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Leadership Programs

Our Leadership Programs are designed to help you continue to learn, develop and evolve as a leader in a local government context, no matter what stage of your career you're in.

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CONFERENCES

Like all of our professional development opportunities, our conferences are uniquely local government and designed to help you connect, learn and grow in your career.

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MANAGEMENT CHALLENGE

Get a team together and challenge yourselves with this simulation-based team-building, learning and networking program using real local government themes.

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EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Our Excellence Awards recognise outstanding achievement and innovation in local government, contributing to the advancement and improvement of the sector.

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IN-HOUSE TRAINING

We offer off the shelf and bespoke In-house Training solutions to meet the diverse needs of your council. We can arrange for any of our programs to be delivered on-site for your convenience.

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SHORT COURSES

Ranging from a half-day upskill or a more in-depth two-day session, our Short Courses are an effective, efficient and affordable way to develop new skills and enhance your career.

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Upcoming Programs & Events

  • 2024 Ignite Program

    • 01 Feb 2024
    • 13 Jun 2025
    • 15 sessions
    • 4 Milner St Hindmarsh, 148 Frome St Adelaide and Live Virtual Classroom
    • 1


    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. 

    Download the full prospectus here.


    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.

    By registering for this event/forum/program you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email eve@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.


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  • 2024 Strategic Management Program

    • 08 Feb 2024
    • 16 Aug 2024
    • 9 sessions
    • University of South Australia City West Campus, North Terrace, Adelaide and Virtual
    • 1

    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 prospectus here

    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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  • 2024 Emerging Leaders Program

    • 30 May 2024
    • 9:00 AM
    • 29 Nov 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • Various Locations
    • 0
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    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. 

    Download the prospectus here.


    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.

    By registering for this event/forum/program you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.

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  • Managing Your Time, Energy and Priorities - In Person

    • 05 Aug 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • LG House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide SA 5000
    • 1
    Register


    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.

    Before registering please note that the course will be delivered in person at LG House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide.

    For more information, visit http://lgprofessionalssa.org.au/managing-your-time-energy-and-priorities/.

    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.

    By registering for this event/forum/program you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email eve@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.

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  • LG Professionals SA General Managers and Directors Network Forum: Harnessing the power of Generative AI: the need to knows

    • 07 Aug 2024
    • 9:30 AM - 12:50 PM
    • Murray Bridge Town Hall, 17 Bridge St, Murray Bridge
    Register

    Join us for an enlightening forum that delves into the transformative world of Generative AI and its profound implications for your organisation. As we embrace digital transformation, understanding the Risks, Rewards, and Reality of Generative AI is more crucial than ever.

    This Forum will be held in person at the Murray Bridge Town Hall, 17 Bridge St, Murray Bridge and via Zoom on Wednesday 7 August 2024 from 9:30 AM - 12:50 PM followed by a networking lunch (pay your own way) at the nearby rowing club.


    Generative AI - Discover the Potential
    Tim Chopping, Founder, Able AI

    Tim Chopping is a dynamic leader with two decades of success in the tech industry, specialising in government and enterprise innovation.

    As the founder of "Able AI," Australia’s first pure-play Generative AI advisory firm, he offers AI strategy, guideline and policy development, roadmap planning, and implementation consulting to ensure organisations can leverage the benefits of Generative AI while navigating risks, ethics, privacy, and security.

    Tim will delve into the power of Generative AI, covering:

    • An introduction to Generative AI: Demystifying the technology and its capabilities.
    • Enhancing service delivery and operational efficiency: How Generative AI can transform council services and foster innovation.
    • Practical AI strategy and roadmap creation: Advice on developing a comprehensive AI strategy and roadmap to safely integrate AI into services and initiatives.
    • Risks and missed opportunities: Highlighting the dangers and lost potential for councils and subsidiaries that fail to adopt Generative AI.


    Generative AI – Explore the reality
    Ania Karzek, Manager Strategy and Governance, City of Holdfast Bay

    As a curious strategist, Ania will share City of Holdfast Bay’s AI policy and how generative AI is already being used by Councils across the state. She will explore the efficiencies achieved through real life application as well as some lessons learned during the development and implementation stages of their policies. Importantly, Ania will also address the cruciality of ethical implementation and strategies for navigating the complex intersection of technology and governance.


    Generative AI – Implementing AI
    Tim Vonderwall, General Manager Corporate Services, Rural City of Murray Bridge

    As the General Manager Corporate Services for the Rural City of Murray Bridge, Tim is leading the process for the development of a recently developed policy and set of guidelines to support the rollout and implementation of generative AI at Council. Tim will share the journey undertaken, next steps and the importance of sharing this information across the sector, supporting each other to harness the power of AI.


