BEEDIYAR | Executive development program for First Nations leaders

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Join us on a remarkable journey

BEEDIYAR (‘BRID-EE-YAH'), the Noongar word for 'leader' is AIM WA’s landmark executive development program for First Nations leaders. It aims to fast-track Indigenous professionals into executive roles, fostering a new generation of CEOs, directors and senior executives.

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Comprehensive and culturally responsive

This unparalleled program blends experiential learning and networking opportunities for First Nations employees aspiring towards senior executive roles.

Participants embark on a year-long journey with in-depth plenary sessions, personalised coaching, and practical insights through site visits and a global study tour.

They also gain access to world-class forums learning alongside professors from Harvard Business School and co-design a tailor-made development plan, while extending their networks through the BEEDIYAR Network WA Alumni and Professional Membership with AIM WA.

Access world-class leadership development

Engage in practical, experiential learning

Co-design your professional journey

BEEDIYAR program outcomes

For Participants

Accelerate your professional journey into a senior executive role by better understanding yourself, your leadership style and how to adapt to bring out the best in yourself and others.
Build your confidence and capability to navigate new challenges: become more adept in working with people at all levels of an organisation and managing the complex dynamics at play.
See first-hand how different organisations are responding to contemporary leadership challenges and learn where Australia stands in the context of international markets.

For Sponsors

A demonstrated contribution to the career acceleration of First Nations leaders in Western Australia across all sectors and sizes
Evidence of commitment to elevating Indigenous voices in workplaces, aligned to social corporate responsibility and Reconciliation Action Plan objectives
The opportunity to contribute to the program through hosting site visits and co-designing Action Learning Projects with program participants.

For Our Community

An empowered and substantial group of First Nations leaders ready to take on senior roles in any organisation
A supportive network of senior leaders dedicated to uplifting and advancing First Nations employees
An enhanced celebration and acknowledgment of First Nations leadership and cultural heritage.

SPONSOR

Shape a future where First Nations leadership thrives

By sponsoring the inaugural BEEDIYAR program, you are contributing to the career acceleration of First Nations leaders across Western Australia. Your support helps to elevate Indigenous voices in workplaces and increases First Nations representation around the leadership table in organisations of all size and sector.

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Cultural Competence

As a BEEDIYAR sponsor, you’ll also further your own organisational journey towards cultural competence and support Reconciliation Action Plan objectives through:

Valuable insights from the program’s Action Research Project on cultural competence in the workplace
Networking opportunities with other sponsors to share your experiences
Updates on BEEDIYAR achievements and outcomes to share with your stakeholders.

Networks and connections

You’ll be invited to play a greater part in this unique program and develop your connection with participants, through opportunities such as:

Offering experiential learning activities at your organisation, for example hosting a site visit or enabling CEO shadowing
Attending The BEEDIYAR Network WA’s meetings and events by invitation
Celebrating with BEEDIYAR participants at their exclusive program graduation event.