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Governing Through Collaboration: managing better through others

Hyatt Hotel, Canberra
Thursday 28 and Friday 29 June 2007

Departments are always searching for better ways to work with stakeholders. Their focus is on delivering the best possible results for the government and the best possible services to the community.

In all of this endeavour, collaboration can make the difference between success and failure. It is a simple concept that can have a profound impact. It can help you achieve your policy outcomes, whilst maximising the efficient use of human and capital resources.

Over two days, Governing through Collaboration will explore strategies to drive your collaboration arrangements - from contract management and business models to facilitative engagement. The conference will address real challenges. It will provide a template for working across jurisdictions and within a network of distributed knowledge systems.

We invite you to review the program brochure and look forward to meeting you in Canberra in June.

Keynote speakers include:

Bill Eggers Fellow National Academy of Public Administration & Global Director - Public Sector, Deloitte Research	Ben Jupp Director Office of the Third Sector, UK Cabinet Office	Terry Moran AO Secretary Department of Premier and Cabinet, Victoria	Dr Peter Shergold AC Secretary Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet	Ann Sherry AO Group Executive Westpac Banking Corporation

Leaders Breakfast Collaboration in Far Flung Places Special guest speaker General Peter Cosgrove AC, MC Venue:   Centenary Ballroom, Hyatt Hotel, Canberra Date:   Friday 29 June, 7:00 am Cost:   $195, including full plated breakfast (GST inclusive)

Delegates will have the opportunity to hear from one of Australia's elite speakers, General Peter Cosgrove AC, MC at this special breakfast event. Peter Cosgrove has had a long and distinguished career in Australia's armed forces. He was appointed as a Board member of Qantas Airways in early July 2005, as well as joining Deloitte as a consultant. Not only one of Australia's most recognised faces, he is also a speaker of great renown. His ability to inspire and lead people, especially in the face of danger sets him apart. General Cosgrove has received numerous honours and awards that attest to his military career and across the wider community. This is an optional event and places for the breakfast are strictly limited. It is important to register your interest early.