Monthly Bulletin - September 2020

Tuesday, 1 September 2020

Toolcraft's Innovation and Aerospace general manager Greg Stevens (ILF2019) with a part for an Indian navy defence vehicle.
See below for full details.

In This Bulletin 

1.  Geoff Vogt's summary

2. Scholars questionnaire

3.  Promote your product or service to other Scholars

4.  Quiz Competition, New question & winners for August  announced

5.  Coming Events - 
     Cocktail Function with Robert Gerard AO (postponed) 
     Cocktail Function with Katie Sarah - 3 September 2020
     ILF Grant Awards Presentation Evening 
     Detmold Factory Tour - October date TBA
     Mitsubishi Drive Day - November date TBA

6.  Defence Force front line experiences for Scholars

7.  Complementary Webinar - Unlock untapped revenue opportunities - 17 September 2020 

8.  Free Lean Webinars with a Japanese Toyota Sensei

9.  Grant Wilckens - Leading through a crisis

10.  Scholars in the News

1.  Geoff Vogt's summary 

August has been a huge month for the ILF. The Board decided which grant applicants will become Scholars and for the first time ever had to choose a Scholar who epitomises ILF values as the recipient of the inaugural Colin J Peters AM Memorial Award. Planning for COVID safety at the awards ceremony has added an extra layer of complication.

This month’s bulletin contains some fabulous offers.      

Our COVID19 survey generated such a huge response that I am afraid analysis will take longer than hoped. Grant Wilckens provided a brilliant insight into the G’Day groups response which is included now.  The high interest in COVID19 indicates there should be strong demand for non-touch Sanitiser Dispensers and locally made surgical face masks at special prices for Scholars. In the Classified Ad section you will also find great offers on shoes, wine, air conditioning assessments and spring cleaning.

Holla-Fresh are seeking a good source of compostable packaging for their magnificent herbs.

We have a bottle of quality Scholar wine for the first correct answer to our quiz.

Our first post COVID19 function, a cocktail function on Thursday this week booked out so quickly that extra capacity had to be arranged. Be quick if you wish to hear about leadership in extreme circumstances from Katie Sarah.

Invitations for the 21 September Awards Ceremony will be out soon. See more below.

We are organising a tour of the Detmold factory (where mask production was commenced less than three months from concept) and networking for October followed by a Mitsubishi Drive day, dates to be advised.

Ever wondered what it is like to be soldier? As an army reservist I can tell you it won’t hurt (much). Give it a go for a bit of safe rewarding fun.

2.  COVID19 Scholar Questionnaire

Thanks to the Scholars who responded to the COVID19 Survey.

We had a huge response and analysis of the large volume of data will take some time. The survey responses offer an overview of the diverse impacts of the corona virus on Scholars’ enterprises, delivers insights into effectively navigating the pandemic and highlights essential tools for recovery.

Complete summaries will be provided to those who participated in coming weeks while an overview will be circulated in the Bulletin.

3.  Promote your product or service to other Scholars

In the interests of supporting fellow South Australian businesses, Scholars are encouraged to promote their products to fellow Scholars in the Bulletin.

New entries will need to be lodged by 5 pm Friday 25 September and must be no more than 50 words. The entry can be repeated upon request for one further month without modification. After that a fresh edited or new entry will be required. Links to your website can be included. Special offers for Scholars only are encouraged.  

Please email Suzi@industryleaders.com.au

Spendless Shoes

David Evans (ILF2017)

For the past 30 years, millions of Australians have enjoyed shopping with Spendless Shoes! With styles for the whole family, it’s no wonder they call us “The World’s Friendliest Shoe People”!

CEO David Evans has provided an online only discount for ILF alumni of 30% off. Enter ILF30OFF at the checkout. www.spendless.com.au

Seeley International

Michael Hamilton (ILF2016)

Seeley International are Australia’s largest air conditioning manufacturer and a global leader in the development of ingenious, energy efficient heating and cooling products
for residential, commercial and industrial markets. We would be pleased to offer scholars a non-obligation assessment for any residential or commercial air conditioning requirements.

