A CEO's Perspective on Realising the Full Potential of L&D to Make an Impact
Doug Taylor | Chief Executive Officer, The Smith Family
Doug will talk about the critical leadership role of L&D practitioners in contemporary organisations and the need to debunk some of the myths of how we think about leadership itself. He will talk about the importance of adapting to the changing organisational landscape and give some practical examples of how The Smith Family is doing that as a purpose led organisation as it mobilises 1000 employees and 6000 volunteers for impact through innovative leadership development and coaching programs
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The leadership role of L&D practitioners in adapting to change.
- Harnessing the power of all your people as employees and volunteers.
- Leadership development and coaching for impact.
About Doug
Doug Taylor was appointed CEO of The Smith Family in August 2021. Doug has built a 25-year career in the social sector with national and international experience in leading innovative social impact initiatives in partnership with the not-for-profit, government, philanthropic and corporate sectors.
Prior to joining The Smith Family, Doug was the Deputy Executive Director at Uniting NSW and ACT. He has considerable operational experience in managing large and complex organisations serving people experiencing disadvantage, including delivering disability, community care, early learning and education services.
Doug’s passion for the sector is evident through his Board appointments which include Director of the Australian Centre for Social Innovation and Chair of Warakirri College – a school for disengaged young people in Western Sydney. Doug is also a member of the Centre for Social Impact Advisory Board and is a Community Fellow with Western Sydney University.
Doug has attended the Stanford Executive Non-Profit Leadership Program and is a graduate of the Australian Institute for Company Directors.
