SmartNet eNews

	SmartNet e-News: July 2010

	Welcome to SmartNet e-News. Take a look inside this issue: - Visiting Experts: Steve Simpson - Service & organisational culture expert David Gurteen - Knowledge management expert Ed Bernacki - 'The Ideas Factory' - Innovation Consultant Dr Jack Bacon - Futurist and Technology Historian - Education Leaders Forum: ELF 2010 - Speakers & Resources - Events Calendar

	Visiting Experts

	SmartNet regularly host international experts who can work with your organisation inhouse or speak at your event. Upcoming visits include:

	Steve Simpson	Steve Simpson (Aust.) Expert in organisational culture -including the globally acclaimed UGRs® (Unwritten Ground Rules) concept. When the culture is 'right', an organisation has a significant competitive advantage that is impossible to replicate. Available 8-10 September. More on Steve Simpson Register your interest now

	David Gurteen	David Gurteen (U.K.) Knowledge Café Facilitator. David is a sought after knowledge facilitator, advisor, educator and coach who helps people to share their knowledge to innovate and to work together effectively to make a difference. Available 25 October – 5 November 2010. More on David Gurteen Register your interest now

	Ed Bernacki	Ed Bernacki (Can.) Innovation Consultant - Director of The Idea Factory-an authority on innovation within the public and private sectors. Author of "Wow! That's A Great Idea!" - a guide for executives wanting to find more and bigger ideas in their organisations. Available 18-30 October 2010. More on Ed Bernacki Register your interest now

	Dr Jack Bacon	Dr Jack Bacon (U.S.) Futurist and Technology Historian - one of the most requested speakers in the world for topics concerning new science and technology and the factors shaping human society. Available next year 2011. More on Jack Bacon Register your interest now
	Contact SmartNet (03) 3667 874 if you are interested in having Steve Simpson, David Gurteen, Ed Bernacki or Jack Bacon work with your organisation.


	Cultivating Learning A living systems approach to growing education professionals Our dominant metaphors influence how we approach our critically important work as education leaders. Educators work in a largely autonomous environment. Connecting islands of professional practice increases the diversity and richness of learning experiences For more information visit ELF 10 or contact ELF Steering Team Co-ordinator Lyall Lukey (03) 3667 874 or Register Now


	Speakers & Resources

	If you are looking for resources for your organisation for business development, personal development and conferences visit the new Lukey Resources website for inspiration. Lukey Resources are the originators of the SmartNet workshops and the Education Leaders Forum.


	Calendar

	08 - 10 September	Steve Simpson Culture Change
	25 October -5 November	David Gurteen Knowledge Management
	15 -30 October	Ed Bernacki Innovation
	20 & 21 October	Education Leaders Forum 10 Cultivating Learning
	October 2011	Dr Jack Bacon The Shape of the Future