Contact Michael Hamilton General Manager – Commercial Sales  & South Africa
Mobile     +61 416 222 460
Phone      +61 8 8328 3201
Fax          +61 8 8328 3966

Address   112 O’Sullivan Beach Road, Lonsdale SA 5160 Australia
Email       mhamilton@seeleyinternational.com
Web         www.seeleyinternational.com      www.climatewizard.com

Detmold Group

Zoe Detmold (ILF2016)

Detmold Medical’s Level 3 Surgical Mask is manufactured locally in South Australia.  It is designed to meet Australian Standard AS/NZS 4381:2015 and is included on the TGA Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG).  The single-use face mask is suitable for general community, aged care, wellbeing, GP’s and food service environments.

Face masks can be an effective control measure in the workplace as they prevent droplets of bodily fluids from escaping via the nose and mouth. They also protect the wearer against splashes and sprays (sneezes and coughs) from other people.

Cup & Carry (a subsidiary of the Detmold Group) is now offering discounted face masks to the ILF community. If you need face masks for your home or business, simply follow this link  https://cupandcarry.com.au/collections/masks to see more information or to purchase a carton of 40 or 960 masks. Enter discount code ILF30 at checkout to receive 30% off your mask order.

Alternatively, please contact Zoe Detmold and reference ILF for bulk order pricing or to further discuss your requirements.

We want to help our community to stay safe with our products available for immediate dispatch Australia wide.

Zoe Detmold
General Manager – Detmold Ventures
Mob. 0416 148 824
zoe.detmold@detmoldgroup.com
 

Australian Green Clean

Charlie Aykroyd (ILF2018)

Australian Green Clean are a locally owned sustainable cleaning company providing commercial, venue, ad hoc and COVID-19 cleaning. We are looking to help ILF members with their spring cleaning with an offer of 15% off any clean until 30 September!

Contact us at info@agreenclean.com.au with the subject ILFCLEAN to make the most of the offer.

Wirra Wirra

Andrew Kay (ILF2014)

Iconic McLaren Vale winery, Wirra Wirra is offering scholars a 20% discount off the price of its famous wines throughout the month of August.

Simply head to their online shop at https://wirrawirra.com  and use the promotional code ILFSN20 at the checkout.

Holla-Fresh

Kimberley Ferguson

Holla-Fresh (fresh herb supplier) are looking to convert current flow wrap plastic film packaging to an environmentally friendly compostable packaging, used in a Flow wrap machine. Ideally Holla-Fresh would prefer to source packaging made locally or within Australia. If someone has a potential product with trials conducted, Holla-fresh are happy to discuss being a pilot customer to get your project off the ground.

Kimberley can provide further information upon request.

Kimberley Ferguson
08 8734 4223              60 Whites Road
0421 947 594              (PO Box 31) Tantanoola  SA  5280

4.  New Quiz Competition 

Will the 2021 Grand Prix be confirmed to be held at the Bend by 31 January 2021?

First correct answer will receive a bottle of fine ILF Scholar wine.

Winners announced in the February 2021 Bulletin.
Send your answer to suzi@industryleaders.com.au by 25 September 

Winner of previous quiz

Congratulations to Glenn Toogood who was the first to predict SA will not go into full lock down like Victoria by 31 August.

Glenn has won a bottle of Angove Family Winemakers Organic Cuvee Brut.

5.  COMING EVENTS 

ILFSN Cocktail Function - Thursday 3 September

This event has been so popular that Morgan Stanley had to organise a bigger room at the Mayfair Hotel to hold the ILF Scholars wishing to attend.

Speaker - Katie Sarah, explorer, business owner and director of numerous charities.

This event will be hosted by Morgan Stanley. 
The invitation was circulated last week and within 48 hours capacity of the room had been exceeded. Morgan Stanley have kindly arranged extra capacity, but be quick.

