Emerging from a group of professionals with a responsibility for training and professional improvement who had met informally for 7 years, the recently formed Learning and Development SIG is now proactive in addressing issues related to workplace learning and improvement, performance management, leadership and cultural development, health & well-being and career and personal development. Because learning and development is addressed differently throughout Councils, Local Government professionals are encouraged to attend to share experiences and challenges, learn from and network with colleagues and hear from experts in this growing field.

Convenor

Trish Winterling Organisation Development Consultant Knox City Council Tel: (03) 9298 8407 trish.winterling@knox.vic.gov.au

2010 Meeting Dates

Date: Tuesday 11 May
Time: 10am to 12 noon
Venue: Whitehorse City Council, Nunawading 2 Room Civic Suite , Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading
Host Contact: Jayne O’Grady
Marketing Learning and Development Opportunities
• How do you promote the benefits of L&D across the organisation as being critical to achieving outcomes?
• How do you get maximum attendance?
(Presentation and Workshop format)

Date: Thursday 5 August
Time: 10am to 12 noon
Venue:Cardinia City Council, Council Chambers, Henty Hwy, Pakenham
Host Contact: Jenny Smith
What is Happening in L&D Outside Local Government
Guest speaker (Suggestions Welcome)

Date: 16 November 2010
Time: 10am to 12 noon
Venue: Darebin City Council, Function Room, Preston
Host Contact: Helen Barbutt
Growing Leaders
• What are the current and emerging themes around leadership in Local Government?
• What does your leadership program aim to achieve? Is there a leadership framework to guide your approach?
• What should a Local Government Leadership Development program consist of? (ie. talent management/succession planning, emotional awareness, measurement tools, etc)
(Workshop format)