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14 September , 2006 East Gippsland Leadership Oration The opportunity for East Gippsland residents to hear expert views on Leadership by two 'champions' in their field, was presented in Sale on Wednesday received a very positive response. The speakers presented by "Champions of the Bush" were Prof Murray Gillin AM and Rachael Sporn, who spoke to a broad cross section of the community on topics ranging from entrepreneurship & innovation in business, to individual leadership qualities in sport. Prof Gillin suggested that the many opportunities being created by our changing economy should be taken up locally in provincial Victoria. He said that being an entrepreneur did not mean a high flying lifestyle financed by huge borrowings, but being creative via an open mind and assessing opportunities for new business within a rapidly changing environment. His view is that the younger generation is approaching life differently, and looking at ways of utilising the growing information technology base for innovative businesses. He said that research is showing that those who look for business growth via innovation are more secure than those who maintain the status quo. His work internationally in Cambridge England and in Washington USA has shown him that intuition is more than a mere 'feeling', but a common trait amongst successful entrepreneurs who trust their own judgement. He said that whilst Business Planning is a crucial tool, the fast pace of change meant that many Plans are out-of-date by the time they are acted upon. He called upon the community to encourage and skill its budding entrepreneurs, and upon financial institutions to partner entrepreneurship in loan capital. As a Director of the Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Prof Gillin mentors many PhD students who originate from country areas. He said that these skills were able to be taught, in much the same way as musicians are taught. Rachael Sporn related her rise from community basketball growing up in Murrayville, to representing Australia in the Opals over 300 times, winning three Olympic medals, and playing in the American WNBA. She said that seven leadership themes that had been taught during her time with the Opals could be translated to community and business leadership. She urged the younger people in Wednesday evening's audience to prepare themselves for leadership and to understand the common qualities of teamwork and perseverance. She views her upbringing in country Victoria as a major plus in her success in life. Both Speakers mingled with the attendees after the oration at the Wellington Entertainment Centre, and asked many questions regarding personal leadership experiences, and strategies for growth via leadership. Rachael Sporn posed for photographs with her Olympic medals. The Adult Education Centres in Bairnsdale and Sale are running a series of Mentoring Workshops on leadership in October, and applicants are encouraged to apply before the 23rd September to their local ACE..
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