Influential News - March 2010
Congratulations to the Geelong Football Club for their appointment in February of Diana Taylor to the Club's Board. Diana's appointment is an inspired decision and recognises the obvious foresight of the Geelong FC Board to acknowledge the value of diversity amongst its leaders.
Geelong Football Club President, Frank Costa, shares my personal view of appointing qualified members to contribute to the leadership of an organisation regardless of gender.
It is Frank's opinion that "qualified people regardless of gender should be appointed. I understand the wealth of experience women bring to board decisions for a club like Geelong".
"Diana stood out as a quality person. Combined with a background in law & management; a passion for Geelong FC; a heavy involvement in football as the first female president of a large local league; a VFL tribunal member and AFL foundation member she represented all the qualities of a strong candidate".
It is "most important to have a high level of suitably qualified professionals with the skills required to meet the challenge and strong collaboration amongst Board members to bring about unity. Almost 50% of our members are female, and boys coming into the AFL are often guided by their mothers, so having a female sitting at the Board room table makes sense".
Frank believes the appointment of Board members is a "matter of great importance to cover all aspects of the community, and commercial Board coverage. Females make up over 50% of the population and their point of view is of very, very strong value. Ladies in general are less likely to put themselves forward. Boards should look to make room for qualified people - gender is not the priority".
The Geelong FC has demonstrated the importance of 'searching' for qualified female representation rather than expecting women to come to them in the traditional way many men find their way onto Boards.
Spheres of Influence International have extensive experience in assisting organisations with review and implementation of governance to develop strategies to ensure a sustainable future.
Patrizia Torelli
Managing Director
Principals Influencing Principles -
Breakfast Seminar
Patrizia Torelli, Martin Culkin, Greg Flattley
Diversity within the community can be challenging. Dandenong Principal Martin Culkin and author Greg Flattley offered an innovative insight into how the education sector can adapt to incorporate the needs of a school community at SofII's breakfast seminar 'Are Principals Influencing Principles?'
Timely, in light of the recent Australian Government announcement to deliver a national standardised educational curriculum.
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Upcoming Events
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'How Does Estate Planning Law Influence You?'
A series of seminars covering the 'laws' which affect future estate planning, Elder Law. In the Australian context, Elder Law may be defined as those issues which directly affect our aging population including Estate Planning, managing superannuation, acting as an Executor or Trustee, suffering negligence or financial abuse, financial planning or facing discrimination. Spheres of Influence International's alliance partner the Law Institute of Victoria with the endorsement of Bowls Australia and support by Bowls Victoria will be presenting a series of seminars about the importance of understanding laws affecting Australians.
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Influential Giveaway
Spheres of Influence International is offering subscribers the opportunity to win two tickets to 'How does Estate Planning Law Influence You?
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BalletLab
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SofII's Patrizia Torelli in her role as BalletLab Chair was amongst Australia's art and business community this month at BalletLab's ten year celebration and fundraiser.
BalletLab, a futuristic contemporary dance company has toured nationally and internationally performing in the United States, China, Scotland, Denmark, Germany, England, Korea, Mongolia, Romania, Mexico and Bulgaria.
Guests were captivated with an intimate performance of the company's latest work, Aviary; a contemporary collaboration with the Australian Ballet.
Judith Mooney, of Parkinson's Victoria commented "the recent 'private' performance of BalletLab was spell binding! To have the opportunity to see the artists perform "up close and personal" - to feel their energy and passion - was incredible".
Invited guests were also treated to a fashion parade by designer Toni Maticevski, while Tim Goodman CEO of Sotheby's Australia rounded off the evening with an auction to support the continued development of BalletLab works and training of dancers.
Guests in attendance included the Australian Ballet's Artistic Director, David McAllister; Australian Milliner Richard Nylon and ex-lieutenant of the Australian Navy, Robyn Fahy.
Since its inception in 1999 under the artistic direction of Phillip Adams, has brought significant artistic partners to each project to create original and strikingly contemporary works are proudly made in Melbourne for the global market.
Green Room Awards
The Green Room Awards seek-out excellence on the Melbourne professional stage. This year BalletLab was nominated for five awards including Phillip Adams for best artistic director, concept realisation and dance ensemble. Congratulations to Jen Hector and Bluebottle for Best Lighting Design in Theatre for BalletLab - Alternative/Hybrid Performance. And to BalletLab's David Chisholm and Myles Mumford for Best Music/Sound composition and Performance.
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Robyn Fahy, Phillip Adams Artistic Director BalletLab, Noah Gumbert BalletLab Dancer and Patrizia Torelli, BalletLab Chair
OnSide Victoria
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Are you OnSide with SofII?
Katrina Pizzini, Natalie Pizzini, Peter Mitchell, Patrizia Torelli, Women of the MCC Chair Clare Cannon, Josie Molloy
OnSide Victoria is SofII's official charity partner. OnSide Victoria; of which Patrizia is the Chair, has been working closely with the Women of the MCC to raise funds for the 'Life Skills through Sport - Education & Leadership for Newly Arrived Mothers' program.
The Women of the MCC functions raise the vital funds required to assist newly arrived mothers from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. The program is instrumental in delivering the valuable life skills required to build confidence and connectivity within the wider Australian community through sport engagement. The women participate in a series of leadership training sessions, educational tours and practical mentoring.
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Diversity Cup 2010
Former Australian Socceroo Captain, Alan Davidson, OnSide for Harmony Day 2010.
SofII's Jason Nowakowski featured in the OnSide Team
Former Australian Socceroo Captain, Alan Davidson joined the Harmony Diversity Cup defending champions, The Victoria Police Soccer Club (VPSC) who took on regional Victorian team, Cobram FC, to 'kick-off' the OnSide Victoria supported 2010 Diversity Cup.
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Don't forget Earth Hour this weekend - Saturday 27 March 8.30pm for more information click here.
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Spheres of Influence International (SofII) is involved in strategic development, implementation and culture change management for diverse roster of clients in the sport, education, community and corporate sectors.
More than a business consultancy; Patrizia and her team of joint venture specialists, offer:
* Effective project planning and leadership
* High quality external stakeholder engagement
* A collaborative approach that ensures uptake and a future which is not only sustainable but provides realistic and manageable long-term goals
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