Stop taking offence: applying reflection, restraint and resilience to improve relationships and outcomes Webinar

Do you struggle not to go on the attack when challenged?  Or perhaps your default approach is to withdraw?  In this workshop, you will learn strategies to manage your reactions, reframe your perceptions and navigate challenging conversations with grace.  

Offering techniques to ensure you stop taking offense and simultaneously build increased resilience in your interactions, this workshop will enhance your emotional intelligence and allow you to enjoy a more balanced, positive outlook. 

Day/Date: Tuesday 13 August

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Cost: Entry from $110.00 (GST inclusive) per person - available to all Council Officers

Please Note: This webinar will not be recorded. 

LGMA Members: This webinar is eligible to be redeemed under the 3 complimentary webinars you receive as an LGMA Member. Please contact admin@lgmaqld.org.au if you'd like to redeem this event.

Time management: Optimise your time Webinar

Like all larger organisations, local governments are riddled with potential time suckers.  Our productivity is challenged by interruptions, processes, technology, moving deadlines, unclear objectives and people.  While there is no silver bullet for all of these things, there are ways you can manage day-to-day interruptions, plan your time effectively and prioritise like a pro to improve productivity.

This workshop will provide tips on creating efficient to-do lists, planning your time effectively and minimising the impact of interruptions.  BE warned, good time management is addictive.

Day/Date: Wednesday 21 August

Time: 10:30am - 11:30am

Cost: Entry from $110.00 (GST inclusive) per person - available to all Council Officers

Please Note: This webinar will not be recorded. 

LGMA Members: This webinar is eligible to be redeemed under the 3 complimentary webinars you receive as an LGMA Member. Please contact admin@lgmaqld.org.au if you'd like to redeem this event.

Council Case Studies

Local government continues to come up with new, innovative and impactful projects that have made a difference to council or community in some way. 

LGMA values information sharing between councils and is pleased to provide an opportunity to highlight the great work officers are doing within the State via this Council Case Studies Webinar Series featuring nominations from the LGMA Awards for Excellence.

The webinar series will be held from the 3-5 September.

Categories covered over the 3-day series include:

Council Systems: Tuesday 3 September 10:00am - 11:30am

Workplace Wellbeing: Tuesday 3 September 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Active Communities: Wednesday 4 September - 10:00am - 11:30am

Conservation: Thursday 5 September 10:00am - 11:30am

Connected Communities: Thursday 5 September 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Webinar - Council Systems

Day/Date: Tuesday 3 September 2024

Time: 10:00am - 11:30am

Cost: Complimentary to officers from Subscribing Councils

Council Case Studies

Local government continues to come up with new, innovative and impactful projects that have made a difference to council or community in some way. 

LGMA values information sharing between councils and is pleased to provide an opportunity to highlight the great work officers are doing within the State via this Council Case Studies Webinar Series featuring nominations from the LGMA Awards for Excellence.

The webinar series will be held from the 3-5 September.

Categories covered over the 3-day series include:

Council Systems: Tuesday 3 September 10:00am - 11:30am

Workplace Wellbeing: Tuesday 3 September 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Active Communities: Wednesday 4 September - 10:00am - 11:30am

Conservation: Thursday 5 September 10:00am - 11:30am

Connected Communities: Thursday 5 September 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Webinar - Workplace Wellbeing

Case Study 1 – Gladstone Regional Council – Our Culture Journey

Case Study 2 – Western Downs Regional Council – The Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program

Case Study 3 – Quilpie Shire Council – Workplace Wellbeing

Day/Date: Tuesday 3 September 2024

Time: 2.00pm - 3.30pm

Cost: Complimentary to officers from Subscribing Councils

Flyer: More information on each case study can be viewed here

Council Case Studies

Local government continues to come up with new, innovative and impactful projects that have made a difference to council or community in some way. 

LGMA values information sharing between councils and is pleased to provide an opportunity to highlight the great work officers are doing within the State via this Council Case Studies Webinar Series featuring nominations from the LGMA Awards for Excellence.

The webinar series will be held from the 3-5 September.

