Local Government Leadership Level 1: Emerging Leaders & Managers Toolkit
Overview
• Understand your strengths, values and leadership style
• Learn the art of clear, confident communication
• Leading people through challenges and change
• Develop your leadership action plan
Speakers
Michelle Swallow
Michelle is a highly experienced director, facilitator, coach and change manager, and is currently Director of Leadership and Change Consultants Pty Ltd. She has built her consulting work on her ability to work with a diverse group of people, concepts, communities and organisations. Michelle’s background is in leadership, governance, advocacy and policy across health, VET, housing, community and capacity building in the community, government and private sectors. She is influenced by a strong commitment to working with businesses and individuals to realise their potential and to make a difference.
Director
Leadership & Change Consultants
Agenda
Capabilities and attributes of an effective leader
- Identify your core values and leadership style
- Understand the skills needed to become an authentic leader and communicator
- Define your personal leadership brand that reflects your commitment to public service and community wellbeing
Leadership communications with new purpose
- Create and convey a clear vision for your team, municipal department or council
- Recognise and value diversity in your team’s working and communication styles
- Construct a strategy to master tough conversations
Fundamentals of Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
- Evaluate your EQ level and identify opportunities for further growth and leadership development
- Understand the link between self-awareness and leadership success
- Embrace qualities of empathy to become a compelling and inspiring leader
Effective decision-making in complex environments
- Understand the nature of complexity, including regulatory frameworks, community dynamics, and stakeholder interests
- Identify, evaluate and harness information from diverse sources to drive practical decisions
- Effectively share information with others and encourage cooperation in coping with change
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Michelle Swallow Director Leadership & Change Consultants
Adaptive leadership in times of disruption and change
- How to engage your team to translate strategic plans into concrete actions
- Understand individual and team resilience to optimise personal and team outcomes
- Strategies to empower your team to embrace change initiatives
Leading small teams through everyday challenges
- Identify current challenges and the impact on work environment
- Develop leadership strategies to enhance organisational outcomes
- Drive team capacity through coaching and performance feedback
Stakeholder engagement
- Identify internal and external stakeholders
- Develop strategies to improve organisational outcomes
- Nurture internal and external relationships
Review key learning points and build your action plan
- Plan actions that will lead to success
- Identify future leadership priorities
- Commit to personal accountability to your actions
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Michelle Swallow Director Leadership & Change Consultants
Pricing
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Venue
Join us online, from the comfort of your home or office.