Member Activities & Associated Costs
The following is a brief synopsis of Hargraves Institute's current programs and events, and the associated costs and benefits of these activities.
The Hargraves Institute has developed an exciting calendar of events and activities to deliver a range of outcomes to its members. All activities are aimed at specifically addressing member needs and are developed in close consultation with members.
Issues facing business are addressed collaboratively with consortiums of members where the power of numbers can deliver large outputs for small inputs. Individual members work directly with the Hargraves team to address specific issues through customised programs, services and activities including facilitation, training, specific introductions, and tailored consulting.
During 2009, Hargraves Institute held 82 member events, with over 1,660 participations. During that period, approximately 65% of our events were free to members, with over 56% of these events being exclusive to members. To date, over 335 companies have participated in Hargraves' collaborative activities.
All programs and events are initiated from member feedback and request, and all events are hosted by members. Please contact us if you would like to propose a topic or host an event.
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Membership
Hargraves Annual Membership Subscription
Allows registration for all events, activities & projects for any staff. Compulsory for all members.
Cost: $5,500 per annum
Joining Fee
Compulsory for new members. Includes customising the Hargraves Engagement Program and optional activities within that program.
Cost: $5,500 (one off fee paid at membership commencement)
Hargraves Institute Engagement Program
New members are invited to participate in the Hargraves Engagement Program. This program aims to maximise the engagement and benefits of Hargraves membership during the first year, highlighting the value of the membership to key personnel and offering member hosted collaboration opportunities with existing members. It provides customised options for assisting Hargraves and the new member in determining and addressing key strengths, areas of interest and critical weaknesses; ensures that staff are aware of the opportunities of membership; and provides new members with the opportunity to engage with other members and vice versa.
Cost: Included in membership. Program exclusive to members.
Member forums and interactivity
Held regularly in various locations and on-line, all member forums respond to member initiated topics and issues. All members have the opportunity to host a forum, and/or suggest forum topics. The facilitated forum allow members to openly collaborate and share experience and knowledge, providing real insights and an opportunity to identify best practice.
Study Tours - an indepth study of a member organisation - are held when nominated by a member. Hosts receive the benefits of both showcasing their organisation and receiving feedback from members which is specific to their organisation.
Cost: Included in membership.
All online forums, study tours and some events exclusive to members.
Hargraves Institute Invites Participation at 2010 Events
Hargraves Conference : Innovation A Contemporary Perspective 2010 "Delivering The Future"
Innovation 2010 will be held in Melbourne on 10 & 11 March 2010. More than just a conference, it includes a wide spectrum of activities on either side of its main days that bring innovators to Victoria from all parts of Australia and from overseas.
Day 1 will be an information based plenary session with a wide range of local and international presenters who will share their expertise with both member and non-member delegates. Later that day this session will be followed by the Hargraves Gala Dinner which will offer an excellent opportunity to network with peers. Day 2 will be for thought leaders and will be specially designed to equip participants with new insights, experiences, practical tools and ideas in order for them to confidently capture the global recovery 'wave'.
All conference registrations include pre and post conference site visits. Member Packs, including 3 delegates for 2 days of conferencing plus pre and/or post conference events, are available. Substantial member discounts apply.
Cost: $1,900 per member delegate; $4,900 per member pack
Sustainability 2010 : Designing the Future
Sustainability 2010 will be themed 'Designing the Future' and be the second national forum held on behalf of the Hargraves Institute members' Sustainability Group. It will bring together expert practitioners to share their insights and expertise on global and local trends and initiatives.
On Day 1 delegates can expect to learn the latest thinking, be exposed to case studies and take new concepts and methodologies into their own organisations, thereby enhancing performance and productivity. Day 2 offers workshop/discussion streams that will facilitate inter-member discussion and new tools and techniques for managers challenged by the demands of a more sustainable world. Delegates will learn about partnerships and how they can improve cultural, community and commercial outcomes.
Cost: TBA
Excellence 2010 : A Shared Perspective
Excellence 2010 will be held for the first time in Canberra in association with the planned events in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. The Excellence 2010 comprises the Hargraves Institute Congress and special 'once off' activities. Whilst programme details are to be finalised, we invite UTS to work with Hargraves and be represented as a presenter at this event. Excellence provides a variety of experiences to show how leading enterprises are building excellence as a foundation for delivering future growth.
Cost: Some events included in membership. Other costs TBA
Programs, Events & Member User Groups
Keynote Speaker Events
Each year Hargraves Institute undertakes to bring to Australia one keynote speaker for a program of interactive training and discussions, generally as part of Excellence. The keynote speaker is determined following member input, ensuring relevance and value.
