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The first Aurora Recall was held at Waiheke Island in New Zealand
in February 2003. Prior to this meeting there had been six Aurora Leadership
Institutes, involving 230 participants and mentors.
Aurora has a strong reputation in the
library and information profession as an important
part of career development for participants and as an excellent way in
which mentors can contribute to the development of newer members of the profession.
Feedback over the years indicated the need for a Recall to allow
participants to explore issues they encountered after returning from
Aurora, and to help them develop new skills. The newly formed Foundation
was also
keen to establish itself with Aurorans, to provide the opportunity for
research on Aurora, and ensure an ongoing role for Aurora.
An objective of the Recall was for participants to be re-energised to use their
talents and skills in the interests of their profession, organisations and
themselves. The Aurora Board also wanted participants to join in identifying
longer term needs and developing appropriate strategies to supplement the
role of Leadership Institutes.
The Recall therefore had a twofold purpose. It was designed to
re-ignite the interest and passion that was created during Aurora
Institutes and to
enable participants to further explore real life application of leadership
issues. It was also designed to progress Aurora Foundation and
participant networking.
Attendance at the Recall was open to all mentors and participants in the
Aurora Leadership Institutes. Becky and John and Aurora Foundation Board
members will also be present. Numbers at the Recall were restricted to 40 attendees, so as to
allow the maximum opportunity for vigorous debate and a significant use of
case study methodologies.
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