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• Ignite Program 2020

  • Start
    24 Mar 2020
  •  
    9:00 AM (UTC+10:30)
  • End
    10 Nov 2020
  •  
    5:00 PM (UTC+10:30)
  • Location
    ASC - Harmer House, Level 2, 5 Leigh Street, Adelaide
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    0

  
  

  The LG Professionals SA Ignite Program is a leadership learning path for supervisors, team leaders and coordinators in local government across South Australia.

  The focus of the program is to enable those who have limited experience in managing and leading people to develop the competencies required to be successful in their role. 

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  Registrations at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests unless specified otherwise on the event or program brochure.

  
  

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• 2020 Emerging Leaders Program

  • Start
    04 Jun 2020
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    (UTC+09:30)
  • End
    04 Dec 2020
  •  
    (UTC+10:30)
  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    Live Virtual Classroom (via Zoom)
  • Spaces left
    0

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  SOLD OUT - this intake has reached capacity. Please register to join our waitlist in case any places become available.

  The Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is a program aimed to provide participants with a greater level of comprehension and understanding of local government; increased understanding of leadership concepts and practices and how to integrate these learnings into the workplace, increased confidence; enhanced self-awareness; an appreciation of and an ability to work with different personality types; the opportunity to challenge their assumptions. 

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• People & Culture Network Forum: Lessons Learnt from 2020

  • When
    15 Oct 2020
  •  
    9:15 AM - 12:15 PM (UTC+10:30)
  • Location
    Virtual (via Zoom)

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  This three part forum will reflect on the lessons learnt in 2020

  9:15 AM	Welcome
  9:20 AM	Session  1  Join us for a panel discussion with  LG executives and P&C practioners sharing  their journey this year, what 2020 has taught them  about their own leadership style and what they  are looking forward to in 2021.  Panel Members Paul Sutton, CEO - City of Charles Sturt Nat Traeger, CEO - Kingston District Council Samantha Killington, Manager People & Culture - Campbelltown City Council Ritu Datta, People & Culture Business Partner - City of West Torrens Mike Feszczak, HR Business Partner - Volunteer Management - City of Onkaparinga
  10:10 AM	Short Break
  10:20 AM	Session 2  Samantha Young, Managing Director, Human  Psychology will share her insights on wellbeing  in the workplace, and what People and Culture  can do to support their organisations moving forward.
  11:10 AM	Short Break
  11:20 AM	Session 3  The final session will close the year off on a positive  note with an interactive networking activity lead by the  People and Culture Network Committee.
  12:15 PM	Event Close

  
  Registration at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests.
  

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• LG Professionals SA 2020 Special General Meeting

  • When
    19 Oct 2020
  •  
    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM (UTC+10:30)
  • Location
    via Zoom

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  This Special General Meeting of Local Government Professionals Australia, SA is called for the purpose of changing the constitution.

  Notice of Meeting

  View Proposed Constitution - Clean copy

  View Proposed Constitution - Tracked Changes

  An information session for prospective board members will be held immediately following the meeting. Stay online to hear from current board members about what's involved and why you should nominate for the Board of LG Professionals SA.

  This event is open to LG Professionals SA Members only.

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• Managing Your Time, Energy and Priorities

  • Start
    21 Oct 2020
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    (UTC+10:30)
  • End
    28 Oct 2020
  •  
    (UTC+10:30)
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Live Virtual Classroom
  • Spaces left
    13

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  This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to improve your time management approach to your daily and weekly workload—work smarter, not harder!

  You’ll dive into issues that are preventing you from reaching optimum effectiveness and develop a range of techniques and strategies to better manage your time and get more out of your day.

  
  

  Registrations at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests unless specified otherwise on the event or program brochure.
  

  
  

  
  

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• Women's Network Forum: Becoming Self Aware with Self Care

  • When
    23 Oct 2020
  •  
    9:30 AM - 10:45 AM (UTC+10:30)
  • Location
    Virtual (via Zoom)
  • Spaces left
    0

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  THIS EVENT IS NOW AT CAPACITY - PLEASE JOIN THE WAITLIST.

