Local Government Managers Australia (Queensland)

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PROPELLER PROGRAMME

The LGMA Queensland Propeller Programme is a dynamic professional development programme which gives participants a broad understanding of local government in Queensland – its nuances, challenges and opportunities.

Using a blend of expert input and experiential learning, the programme is able to maximise outcomes and provide extensive interaction between participants. If you want a long-term future in leading local government, this programme is the best place to start.

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Nominations for the 2019 Propeller Programme are open. Please find the Brochure and Nomination form here.

Key elements of the programme include:

Exposing participants to a broad range of local government experiences and insights at a shire, city, regional and aboriginal council perspective
In small teams, participants self-manage 1-2 workshops, necessitating the use of good communication skills, a high level of negotiation and influencing skills, project management and interpersonal skills
Local government case studies and other learning materials that can be readily applied to daily leadership and management practices in a work environment are explored and evaluated
Participation in the group project and memories.

Programme Schedule:

The locations of the eight (8) workshops are varied each year. For maximum exposure and experience for participants we attempt to include; shire, regional, metropolitan and aboriginal councils as workshop destinations and hosts.

However, as an indication of the scope and costs of the programme, host councils during the 2018 programme included:

Sunshine Coast Council
Rockhampton Regional Council
Livingstone Shire Council
Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council
Douglas Shire Council
Central Highlands Regional Council
Gympie Regional Council
Noosa Council

Thank you to the 2018 hosting councils for their generosity and hospitality!

Full details for 2019 will be provided at the Introductory Forum.

Indicative workshop topics:

Introductory forum: self-awareness and self-development
Mentoring and coaching
Leading
Communication
Community Engagement
Exposure to local government from varying perspectives: rural, regional, metropolitan, political
Maintaining a leading and learning perspective
Governance

Selection Criteria

Twenty-four (24) places are available for the 2019 programme
Applicants are required to have one (1) year’s experience working in local government
There are no age restrictions for selection
Nomination forms require sign-off by the CEO or an appointed CEO delegate
Successful nominees will be notified by a letter of acceptance
Applications close at 17.00 on Friday, 18 January, 2019

Programme Requirements:

Participants are required to attend all sessions and workshops – 10 in total
Time commitment for meeting and working on the workshops and project report
Travel time
Teamwork

Why is Propeller for You?

Exciting, interactive and comprehensive programme designed to develop future leaders in local government
Practical, ‘hands on’ programme that provides outstanding networking opportunities and skill development
Clear objectives designed to enhance each participant’s outcome
Relevant research, expert speakers, practical exercises
Learn from host councils

Nominations for the 2019 Propeller Programme are open. Please find the Brochure and Nomination form here.

For further information:

Lisa Hamilton
Programme Facilitator
LGMA Queensland
Level 7, Quay Central
95 North Quay
Brisbane Qld 4000

Telephone: 07 3174 5005
Email: events@lgmaqld.org.au