Categories covered over the 3-day series include:

Council Systems: Tuesday 3 September 10:00am - 11:30am

Workplace Wellbeing: Tuesday 3 September 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Active Communities: Wednesday 4 September - 10:00am - 11:30am

Conservation: Thursday 5 September 10:00am - 11:30am

Connected Communities: Thursday 5 September 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Webinar - Active Communities

Day/Date: Wednesday 4 September 2024

Time: 10:00am - 11:30am

Cost: Complimentary to officers from Subscribing Councils

Flyer: More information on each case study can be viewed here

Council Case Studies

Local government continues to come up with new, innovative and impactful projects that have made a difference to council or community in some way. 

LGMA values information sharing between councils and is pleased to provide an opportunity to highlight the great work officers are doing within the State via this Council Case Studies Webinar Series featuring nominations from the LGMA 2024 Awards for Excellence.

The webinar series will be held from the 3-5 September, with 6 webinars in total, 3 case studies per webinar.

Categories covered over the 3-day series include:

Webinar 1 - Council Systems: Tuesday 3 September 10:00am - 11:30am

Webinar 2 - Workplace Wellbeing: Tuesday 3 September 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Webinar 3 - Active Communities: Wednesday 4 September - 10:00am - 11:30am

Webinar 4 - Culture and Communities: Wednesday 4 September 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Webinar 5 - Conservation: Thursday 5 September 10:00am - 11:30am

Webinar 6 - Connected Communities: Thursday 5 September 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Webinar Four - Culture & Communities

Day/Date: Wednesday 4 September 2024

Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Cost: Complimentary to officers from Subscribing Councils

Council Case Studies

Local government continues to come up with new, innovative and impactful projects that have made a difference to council or community in some way. 

LGMA values information sharing between councils and is pleased to provide an opportunity to highlight the great work officers are doing within the State via this Council Case Studies Webinar Series featuring nominations from the LGMA Awards for Excellence.

The webinar series will be held from the 3-5 September.

Categories covered over the 3-day series include:

Council Systems: Tuesday 3 September 10:00am - 11:30am

Workplace Wellbeing: Tuesday 3 September 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Active Communities: Wednesday 4 September - 10:00am - 11:30am

Conservation: Thursday 5 September 10:00am - 11:30am

Connected Communities: Thursday 5 September 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Webinar - Conservation

Case Study 1 – Gladstone Regional Council – First Nations Fire Officer

Case Study 2 – Balonne Shire Council – Wild Dog Exclusion Fence Program

Case Study 3 – Sunshine Coast Council – Land for Wildlife Southeast Queensland

Day/Date: Thursday 5 September 2024

Time: 10:00am - 11:30am

Cost: Complimentary to officers from Subscribing Councils

Flyer: More information on each case study can be viewed here

Council Case Studies

Local government continues to come up with new, innovative and impactful projects that have made a difference to council or community in some way. 

LGMA values information sharing between councils and is pleased to provide an opportunity to highlight the great work officers are doing within the State via this Council Case Studies Webinar Series featuring nominations from the LGMA Awards for Excellence.

The webinar series will be held from the 3-5 September.

Categories covered over the 3-day series include:

Council Systems: Tuesday 3 September 10:00am - 11:30am

Workplace Wellbeing: Tuesday 3 September 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Active Communities: Wednesday 4 September - 10:00am - 11:30am

Conservation: Thursday 5 September 10:00am - 11:30am

Connected Communities: Thursday 5 September 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Webinar - Connected Communities

Case Study 1 – Ipswich City Council – Stronger Communities Program

Case Study 2 – Brisbane City Council – Brisbane Metro

Case Study 3 – Redland City Council – Embracing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Initiative

Day/Date: Thursday 5 September 2024

Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Cost: Complimentary to officers from Subscribing Councils

Flyer: More information on each case study can be viewed here

Managing stress for improved wellbeing Webinar

Take control of your stress and enhance your wellbeing.  This workshop will explore practical strategies for identifying and managing stress.  What is stress, how can it manifest and why does it matter?

Through consideration of your own stress triggers and stress relievers, you will learn to read your early warning signals and build understanding of what works for you.  You will then formulate an individualised pathway for prioritising self-care and developing resilience to remain calm under pressure.  

Day/Date: Tuesday 15 October

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Cost: Entry from $110.00 (GST inclusive) per person - available to all Council Officers

Please Note: This webinar will not be recorded. 

LGMA Members: This webinar is eligible to be redeemed under the 3 complimentary webinars you receive as an LGMA Member. Please contact admin@lgmaqld.org.au if you'd like to redeem this event.