  Join us for a highly interactive forum, focusing on 'Becoming Self Aware with Self Care', with special guest, Nicola Lipscombe. Come willing to share, learn and connect with your peers

  Nicola will introduce you to concepts such as:

  • Self care is NOT selfish
  • Importance of ‘Check your own pulse first'
  • Becoming a mindful warrior, not a worrier

  
  Registrations for this event are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests. 

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• CEO Network Forum: In Conversation with the Minister

  • When
    06 Nov 2020
  •  
    10:30 AM - 3:00 PM (UTC+10:30)
  • Location
    The Gallery, 30 Waymouth Street, Adelaide

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  Please note, registrations for this event are only open to South Australian Local Government Chief Executive Officers.

  Program

  10:30 AM	Arrivals, tea and coffee
  11:00 AM	Welcome President, LG Professionals SA In Conversation with the Minister The Hon Vickie Chapman MP Deputy Premier, Attorney General and Minister for Planning & Local Government Join the Minister for a conversation about her vision for the sector and the role CEOs can play in implementing her agenda.
  12:00 PM	Adjourn to Lunch
  12:15 PM	Sit Down Lunch
  1:30 PM	In Conversation with James Koch Based on the positive response to the session at the LGA CEO forum in September, LG Professionals SA is pleased to partner with the LGA in this jointly hosted session.  LGA CEO Matt Pinnegar invites attendees to join James Koch, co-founder of Culturalchemy, in continuing a shared conversation on the experiences and learnings for leadership resilience in supporting councils and communities. This session is held in partnership with the LGA.
  3:15 PM	Event Close

  
  If restrictions dictate, this event will be delivered virtually via Zoom and a refund will be issued for the lunch component along with a zoom link and updated timings.

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• LG Professionals SA 2020 Annual General Meeting

  • When
    19 Nov 2020
  •  
    (UTC+10:30)

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• Strategic Management Program 2020

  • Start
    30 Nov 2020
  •  
    (UTC+10:30)
  • End
    25 Mar 2021
  •  
    (UTC+10:30)
  • Schedule
    9 sessions
  • Location
    Live Virtual Classroom (Zoom)

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  Developed in partnership with UniSA and local government experts, the Strategic Management Program (SMP) has been designed to increase the skills and capabilities of leaders and managers in local government.

  Participants will build high-level leadership and management skills within a local government context, and learn technical skills to manage business functions and enhance innovation, strategic thinking, business acumen and operational excellence. 

  Download the 2020 Prospectus.

  Registrations at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests unless specified otherwise on the event or program brochure.

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• Executive Leaders Program 2021

  • Start
    02 Feb 2021
  •  
    (UTC+10:30)
  • End
    09 Apr 2021
  •  
    (UTC+09:30)
  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    Module 1: Rural - Clare Country Club | Module 2: City Location TBC
  • Spaces left
    13

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  What role will you play in the future of local government?

  With a complex and continuously evolving sector, it is now more essential than ever that local government is prepared for the future. New services, new skills, local and global impacts and the ever-changing digital landscape have fundamentally changed expectations of both the nature and delivery of services.

  On completion of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Make progress on complex problems in an agile way
  • Navigate rapidly changing and evolving environments
  • Collaborate and work more effectively with different stakeholder groups
  • Make better decisions in uncertain, complex and ambiguous situations
  • Manage their energy to best serve their communities
  • See and consider multiple perspectives
  • Be more conscious of what is personally holding them back from delivering to their full potential

  This program is for accomplished Executives (Chief Executive Officers, Directors and General Managers and other Senior Leaders) in regional and metropolitan councils and subsidiaries who are seeking to expand their thinking and leadership impact.

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  Registration at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests.

