Excellence in Local Government Leadership Program

(A revised 2012 program brochure available shortly)

"My aspirations for the ELGLP were to gain greater insight
into the strategic issues facing local government…retain
my currency as a local government CEO...[and] ensure that
my Council will continue to review its place within the broader
framework of local government and the massive changes that it
will be facing in the future. Not only have these aspirations
been achieved, but I am now a member of an outstanding
community of practice."

Anne Banks-McAllister, Shire of Peppermint Grove, Western Australia
ELGLP previous participant.

The Excellence in Local Government Leadership Program (ELGLP) aims to stretch the intellectual boundaries of its participants and build the strategic leadership capacity of local governments across Australia and New Zealand. The program is:

delivered over two separate residential modules for 40 participants from Australia and New Zealand
tailored specifically for the distinctiveness and diversity of the local government sector while drawing on ANZSOG’s existing expertise
a dynamic mix of the best of academia and practice

Program Overview

The ELGLP is designed to build the capacity of local government leaders to:

think and act strategically in the community interest
forge strong working relationships with CEOs and elected members
to work collaboratively with stakeholders, citizens and other governments
to deliver high quality citizen-centred services
to further develop local governments’ capability as an equal partner in Australia’s and New Zealand’s public sector

Who should attend?

The course is designed specifically for senior executives and elected members in local government in Australia and New Zealand.

Reasons to attend

Understand and manage your environment – participants will leave with an enhanced understanding of the political, policy, demographic, social and environmental context facing local government and how to work within that context to achieve desirable outcomes.
Sharpen your problem solving skills – participants will gain access to frameworks and acquire skills and knowledge specifically designed to help solve the complex problems they face every day, and to help reduce your organisation’s need for costly consultancy services.
Understand how government works – participants will gain greater understanding of the dynamic between national, state and local governments and how to create more equal and effective relationships.
Establish broad networks with valued peers – participants will develop networks of peers and an alumni community across Australia, New Zealand, and internationally.
Participate in building the sector’s credibility – participants will be part of a unique program bringing together elected and appointed leaders to strengthen the vision, standing and credibility of the local government sector as a whole.
Contribute to addressing contemporary and emerging issues – participants will gain critical insights into current and emerging issues such as climate change, using new technologies for community engagement, the future of cities, succession and workforce planning, and promoting community resilience.
Hear from world leading experts – participants will be exposed to the best of international and national academic and practitioner thinking and to innovations across the range of local government responsibilities which can be translated directly into improved local practice and communication.
Gain from ANZSOG’s existing high repute – participants will be part of a groundbreaking program which is already significantly enhancing the career prospects of Australian and New Zealand officials and is helping attract and retain the best and brightest.
Build on your own personal qualities – participants will gain new insights into their own capabilities as a leader and new skills in managing, empowering and collaborating with others inside and outside their organisation.
Be inspired and re-energised – participants will leave the program inspired and re-invigorated from learning from leading thought leaders from theory and practice.

Enquiries

Jane Durlacher
Faculty Liaison and Project Manager, Programs
T: +61 3 9035 3278

ANZSOG is a consortium partner of the Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government