LOCAL GOVERNMENT EVENTS (For further development opportunites, visit the Professional Development tab.) 
Registrations Open - South East Queensland Compass Series
5-6 March 2012 - Redland
The 2012 South East Queensland Compass Series themed, A Week is a Long Time in Politics, will be held at the Redland Performing Arts Centre on 5-6 March 2012. The programme and registration form can be downloaded here. For futher information on this event, please contact Michelle on 07 3174 5006 or admin@lgmaqld.org.au
Are you ready for the Challenge?
The temperature is rising. Registration for the 2012 LGMA Management Challenge is now open!
The LGMA Management Challenge is a sophistiacted development programme that is designed to develop new and improved skills in effective team processes, issue resolution and situational leadership for all team members. The challenge is good fun, great value and a hands-on approach to leadership development that translates into relevant, tangible and eduring benefits for your people, teams and organisations. Everyone who participates in the challenge - from experienced managers to emerging leaders, comes away with a new and practical insights into excellence in leadership and management.
New in 2012: Participants in the 2012 Challenge can now use their challenge experience to gain entry into university postgraduate study, leading to higher qualifications in Local Government and management.
Regional Challenges will be conducted throughout Australia at designated venues during the period of 19 - 23 March 2012. The Australasian Final will take place in Melbourne on 21 - 22 June 2012.
For more information please visit the website www.managementchallenge.com.au
Ignite Programme 2012 open for Registration
Ignite is an exciting new programme aimed at developing a leadership learning path for new supervisors, team leaders and managers in local government. The focus of the programme is to enable those who have limited experience in managing and leading people to develop the competencies required to be successful and support an effective transition. The role of a new supervisor/team leader/manager is as much about leading people as it is about managing the delivery of a service.
Ignite is a five day programme delivered over a five month period. commencing with a two day residential introductory forum focusing on self awareness, management and leadership. The introductory workshop is followed by three, one day workshops with two, one hour coaching sessions between workshops and experiential learning activities on the job.
The second intake of Ignite participants is now open for registration. The programme commences in March 2012. For more information, please download the brochure and registration form.
Spaces are limited so book your spot now! If you would like to be involved in this programme, please contact Robyn Walker on 07 3174 5004 or at robyn@lgmaqld.org.au . Registrations for Ignite 2012 close on 17 February 2012.
Inducting Councillors' Checklist
In preparation for the local government elections, LGMA Queensland enlisted the assistance of the Governance Village Forum members to prepare a checklist for Inducting Councillors immediately following the declaration of the polls. This checklist was prepared to assist councils to ensure that councillors are given every opportunity to clearly understand their roles and responsibilities and to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for them to perform their job well and in the best interests of the community they represent. Please download and use the Inducting Councillors' checklist to develop an induction programme specific to your council. If you would like any additional information or assistance, please contact Robyn Walker on 07 3174 5004 or at robyn@lgmaqld.org.au.
An LGMA Queensland New Councillor Induction Workshop is also being held in Brisbane on 2 March 2012 and will be facilitated by Professor John Martin. The aim of the workshop is to look beyond the checklist of information to consider how best to use the opportunity of a new council to shape the culture of council to develop a foundation for strong, effective relationships. A brochure and registration form for this important workshop is available here.
LGMA Qld AGM and New LGMA Qld Board Member
The LGMA Qld AGM was held on 8 September 2011 at the Capricorn Resort, Yeppoon. The minutes from the meeting can be found here.
Jason Bradshaw resigned from the Board and Rod Ferguson will take on the vacated role of Southern Queensland representatice Director. All other positions remain unchanged.
For full details on all Board members, please visit the Board Members page.
Local Government Practitioners' Concourse 2011
A very successful Pratitioners' Concourse (Annual Conference) was held at the Capricorn Resort at Yeppoon from 6 to 9 September. There was a line-up of fantastic presenters and interesting workshops that made everyone put their thinking caps on. Delegates' feedback was exceptional, all rating the speakers very highly and making the most of the opportunity to catch up with colleagues and talk to suppliers.
Presentations from the Concourse are available here.
Photos can be accessed through our Facebook page. While you are there, why not join our group page.
Thank you to everyone who came along and made the event such a successful and enjoyable gathering.
Secondment Programme Launch
The Secondment Programme is one of many LGMA Queensland initiatives developed in response to feedback from our members. The programme is aimed at keeping quality employees, who are at risk of leaving as a result of reduced opportunities for promotion or relieving opportunities, in the local government sector. By facilitating the secondment of employees between councils, this programme aims to:
· broaden the skills and experience of local government officers in Queensland;
· provide short to medium term opportunities which may not be available to an officer within their own council;
· assist councils in filling short to medium term vacancies and access skills and competencies that may not be readily available within existing staff; and
· encourage skilled staff to stay in local government.
LGMA Queensland will maintain a register of positions available for secondment opportunities as well as officers interested in pursuing such opportunities in other councils. For more information please click here.
You may also download the Programme Expression of Interest Form, Programme Position Availability Form and the Inter-Council Agreement.
For further information, please feel free to contact Robyn Walker on 3174 5004 or at robyn@lgmaqld.org.au
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