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In this jam-packed SOLGM News, hear from Dr Ganesh Nana of BERL on what he thinks the elephant in the room is for local government and be sure to register for the 2018/2019 SOLGM BERL Adjustors webinar.
Exciting news – applications are now open for our 2019 Awards, Exchanges and Scholarships. Do make sure you get your application in, this opportunity only comes around once a year.
Focus on wellbeing welcome, but local government funding model remains elephant in the room
Read what Dr Ganesh Nana of Business and Economic Research Limited (BERL) has to say on the topic of wellbeings.
Want to hear more from Dr Ganesh Nana? Make sure you register to attend the upcoming webinar – the 2018/2019 SOLGM BERL Adjustors on 24 October. This is a great opportunity to get some practical forecasting advice, for a very low cost. Ganesh will explain what has changed in the last 12 months and why and provide an overview of the economic situation and what that means for your council. Register now
Working in Communications/Marketing/Engagement?
The upcoming Communications and Engagement Forum on 12 – 13 November is the event for you! From sessions on Invercargill Public Library's award winning 'Keeping up with the Librarians' social strategy to hearing from Gisborne District Council on their award winning ‘WTF (What’s the Future) LTP, this not to be missed two day event is a must for those working in the ever-changing field of communications and engagement in local government. Register here
Check out this video from the talented team at Invercargill City Library
Contract Management Wellington – 15 & 16 November
For those within councils who are involved with contracts and procurement. This workshop covers how to negotiate, monitor and manage effective contracts with suppliers. Register now
Navigating the Political and Management Relationship – 19 November
Are you the Chief Executive of your council? The upcoming Navigating the Political and Management Relationship event on 19 November in Wellington is for you.
Effective working relationships are the basis of effective local governance and lead to successful political and managerial careers. Yet, the most important, that between the Mayor and Chief Executive, is one of the least understood. This one-day workshop reveals the management choices CEs, senior managers - and those aspiring to a senior management career in New Zealand Local Government – have working at “the apex” in political-management organisations. It outlines how to develop and negotiate effective strategies for success in a political-management career. Register now
Applications open for our 2019 Awards, Exchanges and Scholarships
We are excited to let you know that applications are now open for our 2019 Awards, Exchanges and Scholarships. This is an opportunity to showcase your organisation with one of our Excellence Awards, develop your leadership skills through our Leadership Scholarship or Emerging Leader of the Year Award, or learn about local government in another country with one of our Overseas Manager Exchanges. Find out more.
The 2018 SOLGM Wellbeing Indicator Workshop – 16 November – FREE event
Drawing on both national and international work, this will be your opportunity to contribute to the development of a Wellbeing indicators Framework for use in the 2019 Chief Executive Pre-Election reports and the 2021-2013 LTP round. Register
LG Executive Leaders
2018 is now full, but we are taking names for the 2019 waitlist. To be placed on the waitlist please email Samantha Morris
LG Accelerated Leadership Programme
The LG Accelerated Leadership programme is well known by the sector and we will soon be planning our 2019 regional rollouts. If you would like this programme to come to your region, or you would like to attend in 2019 contact us to go on our expressions of interest list. We can also run this programme as an in-house development opportunity for whole leadership teams. Call Fiona Purchas on 04 978 1272 to discuss this.
How Auckland Works with Wellington – Tuesday 30 October
How Auckland Works with Wellington is a half day seminar designed to provide Wellington-based public sector employees the opportunity to learn about how Auckland Governance works, from those who are working on the ground in local and central government in Auckland. Find out more and register
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