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CONTEMPORARY LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SHORT COURSE To enable appropriate and effective outcomes for communities and stakeholders, local government must cultivate leaders who are best equipped to deal with themes, issues and relationships that are unique to working in the sector. Taking place over two learning blocks, this course has been designed to advance the leadership capability of local government professionals. It provides: • Perspectives on leadership within local government environments to build contextual knowledge and understanding • Skills and approaches relevant to local government issues to develop contemporary leadership practice By exploring the trends, challenges and opportunities of working in the sector, participants on this course gain greater understanding of the context for leadership and the capabilities required to strengthen the performance of local government individuals and organisations now and into the future. ABOUT THE PRESENTERS Leadership Program Specialist: Sophi Bruce With over 20 years’ experience working in and with the public sector, Sophi specialises in approaches to leadership development, change and transition, and social impact projects. She understands the complexities of leading in local government and draws on a range of techniques that help people to work collaboratively and generate improved outcomes. With UTS since 2011, Sophi has responsibility for the suite of leadership programs offered by the Centre for Local Government. Throughout the course, participants will also hear from leading academics and practitioners from the local government sector plus will learn from the experience of eachother through discussion and activities. CONTENT WHO SHOULD ATTEND? The principles and purpose of local govern- ment leadership Capacity building approaches; leadership capabilities and frameworks Values based leadership within councils and places Leading in political, ethical and collabora- tive environments Tools for leadership creativity and innova- tion Research and trends for leadership futures Professionals holding (or are about to take up) a significant supervisory or management position; Professionals who aspire to a more senior and/or broader leadership role Professionals who are new to local government Professionals who want to develop leadership nous Professionals who seek career pro-gression DATES 2-4 May (Block 1) and 31 May & 1 June (Block 2) 2018 FEE $2,530 (GST free) LOCATION UTS City Campus MORE INFORMATION UTS Centre for Local Government/ UTS Institute for Public Policy & Governance University of Technology Sydney PO Box 123 Broadway NSW 2007 Register Now T: 02 9514 4738 E: [email protected] W: ippg.uts.edu.au UTS CRICOS PROVIDER CODE: 00099F
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CONTEMPORARY LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SHORT COURSE
To enable appropriate and effective outcomes for communities and stakeholders, local government must cultivate leaders who are best equipped to deal with themes, issues and relationships that are unique to working in the sector.
Taking place over two learning blocks, this course has been designed to advance the leadership capability of local government professionals. It provides:• Perspectives on leadership within local government environments to build
contextual knowledge and understanding • Skills and approaches relevant to local government issues to develop
contemporary leadership practice
By exploring the trends, challenges and opportunities of working in the sector, participants on this course gain greater understanding of the context for leadership and the capabilities required to strengthen the performance of local government individuals and organisations now and into the future.
ABOUT THE PRESENTERSLeadership Program Specialist: Sophi Bruce With over 20 years’ experience working in and with the public sector, Sophi specialises in approaches to leadership development, change and transition, and social impact projects. She understands the complexities of leading in local government and draws on a range of techniques that help people to work collaboratively and generate improved outcomes. With UTS since 2011, Sophi has responsibility for the suite of leadership programs offered by the Centre for Local Government.
Throughout the course, participants will also hear from leading academics and practitioners from the local government sector plus will learn from the experience of eachother through discussion and activities.
CONTENT WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The principles and purpose of local govern-ment leadership
Capacity building approaches; leadership capabilities and frameworks
Values based leadership within councils and places
Leading in political, ethical and collabora-tive environments
Tools for leadership creativity and innova-tion
Research and trends for leadership futures
Professionals holding (or are about to take up) a significant supervisory or management position;
Professionals who aspire to a more senior and/or broader leadership role
Professionals who are new to local government
Professionals who want to develop leadership nous
Professionals who seek career pro-gression
DATES 2-4 May (Block 1) and 31 May & 1 June (Block 2) 2018
FEE $2,530 (GST free)
LOCATION UTS City Campus
MORE INFORMATIONUTS Centre for Local Government/UTS Institute for Public Policy & GovernanceUniversity of Technology SydneyPO Box 123 Broadway NSW 2007
Register NowT: 02 9514 4738E: [email protected] W: ippg.uts.edu.au
UTS CRICOS PROVIDER CODE: 00099F
