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Event: A conversation with Chief Commissioner Ken Lay and his trusted advisor
It has been said that the art of communication is
the language of leadership.
Effective leaders communicate strategically,
understand their audience, listen and involve stakeholders and most importantly
lead by example. The leaders of today are expected to be visible and
actively engaged with many across multiple platforms. Social media and mobiles
provide many opportunities to disseminate information and engage, but also
create a challenging environment where what is said by leaders can spread
very quickly.
The leaders who stand out from the crowd are those
with exemplary and adaptive communication skills. They are also those who have
and rely on trusted strategic advisors. Trusted advisors earn their
position by developing a strong and positive relationship, providing great
advice and understanding the leader, the business and stakeholders.
IABC Victoria is thrilled and delighted to have one
of Victoria’s most impressive leaders, the Chief Commissioner Ken Lay from Victoria
Police and his trusted advisor Merita Tabain, Director of Media and
Corporate Communications, join us to discuss leadership, the role of
communications and the relationship between the leader and the trusted advisor.
We invite you to join our conversation with Chief
Commissioner Ken Lay and Merita Tabain to explore the real world of leadership communication. This Chatham House Rules event will provide valuable insights to media and communications advisers, communication managers and PR consultants seeking to build their skills as trusted advisors to senior management.
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Victoria Police
Chief Commissioner Ken Lay
Director of Media and Corporate Communications Merita Tabain
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Facilitated conversation with Chief Commissioner Ken Lay and Merita Tabain |
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Chatham House rules apply |
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Thursday 16 October |
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12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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Lunch and networking from 12:00pm -12:45pm
Speakers commence at 12:50pm |
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Deakin University Melbourne City Centre,
Level 3 550 Bourke St
Melbourne CBD |
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Light lunch, beverages and networking included
Costs:
Members: $60
Students: $40
Non-members: $90
Ken Lay, Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police
Chief
Commissioner Ken Lay APM was appointed on 14 November 2011. Ken started work with Victoria Police in 1974
and has significant experience in a wide range of policing roles, including
operational, training and corporate roles, as well as lengthy periods of
service in both the rural and metropolitan areas. Prior to his
appointment as Chief Commissioner Ken held the roles of Deputy Commissioner
(Strategy and Organisational Development), Deputy Commissioner (Road Policing),
the Assistant Commissioner with responsibility for Victoria’s Traffic and
Transit issues, and the Assistant Commissioner in charge of policing
services for the north-west region.
As Chief
Commissioner, he sits on numerous professional State and National Boards and
Committees. Ken is the Chair of the Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory
Agency (ANZPAA) Board, and the Deputy Chair of the Australian Police
Professionalisation Standards Council (APPSC). He is a member of the Australian
Institute of Company Directors, the International Association of Police Chiefs
and the Australasian College of Road Safety.
As Chief
Commissioner, Ken is responsible for the management and operations of an
organisation of over 16,000 employees.
Merita Tabain, Director of Media and Corporate Communications
Merita Tabain
has more than 28 years' experience in the communications and marketing sector.
Merita has been working with Victoria Police as the Director of Media and
Corporate Communications for more than two years.
Before
joining Victoria Police, Merita was the General Manager Communications and
Marketing for Sustainability Victoria. Prior to this she was the Executive
Director, Strategic Communications at the former Department of Innovation,
Industry and Regional Development (now DSBI).