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mandatory councillor training

training beyond
box ticking

The energy that Simon brings is infectious, and the different tools he used to get people to think strategically and understand the scenario development process meant that everyone could contribute.

Mandatory Councillor Training is about more than compliance. It’s an opportunity to upskill your councillor group to make more collaborative and effective strategic decisions. Simon works with council’s who want to provide meaningful training to councillors, not just tick boxes. 

For the last three years Simon has facilitated the strategy component of LGPro’s Executive Leadership Program. As an independent expert facilitator he maintains a unique non-partisan position that allows him to work with executive and councillor groups both individually and collectively. 

Simon has consulted, facilitated and trained leaders across more than two dozen Victorian councils. His expertise in strategic foresight and collaborative decision making is particularly aligned to the mandatory training guidelines on

  • decision making, integrity and accountability
  • strategic planning and financial management

If you’d like to support your councillors to be more strategic thinkers and better collaborative decision makers please get in touch.

councillor workshops

the power of being strategic

Building on the information, knowledge and skills associated with the Local Government integrated strategic planning framework, Simon’s workshop The Power of Being Strategic highlights the difference between ‘doing strategy’ and ‘being strategic’.

If you need to get councillors to shift from an operational focus to a strategic one, this is a great place to start.

THE POWER OF BEING STRATEGIC

Strategic awareness allows individuals and teams to lift their gaze, make sense of the bigger picture, and refocus their actions. It’s a skill that’s essential for leadership teams and boards, but it’s also valuable for anyone with decision-making responsibilities.

the science of decisions

There is little that can prepare councillors for the complexity and challenge of local government decision making, but ‘The Science of Decisions’ workshop will definitely help.

This workshop is for councillor groups who are sick of kicking the can down the road and want the skills to tackle the complex challenges your council faces. It shares scientifically proven approaches to making difficult choices, overcoming disagreement and improving collaborative decision making.

THE SCIENCE OF DECISIONS

"The Science of Decision Making" is a workshop designed to transform good decision-makers into great ones. Informed by the latest in decision making science it provides the knowledge, practical tools and easy to follow processes to enable great decision-making in your organisation. Choose from small team workshops to comprehensive programs designed for cultural change.
simon's local government clients include
casey

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Work With Simon

If you’re considering engaging Simon please reach out to book a to chat. You can do this by filling out the form below, contacting Sarah at 1300 66 55 85 (within Australia), or emailing her at sa***@*************om.au. If it’s for a speaking engagement please provide the event date and any information that might be helpful.

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THE SCENARIO PLANNING GUIDE

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