This course is structured into five modules.
- Module 1 – Leading through change and uncertainty
This module explores change management and advocacy as a continuing component of leading in local government, including the context of change, navigating uncertainty personal and organisational resilience, mindsets and continuous improvement.
- Module 2 – Leading in the local government context
This module explores aspirations and expectations of leaders in Local Government through the lens of the broader political and social context, the principles and practices of local government and the connections to leadership approaches
- Module 3 – Leading for impact and effectiveness
This module explores future trends and evolving debates for local government leaders to consider when future-proffing their developing skills and capabilities, personal effectiveness and action plans for impact that connect to the purpose of their role.
- Module 4 – Leading to empower
This module explores the role of emotional intelligence, personal strengths and accountability when leading to empower self and others including the importance of empathy, team dynamics communication, conflict resolution, feedback and skills for influence.
Course delivery
This course will be delivered as an interactive workshop consisting of an instructor-led lecture, group and individual activities. This training approach allows you to work through concepts introduced by the trainer in an application-focused teaching environment. You will challenge your understanding of the concepts and consider their application once back in their individual workplace.
