Online Training: Writing Advocacy Letters
This programme has been developed for Councillors who write advocacy letters on behalf of their constituents.
England & Wales, Global, Ireland, Scotland
Event
Topic: Personal and organisational development
Resources and training opportunities for building personal skills and developing effective organisations
Online Training: Minuting Virtual Meetings
This programme has been developed to support Councillors and Officers who are responsible for minuting virtual meetings.
England & Wales, Global, Ireland, Scotland
Event
Online Training: Understanding Strategic Thinking
These online participative workshops are ideal for managers or specialists who have a strategic role or who are looking to develop a better understanding and skills in the area of longer term planning and strategy.
England & Wales, Global, Ireland, Scotland
Event
Online Training: Chairing Skills for Virtual Meetings
This programme has been specially written for Councillors and Officers who will be chairing meetings online using platforms such as MS Teams, Google Meet or Zoom.
England & Wales, Global, Ireland, Scotland
Event
Covid-19: Ten things councils could consider in recovery
Richard Kerley, Professor of Management at Queen Margaret University, writes on the importance of judging governance of this crisis by actions and outcomes, looking at specifics rather than rhetoric. He also outlines 10 ideas for councils to consider for recovery.
Australia, England & Wales, Global, Scotland
Blog Post
Blog
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Swift Read: Beyond Covid-19 – the role of Organisational Development
As we start thinking about the recovery phase there will be an opportunity to fundamentally rethink the way things are done and consider radical change, with an emphasis on strategic thinking and not just strategic planning. This swift read makes some key points about culture change.
England & Wales, Scotland
Briefing
Online Training: An Introduction to Mental Health
This two-hour webinar has been designed to provide an introduction to mental health, with the aim of understanding more about some of the most commonly diagnosed disorders, as well as provide advice and guidance on how to support ward members who have issues with their mental health.
England & Wales, Global, Ireland, Scotland
Event
Online Training: Beyond Coronavirus: A new type of culture for a new type of authority: The role of Organisational Development
This series of 3, 90 minutes, online workshops are an interactive opportunity to develop your awareness and understanding of the organisational implications of change and the way in which Organisational Development can be used to challenge and shift culture to where it needs to be. It’s a chance to share experiences and opportunities and stimulate…
England & Wales, Global, Ireland, Scotland
Event
Online Training: Effective Social Media (lunch hour sessions)
This course consists of three modules of one hour each which cover an introduction to using social media effectively, planning and managing your social media and using images and video effectively.
England & Wales, Global, Ireland, Scotland
Event
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Managing remotely in these unprecedented circumstances: a guide
Home working is now compulsory for many people. LGIU associate Keith Crampton offers some pointers for managing teams remotely during the Covid-19 crisis.
Australia, England & Wales, Global, Ireland, Scotland
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