The OG Set | Chapter One: The Power of Other Perspectives

30 Oct 2026

How honest conversations, different perspectives and self-reflection can shape a leadership journey.

For 30 years, HardyGroup’s Original Executive Learning Set (OG) has brought senior leaders together to share experiences, challenge assumptions and learn from one another.

As part of our 30 Years of Leadership Wisdom series, we hear from Dr Jeffrey Harmer AO, former Australian Government Departmental Secretary and senior public sector leader, who reflects on his experience as a long-standing member of the Original Learning Set.

Looking back on his career, Jeffrey shares how the Learning Set became an important part of his leadership development, particularly during his transition into increasingly senior executive roles.

For Jeffrey, the value extended beyond professional advice. Being surrounded by trusted peers encouraged him to reflect on his own behaviour, question his leadership style and develop greater self-awareness.

His experience highlights one of the enduring strengths of Executive Learning Sets: the opportunity to learn from different perspectives in an environment where leaders can speak openly, challenge one another and grow together.

Three decades on, these lessons remain relevant for leaders navigating complex decisions, changing expectations and the demands of executive leadership.

Watch Chapter One: The Power of Other Perspectives, as Dr Jeffrey Harmer AO reflects on the conversations and experiences that helped shape the leader he became.

Different leaders. Different perspectives. One commitment to learning from each other.

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