    Generative AI – Navigate the risks
    Kane Robson, Senior Associate, Norman Waterhouse

    Generative AI presents new and innovative opportunities for Local Government. However, due to its rapid evolution and uptake, the risks involved in their use need to be considered and assessed. As Senior Associate at Norman Waterhouse Lawyers, Kane supports the South Australian local government sector to grow local economies and communities through the provision of legal, commercial and strategic advice regarding major commercial, infrastructure and development projects.

    Kane will explore the do’s and don’ts for practical implementation of generative AI tools, including accountability, transparency and explainability, privacy protection and security, intellectual property considerations, fairness and bias issues.


    Hot topics

    Join your peers for an interactive session to identify and share emerging issues across the sector


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

    By registering for this forum you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.

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  • LG Professionals SA Community Development Network Forum: Beyond the Highlight Reels

    • 08 Aug 2024
    • 9:15 AM - 12:45 PM
    • Campbelltown Function Centre, 172 Montacute Road, Rostrevor
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    Join us for a morning of inspiring tales as we learn from shared experiences, determined resilience and fostered connections at the LG Professionals SA Community Development Network Forum ‘Beyond the Highlight Reels’.

    This Forum will be held in person and via Zoom on Thursday 8 August 2024 from
    9:15AM – 12:45PM, at Campbelltown     Function Centre, 172 Montacute Road, Rostrevor.

    This forum aims to acknowledge the challenges faced by those working in community development and services, while also celebrating the meaningful impact and outcomes that result from their dedication and efforts. You will hear from six speakers who will share their stories of local programs that have driven positive change within their communities through:

    • Resilience and sustainability
    • Empowerment and participation
    • Resource mobilisation
    • Trust and collaboration

    Whether it be community led initiatives or innovative approaches to managing stretched resources, these stories will provide a platform for further small group discussions which will allow participants to further explore the replicable models and lessons learned.

    Come along to hear from…

    Gillian Steel, Arts and Cultural Facilitator, City of Port Lincoln

    Gilli will share the work she has undertaken as part of the City of Port Lincoln’s partnership with Country Arts SA. Focusing on connections, developing trust and respect as well as listening to what is being said and what isn’t, this partnership has had a significant focus on skill development with local First Nations artists. In just two years, these artists are back practising, developing skills and building confidence with Barngarla stories, language and culture being incorporated into the public realm.

    Jackie Hallam, Community Development Officer, City of Tea Tree Gully

    Jackie will share the story of how the Tea Tree Gully Community Men’s Shed was formed from community need. She will explain how it was set up and Council’s role in this process as well as the current operational model. Furthermore, Jackie will share the challenges faced throughout, wins along the way and the outcomes achieved through this community led initiative.

    Tracy Johnstone, Manager Community Services & Social Development, Campbelltown City Council

    Tracy will present ‘Repair – the tale of two community stories’. This is the story of the creation of the community led Campbelltown Repair Café and repairing relationships when community doesn’t agree.

    And three more insightful stories…

    This forum will equip participants with practical strategies and inspiration to optimise resources, build capacity through strengthened social cohesion and enhance the impact of their community development and service efforts across the local government sector.

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

    By registering for this forum you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.

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  • 2024 Strategic Management Program Graduation

    • 16 Aug 2024
    • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
    • UniSA - Enterprise Suite, Yungondi Building, 70 North Terrace
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    Join us in congratulating the 2024 Strategic Management Program participants on their successful completion of the Program.

    Presentations will take place in the Enterprise Suite of the Yungondi Building, UniSA City West Campus, followed by networking drinks and nibbles.

    Registrations are open to SMP participants, their Manager and CEO, and invited guests of LG Professionals SA.

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  • LG Professionals SA CEO Network & General Managers and Directors Network Forum: Effectiveness at the Executive Level

    • 05 Sep 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:45 PM
    • LG House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide
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    Join us as we gain insights from across industries and explore what makes executive teams and relationships truly successful at the LG Professionals SA CEO Network and General Managers and Directors Network Forum – Effectiveness at the Executive Level.

    This Forum will be held on Thursday 5 September 2024 from 1:00 PM – 3:45 PM, followed by networking drinks. Whilst in person attendance at LG House (Adelaide) is strongly encouraged, this Forum will also be available via Zoom to make it accessible for regional executive teams.

    The Effective Executive Leadership

    Adam Thompson
    Executive leadership and teams have a unique responsibility - the viability and prosperity of the whole organisation, and everything that entails. And in local government, the range of services and products bring a level of variety and change that is akin to a multi-brand international retailer. Thriving in such an environment requires the ability for the top team to access the collective capability of all in the room, forge productive working relationships, and lead on a strategic level. Join us for an insightful afternoon on what this entails, facilitated by strategy and leadership consultant Adam Thompson who will provide us with latest thinking, examples from across industry, and be a catalyst for lively discussion.