Time management: Effective meetings Webinar

How much of your time goes to hour-long meetings which could have been an email?  Or talkfests where nothing changes?  This workshop will elevate your meeting game by providing insight into relevant strategies and techniques for identifying, planning and facilitating productive meetings that generate true results and minimise productivity loss.  Learn what meeting style suits each objective, who should attend and how to frame an agenda so you can have better (and fewer) meetings that actually add value to your team and organisation.

Day/Date: Wednesday 16 October

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Cost: Entry from $110.00 (GST inclusive) per person - available to all Council Officers

Please Note: This webinar will not be recorded. 

LGMA Members: This webinar is eligible to be redeemed under the 3 complimentary webinars you receive as an LGMA Member. Please contact admin@lgmaqld.org.au if you'd like to redeem this event.

Seeking and accepting feedback for performance improvement Webinar

Feedback is a gift but it is one which is often not taken full advantage of.  This workshop will encourage you to seek the feedback you need to improve your performance, interactions with others and reputation.  You will discover techniques for requesting feedback from colleagues, superiors and direct reports.

You will then explore how to take on that feedback and respond to the gift of others’ perceptions and views, even where these may be critical.   The ability to seek and accept feedback has many benefits including to foster growth, improve relationships and create a positive work environment.

Day/Date: Tuesday 29 October

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Cost: Entry from $110.00 (GST inclusive) per person - available to all Council Officers

Please Note: This webinar will not be recorded. 

LGMA Members: This webinar is eligible to be redeemed under the 3 complimentary webinars you receive as an LGMA Member. Please contact admin@lgmaqld.org.au if you'd like to redeem this event.

Diversity today’s workplace: Create it and foster it Webinar

Diversity is easy to conceptualise but difficult to create in a workplace.  There are many conscious and unconscious biases that work against the creation of diverse workplaces as well as very real impediments at a community level.

Join this panel of officers as they outline the success stories and challenges of seeking to create a workplace where everyone can thrive.  Explore the benefits of a diverse team, challenges to overcome and strategies to foster a truly inclusive culture.

Day/Date: Tuesday 19 November

Time: 10:00am - 11:30am

Cost: Entry from $110.00 (GST inclusive) per person - available to all Council Officers

Please Note: This webinar will not be recorded. 

LGMA Members: This webinar is eligible to be redeemed under the 3 complimentary webinars you receive as an LGMA Member. Please contact admin@lgmaqld.org.au if you'd like to redeem this event.

Self-performance assessment: a tool for self-awareness and insight Webinar

Regular self-performance assessment is a valuable practice but rarely encouraged or taught as a routine.  Committing to undertake a self-performance assessment and having the skills to do this well requires a level of self-reflection and perspective that does not come naturally to most.

Equip yourself with the tools to track your progress and take charge of your professional growth.  Learn how to evaluate your own work effectively and set achievable goals including tips for identifying your strengths and weaknesses and steps for improvement.

Day/Date: Wednesday 20 November

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Cost: Entry from $110.00 (GST inclusive) per person - available to all Council Officers

Please Note: This webinar will not be recorded. 

LGMA Members: This webinar is eligible to be redeemed under the 3 complimentary webinars you receive as an LGMA Member. Please contact admin@lgmaqld.org.au if you'd like to redeem this event.

Mastering Personal Goal Setting: Unlock your potential Webinar

Discover how to generate focus and momentum towards your personal/career goals.  Uncover your blueprint for identifying and building clear, inspiring, objectives and milestones to drive action and growth.  Learn key strategies to overcome obstacles and maintain your accountability and motivation as you work towards your goals.

Managing interruptions: regain focus and boost productivity Webinar

Equip yourself with practical techniques to identify and understand your most common interruptions, their causes and the patterns that support them. Learn the real impact these interruptions have on your output.  Then, reclaim your time by implementing key strategies to reduce distractions and interruptions and maintain productivity.

Day/Date: Wednesday 12 February 2025 

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Cost: Entry from $110.00 (GST inclusive) per person - available to all Council Officers

Please Note: This webinar will not be recorded. 

LGMA Members: This webinar is eligible to be redeemed under the 3 complimentary webinars you receive as an LGMA Member. Please contact admin@lgmaqld.org.au if you'd like to redeem this event.

Invest in your career and personal growth by building your EQ.  Discover how a high emotional intelligence (EQ) can propel your professional journey.  High EQ enhances teamwork, communication, empathy and adaptability.  Nurturing your self-awareness empowers you to manage stress, stay focused and build meaningful relationships.

