Have a great holiday season!

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Thanks so much for your support in 2018 and we look forward to working with you in 2019!

2018 President’s Award for Distinguished Contribution to SOLGM

On Friday 14 December in Dunedin, SOLGM President Phil Wilson presented the inaugral ‘2018 President’s Award for Distinguished Contribution to SOLGM’ to Pam Jordan's mother Betty and brother Barry in recognition of Pam’s unwavering service to SOLGM. We would all of course, have wished that she was there in person to receive it, and we grieve her loss from the SOLGM family. Read all about Pam’s signification contribution here

Get ready to start 2019 off well by registering for one of our upcoming events and professional development courses:

Early bird registration now open - Professional Administrators Forum – 14 March – 15 March

Set yourself up for success in 2019 with our annual PA Forum. This year’s programme focuses on resilience, networking and practical tools that can be immediately applied in your role.

You’ll learn about:

Juggling multiple demands - Lisa King of Eat My Lunch
Resilience and wellbeing – living with purpose and passion, fuelling your fire and turning challenges into success
Developing successful work partnerships and using your personal presence to take charge when you are not in charge
The latest IT developments and trends you should know about, plus tips and tricks on using Microsoft Office products to make your job easier
An optional tour of Parliament, dinner at Te Papa included and a welcome to Wellington from Barbara McKerrow, Chief Operating Officer at Wellington City Council

JLT Risk Management Forum – Wellington - 18 February – 19 February

One of the best tools in the kit of a risk manager is the ability to apply ‘fit for purpose’ foresight techniques, and be able to relate the insights you generate to the day to day. This year’s JLT SOLGM Risk Management Forum will build your skills in the practice of foresight and stimulate your thinking on the trends and issues that are just beyond the horizon. Find out more

Project Management – Wellington – 28 February – 1 March

This workshop is designed for councils and is based on years of experience of working with councils on real projects. It will also teach highly experienced Project Managers some simple, fast and effective tools and techniques that work. More info and to register

Hear from Frank Aldridge about what you'll gain by attending Project Management

Applications for Awards, Scholarships and Exchanges are open

This year, the LGFA Award for Transforming Service Delivery was jointly won by Whangarei District Council for Trilogy, and Wellington City Council for GoShift.

Trilogy was described by the judges as an ambitious digital transformation programme that demonstrated real financial benefits for Whangarei ratepayers. In addition it was on time and within budget. GoShift (now known as Simpli), a collaborative initiative to improve the building consent process, is a shining example of what local authorities can achieve when they work together.

Does your Council have a programme or project that has resulted in an exceptional service experience through innovative delivery or the redesign of business processes?

If so, we encourage you to submit an entry for the LGFA Transforming Service Delivery category of our 2019 Excellence Awards.

Find out more at www.SOLGM.org.nz/Awards2019

Marianne Cavanagh on her Overseas Manager Exchange to Australia

Applications for our 2019 Overseas Manager Exchanges close on 8 February. This year we have four exchanges up for grabs; one to the US, sponsored by Civic Financial Service, one to Canada (British Columbia) and two to Australia (Queensland and New South Wales), sponsored by JLT.

One of our 2018 recipients, Marianne Cavanagh, Principal Advisor, Corporate, Whanganui District Council reflects on her exchange to Western Downs Regional Council, Queensland, Australia. Read the story here