    Since 2012, Adam has been helping leaders and their organisations reach their full potential by helping them create real strategies, redesigning organisations, and developing leadership. His trademark is accessible expertise with a touch of humour, as real change needs it! He uses a vast and evolving knowledge base to create insights tailored to each situation and has extensive experience in a range of industries including local government. Working through consulting, facilitating, training, coaching, and presenting (including a popular video series), he helps leaders achieve personal and organisational changes that make sense and work.

    Innovation Bites
    A ‘quick-win’ session identifying a number of new technologies and innovations which are ready for implementation to deliver immediate results.

    The Effective Executive Relationship
    Adam will facilitate a panel discussion to explore the needs that exist between CEOs and General Managers, as they share their experiences on what makes executive relationships truly successful.

    Hot Topics
    In this interactive session we will identify, share and explore emerging issues relevant to you in your role, and as a local government executive team in South Australia.

    Networking
    Continue and expand the discussions of the forum with peers and other executive teams over Networking drinks.


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

    By registering for this forum you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.

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  • Women's Career Navigator Program

    • 10 Sep 2024
    • 16 Oct 2024
    • 4 sessions
    • LG House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide SA 5000
    • 11
    Register

    The LG Professionals SA Career Navigator Program supports women to develop a strong, authentic professional identity and approach their career and work with positivity and proactivity.

    The Program equips participants with the knowledge, skills and confidence to:

    • build their professional presence and profile
    • maintain their cool in stressful and challenging situations
    • understand and navigate organisational politics and team dynamics with integrity
    • apply a Growth Mindset to personal and professional challenges to build resilience and wellbeing
    • set and pursue personal and professional goals.

    Designed to be highly interactive, with an emphasis on peer learning, the Career Navigator Program is made up of a two 1.5-hour online sessions and a two-day in person workshop at LG House, which will equip you with skills and tools to dial down your inner critic, build your career courage and take charge of your life and career.

    • Aspiring leaders
    • High potential women
    • Women who may not wish to move into more senior roles, but who want to build their professional profile and cultivate greater influence and impact in the workplace.
    Download the full flyer here

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

    By registering for this program you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au

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  • LG Professionals SA Women's Network Forum

    • 11 Sep 2024
    • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Tiwu Kumangka (Blackwood Library and Community Centre), 2/4 Young St, Blackwood

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    Registrations for this forum 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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  • Introduction to Project Management - In Person

    • 11 Sep 2024
    • 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    • LG House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide SA 5000
    • 12
    Register


    Project management is a fundamental skill in our modern workforce, as it ensures that what is being delivered is not only right, but that it also delivers against the business opportunity - so it's important that we get it right.

    This course is designed to cover the basic principles of managing projects to help you plan, control and organise activities to ensure that you are delivering successful projects every time. It is best suited for staff who may be new to managing projects or have not previously undertaken any formal project management training.

    This course will be delivered in person at LG House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide.

    For more information, visit https://www.lgprofessionalssa.org.au/introduction-to-project-management/.

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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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  • LG Professionals SA People and Culture Network Forum

    • 20 Sep 2024
    • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • TBC


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    Registrations for this forum 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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  • Advanced Project Management - In Person

    • 06 Nov 2024
    • 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    • LG House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide
    • 8
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    Project management is something we do every day in local government and it’s an area we should be leaders in.

    Beyond providing you with essential knowledge and skills to plan, manage and execute projects on time and on budget, this program takes a deeper dive into project management theory and looks at both operational and strategic elements of project management.

    Best suited to those who have some project management experience behind them, and those that have completed the Introduction to Project Management course.

    For more information, visit http://lgprofessionalssa.org.au/advanced-project-management/.


    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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  • LG Professionals SA CEO Network Forum

    • 07 Nov 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • TBC


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  • LG Professionals SA General Managers and Directors Network Forum

    • 15 Nov 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • TBC


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    Registrations for this forum 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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  • Powerful Business Writing

    • 22 Nov 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • LG House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide SA 5000
    • 14
    Register


    The Plain English movement was designed to cut through the confusing legalese of important documents in an effort to create clear and coherent communication using common, everyday language that is easily understood by the reader. Incorporating Plain English principles into your work will result in less writing time, shorter documents and enhanced readability.

    Even if your role doesn’t require a lot of writing, how you come across is crucial to your credibility. The ability to write clearly, precisely, powerfully and persuasively is a key skill that enables you to summarise and present ideas, build relationships and gain commitment to action. It can also demonstrate your knowledge, confidence and professionalism.

    This course uses your own writing examples to demonstrate the use of Plain English principles and persuasive writing techniques.

    For more information, visit https://lgprofessionalssa.org.au/powerful-business-writing/.

    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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