Programme Format

The Ignite programme is a leadership development programme that runs over four to five months. It includes six days of face-to-face workshop style content, two one-on-one coaching sessions and a 360 Feedback survey.

The programme kicks off with a two day introductory forum that focuses on:

• Raising self-awareness; 
• Identifying the type of leader you are and aspire to be; and 
• Provides specific tools for changing your style of communicating with your manager, peers and team members. 

The other four workshop days are spaced out to allow participants to put their leaning into practice between the delivery days, and then come back to the next session ready to discss and workshop what did and didn’t work with the group.

The workshops are run in a microcosmic way, where the classroom becomes an analogy for the teams back in the council offices, which is the necessary platform to deeply explore team dynamics as well as interpersonal communication.

Manager Endorsement

The involvement of the participants’ manager is a critical factor in creating tangible outcomes in the workplace. Managers are involved throughout the programme through structured progress reporting, a 360 degree feedback survey and involvement in one of the workshops.

It is important to understand that to be nominated and accepted into this programme is a privilege afforded to you because your Manager/council sees potential in you, and they consider you to be a solid investment for learning and development that will enrich the organisation long-term.

Developing Peer-to-Peer Networks

Throughout this intellectually expanding and emotionally evolving journey, participants get the opportunity to interact with and learn from each other.

The groups often build a strong sense of continuity, bonding and professional development that endures long after they've complete the programme and continues to support them throughout their local government careers.