If you want the opportunity to hear explorer Katie Sarah speak on leadership in the extreme, enjoy great company, fine wines and delicious canapes please let Suzi know before 9.00am on Wednesday 2 September.
suzi@industryleaders.com.au

Great opportunity for the prize winners of the bulletin competitions to collect their wines.

ILF Grant Awards Presentation Evening
to be held at the National Wine Centre at 5.30pm
on Monday 21 September

The Industry Leaders Fund red letter day will be different this year.
You should have received your invitation by email already, please RSVP ASAP.

We have a high quality interesting array of new Scholars to introduce.

The Hickinbotham Hall at the Wine Centre has been booked and we have a hold on the Exhibition Hall if extra space is needed. Invitations sent on condition that the event may have to be cancelled or invitations withdrawn if stricter COVID-19 restraints are implemented. 

The Police Commissioner will present the awards and speak about leadership in this new world. The first ever Colin J Peters AM memorial award for the most outstanding Scholar will be presented. COVID safety is top of mind as we plan this function.
 

Detmold Factory Tour

See the new face mask production line - hear about the challenges of getting complicated production off the ground in double fast time.

Date in October to be confirmed.

Thanks to Alf Ianiello (ILF2011), CEO of Detmold, supported by Zoe Detmold (ILF2016) and John Scott (ILF2013)
 

Mitsubishi Drive Day 

Mitsubishi Australia 4WD Drive Day - An opportunity to put the outstanding range of Pajero & Triton vehicles through their paces courtesy of Shaun Westcott (ILF2018) CEO of Mitsubishi Motors Australia.

Indicative timing November 2020, delayed due to strong demand for these vehicles and hence limited stocks at present.

6.  Defence Force front line experiences for Scholars

An ideal way to get an inside insight into how the Australian Defence Force works is to join a Defence Reserves Supportive Employer activity. The Manager of the activities has invited ILF Scholars to join them. Future activities include:

15-17 October 2020 - Exercise Executive Stretch.

You will sleep in military accommodation, eat meals at the RAAF Edinburgh kitchen/mess hall and undertake military training activities including: Night Vision Goggle field exercise, Pre-Enlistment Fitness Assessment, Outdoor Obstacle Course, Protected Mobility Vehicle ride, Battle Simulation System exercise and other exciting activities.  

If interested please email drs.sa@defence.gov.au  and CC Suzi@industryleaders.com.au by 4 September 2020.

13 November 2020 - Adelaide Universities Regiment (AUR) Exercise Gona.

Employers are invited to observe an exclusive Army Reserve Officer Training session conducted in a field training environment at Murray Bridge Range. You will have the chance to participate in and observe the many benefits that Army Reserve Officer Training can provide to your employees and your organisation. The day’s activities include:

• Observation of an Officer training tactical leadership activity followed by a Q&A session
• Conduct of a critical decision-making, team building activity
• Participate in a military tactical equipment demonstration
• Speak with current serving soldiers

If interested please email drs.sa@defence.gov.au  and CC Suzi@industryleaders.com.au by 2 November 2020.

7.    Complementary Webinar

Unlock untapped revenue opportunities

Fostering and harnessing innovation is key to driving growth and new revenue opportunities – even in mature market segments. Join Rob Guttentag, CEO of Australian manufacturing icon Rhino-Rack, as he shares insights around how his company tapped into its competitive advantage to build one of the most successful and innovative ranges of roof rack products globally.

Moderated by Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) Managing Director, Dr Jens Goennemann, Rob will be joined by Michael Masterson, Managing Director at global intangible asset advisory firm EverEdge, as they discuss how Australian manufacturers can uncover hidden value and build revenue by harnessing innovation.

