Education Leaders Forum 2008 : Contributors

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2008 Contributors




"As our world becomes more complex and uncertain it is crucial for both individuals and organisations to learn regularly and rigorously from their work to enable them to adapt rapidly, capably and continuously to their changing environments-giving them a much higher chance of surviving and developing." Bob Garratt, The Learning Organisation View programme



















Theme Setters






						Dr Jack Bacon - Futurist, Author, U.S.A Jack is one of the most requested speakers in the world for topics concerning technology and the factors that shape human society. A noted futurist and a technological historian, he has written three popular books entitled "My Grandfathers' Clock," "My Stepdaughter's Watch," and “The Parallel Bang,” with many thousands of copies sold of each.
His lectures have captivated tens of thousands of all ages in thirty-two countries on six continents, and he has appeared on numerous radio and television broadcasts. In his daily work, he is on the management team overseeing the construction and operation of the most complicated technical project in history: the International Space Station. http://www.drjackbacon.com/ More on Jack

						Dr Stuart Middleton - Executive Director of External Relations Manukau Institute of Technology Stuart has been awarded a Commonwealth Relation Trust Fellowship to the Univeristy of London, several Qantas Media Awards as New Zealand's best social issues columnist. In 2007 he won a Fulbright New Century Scholars Award and joined an international group of scholars studying equity and access in higher education. More on Stuart


Facilitators

						David Gurteen - The Gurteen Knowledge Community, UK David is an independent knowledge facilitator, advisor, educator and coach who helps people to share their knowledge; to learn from each other; to innovate and to work together effectively to make a difference. "He's the king of knowledge cafés. The model of knowledge sharing... one of the world's most respected knowledge experts." The Knowledge June 08 More on David


						Deb Gilbertson - Director of Te Kaihau Deb is an educator, author, social researcher, innovator and economist. She is Director of Te Kaihau and a Senior Associate at the Institute of Policy Studies, School of Government, Victoria University of Wellington. More on Deb







Commentators

						Dr Roger Whitaker - George Washington University, Washington DC Roger's career spans 30 years, four educational institutions, and three continents. He is a leader in national and international discussions on the university of the future. He has a long track record re-invigorating existing educational organisations. More on Roger



						Hon. Margaret Austin - Vice President, Royal Society of New Zealand Margaret chairs the International Presidents' Group of UNESCO National Commissions and sit on the Council of the Royal Society of NZ with responsibility for the Science Education and technology portfolio. More on Margaret

						Frances Nelson -NZEI Te Riu Roa National President Frances has over 20 years experience as a primary school principal and almost as many as an adult educator within the education sector. She recently undertook a visit to Finland to study that country's education system. More on Frances

						Graham Dockrill - Company Director and owner, Hairy Lemon Web Solutions Limited Educated at the University of Canterbury, majoring in Computer Science, Graham has extensive management experience. More on Graham

						Professor Roger Bowden BA, BSc., MA (Akl), Phd (Manchester), FRSNZ - Professor of Economics and Finance, Victoria University of Wellington Roger's current research includes the interface between finance and macroeconomics and financial risk management. He is a commentator on economic and education issues. His latest publication is “The Economic State of the Nation 2008”. More on Roger



















Workshop Facilitators

						Dr Rodney Ford - *The Food Doctor* - Experiential Learning-Food for thought and action Rodney is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and Allergist. He runs the Children's Gastroenterology and Allergy Clinic, in Christchurch. He was Associate Professor of Paediatrics at the Christchurch School of Medicine, University of Otago. More on Rodney

						Heather Libeau-Dow - Lecturer, University of Canterbury - Music and 21st Century Learning Heather lectures in Primary curriculum Music;Professional Studies and Professional Practice. She tutors teachers requiring post-service professional development in classroom music delivery. More on Heather

						Tim Barrable - Director, Knowledge & Information - NZ Army - Web 2.0 - Making Knowledge Work Tim will look at the core principles of Web 2.0/Enterprsie 2.0 and share his experience of building Intranets and encouraging knowledge sharing at several organisations including his current employer the New Zealand Defence Force. More on Tim

Derek Wenmoth - Core Education Getting the Learning Broadbandwaggon up to Speed Dr Jack Bacon, Futurist and Author, USA Unlocking the Creative Brain- exploring some of the cognitive science about the learning process (Day 1) Implications of Killer Apps for the Green Global Village (Day 2) (see bio above). David Gurteen - Gurteen Knowledge, UK Strengthening a Knowledge Sharing Culture (see bio above). TBA - Public and private sector employers

Stakeholders
Present and recent users of the education and training system will be invited to some sessions to provide generational insights. Representatives of busineess, industry, unions and community groups will bring different perspectives from the world of work and the broader community.


Forum Co ordinator

						Lyall Lukey M.A. (Hons), Dip.Tchg., AFNZIM Managing Director, Lukey Training Resources Co-ordinator, SmartNet
Lyall Lukey is the Managing Director of Lukey Training Resources http://www.lukey.co.nz the originator and co-ordinator of SmartNet. http://www.smartnet.co.nz. and the Convenor and Organiser, Education Leaders Forums. Lyall has a unique background spanning the academic and business worlds. His MA Honours thesis was entitled Industrial Conflict in New Zealand. He is a former secondary school teacher and Visiting Teaching Fellow at the University of Canterbury. Since 1984, Lukey Training Resources has worked with client organisations to enhance their intangible assets - especially what their people know and do - through knowledge sharing. The company also designs multimedia and online learning resources and business coaching programmes to fill knowledge and performance gaps. The SmartNet initiative, which he started in 1997, helps foster innovation and create new global opportunities for New Zealand enterprises. SmartNet has an extensive database of NZ based and international consultants and experts. He was on the Board of Cholmondeley Children's Home from 1987 to 2007 and was President from 2001 to 2005. He was made a Life Member in 2007. He is also a foundation member of the Board of Trustees of the Cholmondeley Children's Foundation. He has been invited to speak or facilitate sessions at business and service club conferences on five continents.