The inaugural CAVAL Horizon Executive Library Leadership 2008/09 program attracted senior library professionals from six Australian states and the north island of New Zealand. Participants came from national, state, university and government libraries. The program consisted of two face-to face residential workshops, four tele-workshops, and the use of online discussion and social networking media. Exposure to and dialogue with up to 12 practicing library and business leaders throughout the program was a vital ingredient. It made leadership real. At the end of the program:

• 90 per cent of participants said they had less fear about stepping into a top leadership role

• 100 per cent said they were more confident about applying for senior positions

• 66 per cent had applied for more senior jobs during the program

• 45 per cent had succeeded in getting a more senior job, in most cases the top job.

make stuff happen worked in partnership with CAVAL to design and deliver the inaugural Horizon Leadership program.