  
  

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• Ignite Program 2021

  • Start
    02 Feb 2021
  •  
    (UTC+10:30)
  • End
    07 Dec 2021
  •  
    (UTC+10:30)
  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    ASC - Harmer House, Level 2, 5 Leigh Street, Adelaide
  • Spaces left
    20

  
  

  The LG Professionals SA Ignite Program is a leadership learning path for supervisors, team leaders and coordinators in local government across South Australia.

  The focus of the program is to enable those who have limited experience in managing and leading people to develop the competencies required to be successful in their role. 

  Registrations at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests unless specified otherwise on the event or program brochure.

  
  

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• CEO Network Forum: Conversations about CEO Remuneration

  • When
    05 Feb 2021
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (UTC+10:30)
  • Location
    The Gallery, 30 Waymouth Street, Adelaide

  
  

  Registrations for this event are not yet available. Please continue to check this page as further details will be provided closer to the event.

  Please note, registrations for this event are only open to South Australian Local Government Chief Executive Officers.
  

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• People & Culture Network Forum

  • When
    11 Feb 2021
  •  
    9:15 AM - 12:15 PM (UTC+10:30)
  • Location
    Physical Location TBC / Virtual (via Zoom)

  
  

  Registrations for this event are not yet available. Please continue to check this page as further details will be provided closer to the event.

  Registration at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests.
  

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• 2021 LG Professionals SA Annual State Conference

  • When
    19 Mar 2021
  •  
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (UTC+10:30)
  • Location
    Adelaide Entertainment Centre

  
  

  Registrations for this event are not yet available. Please continue to check this page as further details will be provided closer to the event.
  

  Registrations at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests.

  
  

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• 2021 People and Culture Network Conference

  • When
    14 May 2021
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (UTC+09:30)
  • Location
    City Rooms, Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace

  
  

  Registrations for this event are not yet available. Please continue to check this page as further details will be provided closer to the event.

  Registration at our event and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests.

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• CEO & General Managers Network Forum

  • When
    04 Jun 2021
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (UTC+09:30)
  • Location
    TBC

  

  Registrations for this event are not yet available. Please continue to check this page as further details will be provided closer to the event.

  Please note, registrations for this event are only open to South Australian Local Government Chief Executive Officers and Local Government professionals reporting directly to the CEO and holding General Manager or Director (or equivalent) roles.

  
  

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• People & Culture Network Forum

  • When
    29 Jul 2021
  •  
    9:15 AM - 12:15 PM (UTC+09:30)
  • Location
    Physical Location TBC / Virtual (via Zoom)

  
  

  Registrations for this event are not yet available. Please continue to check this page as further details will be provided closer to the event.

  Registration at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests.
  

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• CEO Network Forum

  • When
    06 Aug 2021
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (UTC+09:30)
  • Location
    TBC

  
  

  Registrations for this event are not yet available. Please continue to check this page as further details will be provided closer to the event.

  Please note, registrations for this event are only open to South Australian Local Government Chief Executive Officers.
  

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• 2021 Community Managers Network Conference

  • When
    20 Aug 2021
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (UTC+09:30)
  • Location
    City Rooms, Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace

  
  

  Registrations for this event are not yet available. Please continue to check this page as further details will be provided closer to the event.

  Registration at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests.

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• People & Culture Network Forum

  • When
    14 Oct 2021
  •  
    9:15 AM - 12:15 PM (UTC+10:30)
  • Location
    Physical Location TBC / Available Virtually (via Zoom)

  
  

  Registrations for this event are not yet available. Please continue to check this page as further details will be provided closer to the event.

  Registration at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests.
  

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• CEO Network Forum

  • When
    22 Oct 2021
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (UTC+10:30)
  • Location
    TBC

  
  

  Registrations for this event are not yet available. Please continue to check this page as further details will be provided closer to the event.

  Please note, registrations for this event are only open to South Australian Local Government Chief Executive Officers.
  

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