What have participants said about ACCSR workshops?

“A very beneficial workshop, which provides tools than can be immediately employed to further the understanding of and business case for sustainability in every type of organisation.”
Bronwyn Neeson, Global Communities Consultant, PricewaterhouseCoopers

“Sanjay Sharma [in the Building Organisational Capacity for a Sustainable Strategy workshop] provided useful, relevant and business practical examples and tools, which highlights how other companies are managing/leading sustainability. Very useful insight.”
Zoanne Morrissy, Community Relations Manager, V/Line Pty Ltd

“I feel excited and inspired by Sanjay Sharma’s workshop [Building Organisational Capacity for a Sustainable Strategy]. It has helped me to understand how to start the development of our sustainability strategy, and to find out how much I need to learn about how businesses operate in this space. Thank you Leeora for your wonderful facilitation skills and initiative.”
Gayle Seddon, Sustainability Manager, Citywide

“Very rarely can one attend a forum with such a breadth of experience, knowledge, tact and passion as the speakers offered to us at ACCSR’s 2nd Annual Conference.”
Avril Ford, National Contract Manager, Canon Australia

“So many people commented on what an excellent conference ‘Raising the Bar’ was. The other speakers were interesting and inspirational and you had the balance just right. It was a very good conference."
Tim Hall, Director of Public Affairs, GSL (Australia) Pty Ltd

“A great opportunity to get the team focused on the wider implications of CSR throughout the corporation and help stimulate new thinking in an enjoyable way.”
Elizabeth Rich, Manager Corporate Social Responsibility, Australia Post

“The course provided valuable information on how we might further evolve our systems for more effective CSR measurement and management.”
Craig Richardson, CFO, Coca-Cola Amatil New Zealand

“The ACCSR conference is taking a lead in ‘turning up the volume’ on CSR imperatives. These discussions are essential if best practice CSR is to become the corporate norm.”
Ruth Wright, National Partnerships Manager, Greening Australia

“A rich combination of real and revealing case studies and comments from very capable speakers with high credential and good information.”
Michael Hollingworth, Director, Global Learning

“The workshop enabled me to focus on exactly where we are at with our CSR and assisted me to identify the need to become more strategic in our thinking”.
Geoff Manchester, Director and Co-Founder, Intrepid Travel

"The industry case studies and other workshop participant’s opinions and anecdotes were extremely relevant to consolidating workshop messages presented by ACCSR. The workshop far exceeded my expectations!"
Eloise Aschberger, Sustainable Investment Manager, Lend Lease

“A great way for existing CSR practitioners to explore their current approach and learn new ways of implementing their CSR strategies."
Joanna Ivers, Group Adviser Corporate Social Responsibility, National Australia Bank

“For an emerging field, it was great to get such an interesting, interactive overview that enables you to learn through participation.”
Jane Calvert, Media & Community Relations Advisor, Transurban

“As a not-for-profit organisation we consider our training commitments carefully and the Communicating CSR workshop was well worth the investment. Through instruction, discussion and the presentation of some inspirational case studies I picked up additional confidence, material and skills to drive both our internal CSR strategy and support our external relationships with corporate partners who engaged with CSR.”
Vanessa Calvert, Corporate Relations Manager, Plan International

“An excellent "how-to" step by step interactive learning experience for people setting up a CSR strategy for their business unit or organisation.”
Francesca Hunter, Program Consultant, National Australia Bank Learning

“ExperienceCSR is a fun and interesting tool that ensures thoughtful decision-making and team participation.”
Katie Turner, Brand Manager, Australian Unity

“A great forum to network."
Malcolm Phelps, Business Manager, Planning and Organisational Performance, Centrelink

"The workshop was a great learning experience. CSR is not just for corporates. Public authorities have broader responsibilities in how they operate and deliver to their communities."
Dr Robyn Leeson, Manager, City Sustainability, City of Melbourne

“It was a little intimidating being a small organisation amongst the big corporates but Leeora fielded questions in such a way as to equal the playing field and ensure we all learnt equally from each other.”
Sandy McDonald, Managing Director, ArtWords

“Great opportunity to consider and learn about strategic benefits of an integrated approach to corporate social responsibility management.”
Ros Williamson, Director, Organisational Development & Corporate Communication, CSL Limited

“The workshop provided a guiding light through the many complex issues that dot the CSR landscape.”
Gareth Widger, Corporate Communication Manager, CSBP Ltd (a subsidiary of Wesfarmers)

“The Communicating CSR workshop was the right mix of theory, practical exercises and case studies. It was also a great opportunity to share ideas and network with others in this area.”
Emily Armet, Account Manager, Fenton Communications

“An excellent workshop highly recommended to all those wishing to develop a CSR strategy for their organisation.”
John Kazanas, Marketing & Communications Manager, Member’s Equity Bank

“Varied perspectives, theories and experience provided a wider view prior to my setting up a stakeholder engagement plan.”
Sam Miller, Research Analyst, Mercy Health & Aged Care

“As an organisation that is just beginning its journey into CSR, we found the workshop enlightening and very helpful. It gave us some great strategies to work with and let us know where industry leaders are sitting in this field. We now have many goals to work towards.”
Christine Paterson, Corporate Communications, Metropolitan Ambulance Service

"For Savings & Loans, it’s about taking CSR to the next level. ExperienceCSR provides an excellent e-tool to challenge your thinking and refine your approach."
Helen Bailey, GM People, Culture & Sustainability, Savings & Loans Credit Union

“A great opportunity to practice implementing a CSR strategy in a fun way. A rewarding learning experience.”
Lynda Proude, Manager, Corporate Affairs, St George

“Workshop helped develop respect for the role of CSR in an organisation – the function is so much more than sponsorships and good PR!”
Peter Taylor, Corporate Affairs Advisor, Telstra

“I expected a good program and I got one.”
Bob Dalton, Group Manager, Community & Land Management, WMC Resources

“Engaging, thought-provoking and an essential ingredient to the development of CSR throughout corporate Australia .”
Andy Simmonds, General Manager, Safety, National Jet Systems

“A great introduction to measuring CSR performance”
Louise Salter, Partnerships Officer, Department for Sustainability and Environment Victoria