Mike Anderson
Mike Anderson has held significant executive leadership positions in education and commerce for the past three decades. Mike’s most memorable experience was as foundation Principal of Beerwah State High School. Creating and establishing a culture from day one, then growing, cultivating and developing that culture over seven years.
Following the success of Mike’s leadership as a Secondary Principal he was appointed District Director of Mooloolaba District on the Sunshine Coast. His position was responsible for the coaching and mentoring of Principals to improve student learning outcomes. This role amplified Mike’s capacity to coach Principals in executive and school leadership roles always focussing on the individual’s capacities and capabilities.
In 2000 Mike was given the opportunity to travel to Boston and study at the Harvard School of Government. This was a career changing experience. The experience of studying leadership had a huge impact on Mike. Mike’s tenure at Harvard opened up new experiences in consulting to Government Departments in Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
In 2001 Mike was appointed as Director of the Sunshine Coast Cooloola TAFE. This role involved strategic leadership and operational oversight of five campuses, 13,500 students and 157 full and part time staff.
In 2006 Mike moved into the world of commerce as General Manager Operations for a Hospitality Company. In 2008, Mike was promoted by the Board of Directors to Chief Operations Officer. Mike’s role as COO was an Executive Leadership role to lead the organisation both strategically and operationally.
Mike’s experiences in executive leadership positions in education and the commercial world have taught him that people are at the heart of any successful enterprise. How we relate to our staff, how we involve our staff is crucial in growing trust amongst staff. Creating a shared culture and developing a collaboratively constructed business strategy are two elements of a successful organisation
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