This course is structured into five modules.
- Module 1 – Leading in Uncertainty
This module explores the context of change, how to lead in times of crisis, leadership challenges, mindsets and personal & professional values
- Module 2 – Leading in Local Government
This module explores the role of local government in the broader political and social context, the principles and practices of local government (incl history, role & importance), the role of self and purpose in this structure.
- Module 3 – Leading for Impact
This module explores mission and vision and the role of collective and collaborative leadership, shared values and leadership impact through the lens of management theory and structures.
- Module 4 – Leading with Strategy
The central role of strategy and purpose and creating high impact ways of working is the focus of this module.
- Module 5 – Leading to Empower
This module explores relational leadership and how to lead with influence, empathy, the importance of communication, innovative ways of thinking, being and doing, self-reflection through the lens of management theories and structures.
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.