Cost: $995 per member registration
Member Congress
Congress offers a series of 15 minute case studies and presentations over one day in each of Sydney and Melbourne and a half day in Brisbane. Presentations are by members to members, showcasing their techniques, challenges, successes and failures. A maximum of 3 attendees per member per Congress.
Cost: Each membership receives at least one free registration to each congress.
Congress is exclusive to members.
Sustainability User Group
The Hargraves Sustainability User Group meets quarterly. The purpose of the group is for members to assist each other on matters that impact on pre-competitive interests regarding sustainability issues and best practice delivery in the Australasian community.
Cost: Included in membership. Exclusive to members and invited guests.
NPD User Group (New Product Development)
The Hargraves NPD Group meets quarterly. Its objectives are:
1. To improve the new product development outcomes for our respective businesses, measured in financial terms.
2. Create a functioning network of non competing businesses to share best practice on an ongoing basis.
3. Exhibit to our businesses the value of the Hargraves Institute fostering learning and growth that delivers tangible benefits.
4. Identify best practice for new product development including benchmarking and metrics.
Cost: Included in membership. Exclusive to members.
TRIZ User Group
The TRIZ User Group meets 3 times per year following up the various skills and techniques learnt from the various TRIZ workshops. The purpose of the group is to discuss the implementation of TRIZ within each participating organisation, and participation is free and exclusive to those who have participated in one of Darrell Mann's workshops through Hargraves.
Cost: Free. Exclusive to participants of Darrell Mann workshops through Hargraves.
TRIZ Program : The Theory of Inventive Problem Solving
This systematic creativity process consists of four major steps problem definition, selecting appropriate solution routes, generating solutions and evaluating and selecting the most appropriate course of action. This tool is based on three principles:
1. Problems and solutions were repeated across industries and sciences
2. Patterns of technical evolution were repeated across industries and sciences
3. Innovations used scientific effects outside the field where they were developed
In the application of TRIZ all 3 of these findings are applied to create and to improve products, services, and systems. Hargraves Institute offers workshops, user groups and supportive material to assist in the implementation of this powerful problem solving process.
Cost: $995 per workshop registration
123 Innovate©
123 Innovate© is a new way of lifting productivity in organisations at individual, team and organisational levels. It is a simple innovation process that links people and their capabilities with innovation theory, resulting in a flexible process and a suite of tools to help organisations create new products and services; build more efficient and effective processes and develop more sustainable business models and new ventures. In a simple 2 to 3 hour workshop Hargraves Institute can assist you in implementing this process across your organisation. 123 Innovate© is complementary to any continuous improvement, Six Sigma and LEAN Manufacturing initiatives that you have in place. It is positioned to accelerate continuous improvement processes and develop a climate where innovation becomes everyone's responsibility.
Cost: Prices customised based on members' requirements. Exclusive to members.
Tools and Techniques : Business Innovation Workshops
This program is designed to introduce participants to a wide range of innovation processes, models and techniques and show how these can be applied in their work environment. In workshops over two days and consisting of 3 modules, it is designed for those responsible for Breakthrough Innovation i.e. new concepts that will substantially change the offerings that your company takes to its customers.
Module 1 (1 day) Innovation Fundamentals, provides the essential theory and understanding of innovation and is the foundation upon which the other modules build.
Module 2 (1/2 day) Thinking Techniques and Generating Ideas, introduces the creative process of generating ideas. It will allow participants to explore thinking techniques that contribute to the generation of new ideas such as futures thinking, Six Thinking Hats, lateral thinking, the TRIZ process and others.
Workshops are held in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane at least once each year, and each membership receives a complimentary registration to each workshop (subject to availability).
Cost: $660 per day; One free registration in each capital city per membership
Marco Polo Exchange Program
This Program is an executive exchange program providing individuals with the opportunity to work within another member organisation to gain valuable insights and explore different business models and practices. The program is aimed at senior managers who are able to gain value through the program. Members may wish to include it as part of their staff annual reviews or staff reward program.
Hargraves Institute provides either a) an introduction to any member who meets the criteria of the exchange, with the individual members to carry out all arrangements themselves following the introductions; or b) a fully managed exchange process through each stage of introductions, preparatory briefings and completion debriefings.
Cost: Introductions only - included in membership;
A fully managed introduction - $995 per placement. Exclusive to members.
Sponsorship
Hargraves Institute welcomes enquiries by members interested in sponsoring our Annual Conference, either by way of providing a keynote speaker or via cash sponsorship at an appropriate level.
All prices quoted are in Australian Dollars and include the membership discount, 10% GST and merchant fees. Event and workshop fees are best estimates based on previous events.