WORKSHOPS
Tuesday 17th May, 2011
Friday 20th May, 2011

This workshop will incorporate an international 'governance analysis' tool developed by the Native Nations Institute. This tool is designed to help government and Indigenous communities to enhance governance arrangements. In collaboration with Australian researchers, this tool has been adapted for local application.

This workshop will enable you to establish a comprehensive understanding of your Indigenous governance capacity and develop organisational excellence and effective use of policy. It adopts a strength-based approach for achieving effective governance and explores strategies to enhance Indigenous governance capacity within pre-existing governance boundaries.

By attending, you will explore:

• Techniques that identify strengths and limitations upon which to develop your governance framework
• Strategies to define and enhance your governance capacity within existing policy guidelines
• Where to concentrate your efforts for best results
• Strategies for implementing change.

About your workshop leader:

Miriam Jorgenson
Research Director
Harvard Project
University of Arizona, USA

Miriam Jorgensen is Research Director for the Native Nations Institute for Leadership, Management, and Policy (NNI) at the University of Arizona and Research Director for the Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development, Harvard University. During the past fifteen years, she has worked on issues of governance and economic development.

Miriam Jorgensen has studied and written about a variety of related public policy topics, including welfare reform, Native Constitutional reform, tribal policing and justice systems, Indian housing, tribal gaming and forestry enterprises.

Governance capacity is a fundamental factor in generating sustained economic development and social outcomes. Thus, successful governance for Indigenous communities and corporations is at the heart of Closing The Gap. It is crucial to understand how to build and support successful Indigenous corporations and learn from effective community programs.

This workshop will explore how to strengthen governance and build organisational independence so you can start developing effective governance arrangements for long-term success.

By attending, you will explore:

• Techniques to establishing systems that encourage strong leadership and effective succession planning
• Strategies to decrease dependence on government funding
• How to develop effective boards for strong management
• Ways to ensure your programs are sustainable and deliver quantifiable outcomes
• Incorporating community needs into your service delivery program.

About your workshop leader:

Ian Trust
Executive Chair
Wunan

Ian Trust is Executive Chair of Wunan, a not-for-profit organisation he was involved in establishing 12 years ago. He is also a director of Indigenous Business Australia, Indigenous Land Corporation, Council member of Kimberley Group Training, Deputy Chair of Kimberley College of TAFE, member of the WA Aboriginal Education and Training Council and East Kimberley representative of Kimberley Futures, the social development arm of the Kimberley Land Council.