Please see below for scheduled programs and events. We also have Expressions of Interest open for our Short Courses.
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 admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.
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.
In the local government environment, there are two types of conversations that leaders and managers need to master: External Conversations – with those outside the organisation, including presentations, public and media events, and negotiations – and Internal Conversations – with those inside the organisation, including conflict resolution, meetings and team projects, and performance management.
This course will provide you with the tools and frameworks to enable you to communicate more effectively in any situation. You’ll learn a range of skills and behaviours that you can use on a daily basis to clearly and persuasively articulate your position, present information, negotiate outcomes and deal with a range of different personalities and potential conflict.
Before registering please note that the course will be delivered in person at LG House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide.
For more information, visit https://lgprofessionalssa.org.au/speaking-with-influence.
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.
Many leaders find conversations about performance to be difficult and too often avoid them altogether. Providing feedback, particularly when a team member’s performance falls short of expectations is one of the most critical functions a leader performs. Yet for many this is one of the most dreaded and avoided.
This program enables participants to develop skills and confidence in holding these conversations in an easy and comfortable environment. Participants are provided opportunities to engage with a new and contemporary approach. They will prepare for effective performance conversations in their workplace.
Visit https://www.lgprofessionalssa.org.au/performance-coaching for more information.
The Rural Management Challenge is a simulation-based team building, learning and networking program using real local government themes—the types of issues that a senior management team in a council would most likely face.
The teams are challenged to respond to a series of tasks in a unique one-day, fast paced, ‘pressure cooker’ environment. Some tasks will require written responses (such as a council report or recommendation document), and some will take the form of role plays or presentations and the teams are also scored on observations of how well they display energy, synergy, effectiveness and creative thinking.
View the flyer here.
Don't forget to also register for the Rural Challenge Dinner here.
By registering for this event 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.
The winner of the Rural Management Challenge will be announced at the Dinner. We strongly encourage all participants to attend.
Don't forget to also register a team for the Rural Management Challenge here.
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 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.
Are you interested in our Strategic Management Program, or are unsure if the program is right for you?
Join LG Professionals SA and Sarah McGregor, Partner Relationship Manager, University of South Australia for a virtual information session where we will provide a program overview and hear from past participants on their experiences. You will also have the opportunity to ask any questions about the program.
For more information on the Strategic Management Program visit: https://www.lgprofessionalssa.org.au/Strategic-Management-Program
Are you interested in our Executive Leaders Program, or are unsure if the program is right for you?
Join LG Professionals SA and Andrew Stevens, Program Facilitator for a virtual information session where we will provide a program overview and hear from past participants on their experiences. You will also have the opportunity to ask any questions about the program.
For more information on the Executive Leaders Program visit: https://www.lgprofessionalssa.org.au/Executive-Leaders-Program
The LG Professionals SA Women’s Network Conference is an annual event for local government women at all levels, from all job roles, from both the indoor and outdoor workforce. The Conference program has been designed to help you flourish in your career and motivate you with stories of success and inspiration to support your personal and professional development.
This year’s Conference theme is ‘Connect, Discover, Soar’. The insights provided by a range of engaging speakers from within and outside the local government sector will support you to connect with yourself and your peers, and to soar in your local government career - whether you want to lead teams or inspire from your current role.
By attending this conference, you can:
Build your confidence, resilience and wellbeing
Build and strengthen your local government networks
Invest valuable time and energy into yourself, and your professional and personal growth
Take away tools and tips to inspire you and grow your potential
Download the full program here.
WOMEN'S NETWORK DINNER The Women’s Network Committee are organising a ‘pay your own way’ dinner at a nearby CBD location the evening prior to the conference to give delegates an opportunity to network informally and enjoy a meal ahead of the event. To register your interest, please indicate this within your online registration and further information will be shared.
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.
By registering for this event, 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
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/.
Whether your retirement is coming up or is in the distant future, there are a few important things to consider to help you plan for and enjoy the retirement lifestyle you really want.
The Navigating your Life Journey and the Road to Retirement short course will support you in gaining clarity around the aspects of life which are most important to you, creating a vision for your future - both inside and outside of work. The session will aid you in identifying potential roadblocks to achieving goals and managing them effectively, working on your life purpose and developing a clear action plan to help achieve fulfilment both now and in the re-definement phase of your life.
For more information, visit https://lgprofessionalssa.org.au/navigating-the-road-to-retirement/
You will also have the opportunity to explore superannuation with Hostplus. Find out more about the retirement journey and strategies to maximise super leading up to and during retirement. You will explore building up your retirement nest egg, transition to retirement, options to meet your income needs in retirement, including the Age Pension, and protecting your wealth.
By registering for this short course, 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.
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:
This program is for accomplished and aspiring Executives in regional and metropolitan councils and subsidiaries who are seeking to expand their thinking and leadership impact.
Download the 2024 Prospectus
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.
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.
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
Mailing Address: 148 Frome Street ADELAIDE SA 5000 Phone: 08 8224 2080 Email: admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au
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