Join Cynthia Payne, an seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience, in a transformative session at the ACCPA Age of Excellence Conference. Cynthia’s deep-seated passion for leadership and her commitment to enabling leaders across the country have driven her to uncover and address the critical challenges facing the aged care sector. This session will put a spotlight on succession planning and the often-overlooked diversity challenges, particularly the disparity between frontline leaders and those at the executive and board levels.

As the aged care sector experiences significant growth and technological advancements to meet increasing demographic demands, it is crucial to prepare the next generation of leaders for these impending challenges. Despite the rich diversity present among frontline leaders, this diversity does not adequately extend to executive and board positions. Cynthia will explore what it takes to support these emerging leaders in fulfilling sector requirements, particularly as the Baby Boomer generation of leaders transitions out of their roles. The next wave of leaders will face demographic shifts and the complex implications of ongoing reforms, requiring a robust strategy for succession planning.

This session promises to deliver profound insights into fostering leadership diversity and readiness for future challenges. Cynthia will guide attendees through the essential issues confronting succession planning and offer practical strategies to ensure a seamless leadership transition. Participants will gain valuable knowledge on how to support diverse leadership at the executive level, which is crucial for the sector to genuinely support future leaders in taking on significant governance and executive roles.

Key topics to be covered include:

Succession Planning: Strategies to identify and nurture future leaders within the organisation.
Diversity Challenges: Addressing the disparity between frontline and executive-level leadership.
Leadership Readiness: Preparing emerging leaders for the demands of demographic changes and technological advancements.
Practical Strategies: Implementing actionable steps to ensure a smooth transition of leadership roles.
Support Systems: Building a framework to support the next generation of leaders in executive and governance positions.

By addressing these critical topics, the session aims to equip participants with the tools and understanding necessary to foster a diverse and capable leadership pipeline. Attendees will leave with actionable insights and strategies to navigate the complexities of succession planning and leadership diversity, ensuring the aged care sector is well-prepared to thrive in the Age of Excellence.