1) The role of elected members
Focusing on the rights, responsibilities, accountabilities and role of elected members, we help you to understand the distinction between 'governance' and 'management'.
For more information download the Workshop Agenda

2) Media and presentation skills
Get in front of the camera and the microphone to practice your interview technique. Learn how to inform the public about the issues as you see them, while ensuring collective council decisions are respected.
For more information download the Workshop Agenda

3) An introduction to consultation skills
Better community consultation means better decisions. Discover the theory behind public consultation and examine different techniques to engage with local people.
For more information download the Workshop Agenda 

4) Effective team review
Using the Carisbrook Stadium example, we look into the dynamics of a successful team. You will also discover what kind of team member you are and how you work best in a team.
For more information download the WorkshopAgenda

5) Ethical responsibilities
Through lively group discussion and debate, we explore the moral maze surrounding politics, ethics and values.
For more information download the Workshop Agenda

6) Introduction to local government
In this broad overview we touch on many key areas of local government, from the RMA and the Local Government Act, to conflicts of interest and the code of conduct. 
For more information download the Workshop Agenda

7) Elected members effectiveness
We look at the different ways to gather information and maintain key relationships both in and out of council. We discuss lobbying and collaboration, consultation and performance monitoring. 
For more information downlaod the Workshop Agenda

8) Understanding orders
Knowing exactly how council meetings work is vital to the success of any elected member. We translate the jargon, cover the protocol and discuss what makes an effective meeting.
For more information download the Workshop Agenda

9) Chairing meetings
Learn the 'ins and outs' of chairing, from getting the committee established and pre-meeting actions, to managing the meeting and the participants.
For more information download the Workshop Agenda

10) Conflicts of interest
Conflicts of interest are unavoidable. Failure to identify and manage conflict may land both you and the council in hot water. We discuss different types of conflicts, legal and ethical obligations, and options open to manage them.
For more information download the Workshop Agenda

11) TBC

12) Effective directorship
This new module is intended for elected members who are also directors of Council Controlled Organisations. The primary objective of the module is to assist participants to understand their CCO director’s responsibilities and to become familiar with the governance disciplines that accompany their directorship role.
For more information download the Workshop Agenda