Systems Leadership Development Association
About the SLDA
The SL models have been developed and refined through research and practical application in a great diversity of industries, sectors and cultural settings.
The book ‘Systems Leadership, Creating Positive Organisations’ by Macdonald, Burke and Stewart first published in 2006 and now in its 2nd edition (2018) provides a comprehensive outline of SL. Numerous other papers have also been written or published on the subject.
A number of consultancies and individuals around the world have successfully built businesses applying to some extent the SL concepts with client organisations. Many of these people and others who have developed a deep interest in SL have now come together to establish a formal interest group as a vehicle for further development of SL, its application and their understanding of both.
The purpose of the SLDA is to encourage the understanding of the sustainable application of Systems Leadership in diverse work environments.
SLDA Charter
This group became the Systems Leadership Development Association (SLDA) in 2014.
A Charter has been developed to provide a clear description of the Association, its purpose, scope, guiding principles and how it works. View a copy of the Charter.
Latest news
Annual Conference 2024
Happy new year! We are looking forward to the Systems Leadership Development Association conference on the 18, 19 & 20 of April at the Hilton Hotel in Cairns and are excited to share some more details of what we have planned with you.
Theme: Connecting with Purpose
Conference overview:
Thursday 18th April
On the Thursday we will be offering a development opportunity with three workshops designed to improve the understanding and use of the concept, models, and tools of Systems Leadership:
Option 1 – A whole day workshop ‘An Introduction to Systems Leadership’.
Option 2 – A half day workshop on the ways people are or are not held to account for their work.
Option 3 – A half day workshop focusing on the levels of work.
Each of these workshops will be limited to 25 participants and the option to attend one or more of these workshops (numbers permitting) is included in the conference fee. Please let our secretariat know your workshop preference when emailing to register.
Friday 19th and Saturday 20th April
The conference proper begins on Friday 19th and continues through Saturday 20th. It includes presentations from people using Systems Leadership in a variety of organisations including: service industries, finance, aged care, education (Australia and overseas), National Health Service intensive care and National Health Service wellbeing.
There will also be opportunities for networking throughout the conference with a cocktail party on the Friday evening, to be held on the deck overlooking Trinity Inlet and a dinner on the Saturday night in the hotel restaurant. These events are included in your conference fee.
We shall continue to keep you up to date with any further developments to the agenda including specific timings for the sessions.
Cost/Registration:
$495* for the 3 day conference.
* the conference fee includes your SLDA membership fee for 1 year
To secure your place please register your attendance, including any dietary requirements and which workshop you would like to attend on the Thursday (if applicable), with our secretariat Emma Trumper via email to enquiries@sldassociation.com
Accommodation
You will need to contact the hotel direct to organise your accommodation, we have secured a group rate of $245 per room (Room only) for a limited number of rooms. To book using our rate please click on the following link: Accommodation Booking
Rooms are subject to availability and must be booked at least 30 days prior to the conference date.
Book Publication
A group of our members, comprising Geoff McGill, Ian Macdonald, Hilton Barnett, Clive Dixon, Rob Chaston, Graeme Mitchell, Dr Julie Highfield, Don Farrands and Tom Palmer, commenced working on a series of case studies looking at organisational and leadership responses to the Pandemic last year. These studies use Systems Leadership Theory to analyse the differing experiences across a range of diverse organisations, ranging from global organisations to small businesses in Australia.
The studies have now been brought together into a publication. The SLDA has provided financial support and Mark Potter coordinated the self-publishing of the book which now represents the SLDA’s first publication. The book is titled:
“Organisations and Leadership during Covid-19: Studies using Systems Leadership Theory”
It is available through bookstores both in Australia and overseas with a RRP of AU$24.99 for the paperback version and AU$19.99 for the eBook.
Resellers such as Angus and Robertson, Booktopia, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Kobo have listed the book. The print version has also just been recommended for addition to the Monash University library and the eBook has already made its way into a public library in Tucson, Arizona, USA.
We have a limited number of the books on hand in our Brisbane based SLDA office which we are offering to members for AU$20.00 for the paperback (plus postage) and AU$15.00 for the eBook (via download). If you are interested in purchasing either version, please contact our Secretariat, Emma at enquiries@sldassociation.com. Payment can be arranged via direct deposit or credit card.
SLDA Operating Committee
Latest Newsletter
To view the latest newsletters click on this link SLDA Newsletter. This includes articles from some of our members on their work, as well as details of planned events.
Upcoming Development Activities
Watch this space and our next newsletter due early 2024.
For information on other upcoming events, refer to the Development Activities link below.
ISBN 978-0-646-84924-9 Paperback
ISBN 978-0-646-84925-6 eBook (epub)
Contact Us/Enquiries
If you would like more information or to enquire about joining the Systems Leadership Development Association please contact us.
Become A Member
Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Systems Leadership Development Association.