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• Strategic Management Program 2020

  • Start
    30 Nov 2020
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    (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
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    (UTC+10:30)
  • End
    09 Apr 2021
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    (UTC+09:30)
  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    Module 1: Rural - Clare Country Club | Module 2: City Location TBC
  • Spaces left
    1

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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.

  Download 2021 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 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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• Ignite Program 2021

  • Start
    02 Feb 2021
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    (UTC+10:30)
  • End
    07 Dec 2021
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    (UTC+10:30)
  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    Live Virtual Classroom (via Zoom)
  • Spaces left
    4

  Registration is closed

  
  

  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 2021 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.

  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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• Introduction to Project Management

  • Start
    08 Feb 2021
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    (UTC+10:30)
  • End
    15 Feb 2021
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    (UTC+10:30)
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Live Virtual Classroom
  • Spaces left
    0

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  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 across two 3 hour sessions via Zoom.

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

  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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• People & Culture Network Forum: Wellbeing through connectedness

  • When
    11 Feb 2021
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (UTC+10:30)
  • Location
    City of Marion, 245 Sturt Road, Sturt and via Zoom

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  Join us for the People and Culture Network Forum: Wellbeing through connectedness.

  9:30AM	Arrivals, tea and coffee
  9:45AM	Welcome
  9:50AM	City of Marion – Communication: Connecting with our people Join Steph Roberts, Rachel Reed and Sherie Walczak from City of Marion as they share how they are connecting with and setting up their teams for success in 2021, including communication and wellbeing initiatives.
  10:15AM	Wellbeing Activity As People and Culture practitioners, it is important that we are in a positive space to enable us to support others. Join Sarah Fleetwood, Mindset Coach, for a practical session on wellbeing. Learn tips on how to switch off on a Friday, and switch on Monday as well as explore various stretches and activities to assist you to move into 2021 ready to take on anything that comes your way.
  10:40AM	Networking Morning Tea
  11:10AM	City of Adelaide Wellbeing Join Stephanie Tramontin from City of Adelaide as she shares how their people teams: Learnt from COVID and prepared their people for rapid organisational change​ Kept their employees engaged by focusing on their wellbeing​ United to deliver agreed outcomes​ (what they were and how they did it) Measured success
  11:30AM	Table Discussions Share wellbeing initiatives implemented at your council including key support to staff and implementation goals for 2021.
  12:15PM	Wrap Up
  12:30PM	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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• Managing Your Time, Energy and Priorities

  • Start
    22 Feb 2021
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    (UTC+10:30)
  • End
    01 Mar 2021
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    (UTC+10:30)
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Live Virtual Classroom
  • Spaces left
    7

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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.

  This course consists of two 2-hour Zoom sessions as well as video content and exercises prior to the live virtual classroom sessions.
  

  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 admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.

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• Performance Coaching

  • When
    23 Feb 2021
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    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (UTC+10:30)
  • Location
    Live Virtual Classroom (Via Zoom)
  • Spaces left
    5

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  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.

  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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• Performance Coaching

  • When
    24 Feb 2021
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    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (UTC+10:30)
  • Location
    Live Virtual Classroom (Via Zoom)
  • Spaces left
    2

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  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.

  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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• General Managers Network Forum

  • When
    05 Mar 2021
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 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 professionals reporting directly to the CEO and holding General Manager or Director (or equivalent) roles.

  
  

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• Customer Service in a Compliance Environment

  • Start
    17 Mar 2021
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    (UTC+10:30)
  • End
    31 Mar 2021
  •  
    (UTC+10:30)
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Live Virtual Classroom
  • Spaces left
    11

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  In the local government environment, leaders and professionals are required to balance the needs of upholding compliance and regulation (e.g. saying “no”, or issuing an expiation notice), while balancing the expectations of delivering a great customer experience.
  

  This course enables you to identify the dynamics at play where there is tension between needing to meet compliance requirements, meeting strategic objectives and maintaining strong customer relations within the community. You’ll learn the approaches, skills and behaviours that you can use on a daily basis to navigate this situation and be known for providing excellent customer service and improved performance, while meeting required levels of regulation.

  Course delivery includes two live sessions via Zoom, as well as video content and exercises prior to the live virtual classroom sessions.

  For more information, visit https://www.lgprofessionalssa.org.au/customer-service-compliance-environment/.
  

  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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• 2021 LG Professionals SA Annual State Conference

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

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  Trust and collaboration play a vital role in delivering results to our communities. 
  The conference program will look at trust through the lens of ourselves, our teams and our communities, as well as exploring the vital role trust plays in successful collaborations.  With increasing pressure to deliver efficiencies and work smarter, we cannot deliver results without these two essential ingredients. The aim is for the day to is be uplifting, educational, positive and inspiring.

  All local government professionals are encouraged to attend.

  Click here for full program.
  
  We will make every endeavour to proceed with a face to face event, however should government restrictions dictate this is no longer possible, the event will be held virtually. 
  
  

  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.

  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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• Women's Network Forum

  • When
    25 Mar 2021
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:30 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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• Continuous Improvement Network Forum

  • When
    15 Apr 2021
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 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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• Women's Network Forum

  • When
    05 May 2021
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:30 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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• 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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• 20th Annual Leadership Excellence Gala Awards Dinner

  • When
    21 May 2021
  •  
    6:45 PM - 11:59 PM (UTC+09:30)
  • Location
    Adelaide Convention Centre

  
  

  Save the date for the Local Government Professionals SA 20th Annual Leadership Excellence Awards Gala Dinner!

  Registrations will open in March 2021. Further details will be provided closer to the event.

  
  

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• 2021 Emerging Leaders Program

  • Start
    27 May 2021
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    (UTC+09:30)
  • End
    03 Dec 2021
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    (UTC+10:30)
  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    Various Locations - TBA
  • Spaces left
    27

  Registration is closed

  
  

  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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• Continuous Improvement Network Forum

  • When
    09 Jul 2021
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 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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• Women's Network Forum

  • When
    23 Jul 2021
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:30 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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• 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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• 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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• Women's Network Forum

  • When
    17 Sep 2021
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:30 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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• Continuous Improvement Network Forum

  • When
    08 Oct 2021
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 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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• People & Culture Network Forum

  • When
    15 Oct 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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• LG Professionals SA 2021 Annual General Meeting

  • When
    11 Nov 2021
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    (UTC+10:30)
  • Location
    TBC

  
  

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• Continuous Improvement Network Forum

  • When
    18 Nov 2021
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 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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