Day/Date: Tuesday 18 March 2025

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Cost: Entry from $110.00 (GST inclusive) per person - available to all Council Officers

Please Note: This webinar will not be recorded. 

LGMA Members: This webinar is eligible to be redeemed under the 3 complimentary webinars you receive as an LGMA Member. Please contact admin@lgmaqld.org.au if you'd like to redeem this event.

Unlocking social media engagement: Essential strategies for maximising your online presence Webinar

Delve into practical techniques for leveraging your social media impact.  Learn to create compelling content, engage your audience and optimise your online presence.  Gain insights into potential risks while exploring what it takes to storyboard and create a successful online campaign.

Day/Date: Tuesday 25 March 2025

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Cost: Entry from $110.00 (GST inclusive) per person - available to all Council Officers

Please Note: This webinar will not be recorded. 

LGMA Members: This webinar is eligible to be redeemed under the 3 complimentary webinars you receive as an LGMA Member. Please contact admin@lgmaqld.org.au if you'd like to redeem this event.

Discover how becoming a master collaborator will enable you to be a standout team player, elevate your effectiveness and build stronger professional relationships.  Whether you are leading a team or striving to enhance your collaborative skills this Webinar will provide you with practical insights and proven techniques to boost your capability in fostering a cooperative team culture.

Day/Date: Tuesday April 1 2025

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Cost: Entry from $110.00 (GST inclusive) per person - available to all Council Officers

Please Note: This webinar will not be recorded. 

LGMA Members: This webinar is eligible to be redeemed under the 3 complimentary webinars you receive as an LGMA Member. Please contact admin@lgmaqld.org.au if you'd like to redeem this event.

The art of delegation – a productivity booster Webinar

Unlock the secrets of effective delegation to transform your workload.  Gain insights into delegation strategies, potential pitfalls and risks, the art of matching tasks with the right people and setting clear expectations.   Whether you are leading a team, or a team member looking to streamline tasks and focus on priorities, this Webinar is designed to provide key delegation strategies and practical tips to increase productivity.

Day/Date: Tuesday 29 April 2025

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Cost: Entry from $110.00 (GST inclusive) per person - available to all Council Officers

Please Note: This webinar will not be recorded. 

LGMA Members: This webinar is eligible to be redeemed under the 3 complimentary webinars you receive as an LGMA Member. Please contact admin@lgmaqld.org.au if you'd like to redeem this event.

Public speaking – taking your first steps into the spotlight Webinar

Elevate your speaking prowess with our beginner-friendly public speaking essentials.  This Webinar is designed to equip you with practical tips and techniques to build confidence, conquer nerves, structure compelling speeches and engage your audience effectively.

Day/Date: Tuesday 13 May 2025

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Cost: Entry from $110.00 (GST inclusive) per person - available to all Council Officers

Please Note: This webinar will not be recorded. 

LGMA Members: This webinar is eligible to be redeemed under the 3 complimentary webinars you receive as an LGMA Member. Please contact admin@lgmaqld.org.au if you'd like to redeem this event.

Personal toolbox: techniques for managing negative and harmful behaviours.

Take charge of your well-being and join us for an empowering Webinar focused on managing bullying and harassment directed at you in the workplace.  Learn essential strategies and practical tools to effectively navigate and respond to challenging situations, build resilience and identify and access support networks.

Day/Date: Tuesday 20 May

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Cost: Entry from $110.00 (GST inclusive) per person - available to all Council Officers

Please Note: This webinar will not be recorded. 

LGMA Members: This webinar is eligible to be redeemed under the 3 complimentary webinars you receive as an LGMA Member. Please contact admin@lgmaqld.org.au if you'd like to redeem this event.

Master the art of Self-advocacy Webinar

Discover how to confidently amplify your voice, navigate challenges and achieve career goals.  Learn essential skills and proven strategies to effectively advocate for yourself in the workplace.  Step into your power, increase your self-awareness, enhance your confidence and take charge of your professional journey by mastering the art of self-advocacy.

Day/Date: Tuesday 24 June

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Cost: Entry from $110.00 (GST inclusive) per person - available to all Council Officers

Please Note: This webinar will not be recorded. 

LGMA Members: This webinar is eligible to be redeemed under the 3 complimentary webinars you receive as an LGMA Member. Please contact admin@lgmaqld.org.au if you'd like to redeem this event.