This free webinar will share insights, case studies and practical advice on how to:

• Identify and unlock your company’s ‘secret sauce’
• Articulate your story and differentiate your brand to stand out in a busy marketplace
• Protect and build your competitive edge to drive value and new revenue opportunities

Webinar details: 

Date: Thursday 17, September
Time: 12.00 - 1.00pm AEST
Cost: Free

For more information and to register: Click here.

8.  Free Lean Webinars with a Japanese Toyota Sensei

Local South Australian consultancy Shinka Management is continuing a free lean management series throughout September titled #AskSensei.

#AskSensei is a webinar-style discussion providing the unique opportunity to tap into the leadership style and management philosophy of Toyota. Akinori Hyodo will lead the series. He is a former Factory Manager and Director of the manufacturing plant in Japan producing the Toyota HiAce van and Coaster bus models. Toyota is world-renowned for its lean management approach that fosters a culture of continuous improvement.

Questions are encouraged to be submitted at registration, but live questions can also be asked in the chat box.

Upcoming Dates:

Monday, 7 September, 15:30-16:30 – Theme: 5S

Wednesday, 9 September, 06:30-07:30 – Theme: How to Read a Factory

Monday, 21 September, 15:30-16:30 – Theme: TBA

Wednesday, 23 September, 06:30-07:30 – Theme: TBA

Registrations & Information:

http://shinkamanagement.com/asksensei/

9.  Grant Wilckens - Leading through a crisis.

Celebrating a strong first half of the FY20 financial year, little did I know that ahead of me lay the biggest challenge of my career. As a tourism business with an ambitious strategy for growth and a network of near 300 properties across Australia, a pandemic certainly wasn’t in our annual plan.

Emerging from COVID-19, I’ve reflected on how the Stanford Executive Leadership Course I completed in 2014 helped me to navigate the curve ball that none of us saw coming. More than just surviving, the G’DAY Group is looking ahead at the most exciting period of growth yet.

In 2014, together with other global business leaders, I had the opportunity to become a stronger and more effective leader and drive meaningful strategic and cultural change in our business through an ILF Grant. The skills learnt during this program and via ongoing learning with ILF have been invaluable as the organisation has grown over the years, as we have developed the bench strength of our executive team and, of course, as we have faced the challenges of COVID-19.

With the pandemic hitting tourism businesses hard, we took action early. Our crisis management team shifted to a COVID-19 focus with safety, people, operations and communication working collaboratively to manage fast moving change. We have been fortunate that as our business has grown we have solidified the skills and experience in our leadership suite and built a culture of empowerment – meaning our team could take strong action fast without being hampered by unnecessary internal red tape

10.  Scholars in the media – Forging ahead in a challenging environment

The following articles are also available on the ILF website. Please send us your news for inclusion in the bulletin – copies of news, articles published in papers or magazines or MP3 recording of live interviews preferred.

Toolcraft

Greg Stevens (ILF2019)

Hightech defence and aerospace part supplier Toolcraft, is on a plan to more than double its turnover and workforce.
The Advertiser 4/8/2020

Holla Fresh

Kimberley Ferguson (ILF2016)

Culinary herb farm Holla Fresh is adding flavour to an otherwise bland year. 
Sunday Mail 9/8/2020

Codan

Jock Duncan (ILF2011) & Peter Charlesworth (2013)

Detects record gains. 
The Advertiser 21/8/2020

Beach Energy

Carrie Trembath (ILF2017) & Glenn Toogood (ILF2018)

Takes oil price-led profit slide in its stride. 
The Advertiser 18/8/2020

1414 Degrees

Dr Jordan Parham (ILF2015)

Appointed as interim chief executive officer. The Advertiser 12/8/2020

Oz Minerals

Jane Wang (ILF2019)

The Carrapateena mine has the potential to be a very long-term mining province. 
The Advertiser 29/8/2020

Myriota

David Haley (ILF2018), Iain Cartwright (ILF2019) and Julia Johnson (ILF2019)

Appointing a new director soon. The Advertiser 18/8/2020

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