This is a development programme for high-calibre graduates with the potential to become senior managerial leaders in local government within the next ten years.
Officer development
Supporting 21st century local authority management and leadership.
The next generation of local government will be leading through unprecedented times and councils have a vital role play in building civil society:
- making tough decisions
- devolving power to local people
- promoting fairness and tackling inequality.
Great leadership from managers and chief executives is crucial to our shared vision for local government – efficient, accountable, reliable and changing lives for the better. So now, more than ever, we need to ensure our officers are bold and ambitious leaders; equipped to tackle these challenges and lead local government to make a difference, deliver and be trusted.
As the role of councils is rapidly changing, so to is that of our officers, managers and chief executives. We have several programmes to develop the leadership skills of these professionals, with the focus being on ensuring:
- the brightest and best graduates are encouraged and supported into the sector
- that those leading our local authorities are offered superb class leadership development opportunities to stretch their knowledge and capability to effectively lead across place.
Ashridge Virtual Learning Resource Centre
Developed in conjunction with Ashridge Business School this resource provides free access to a range of selected development materials for both local government managerial and political leaders.
LG Challenge
The LG Challenge is a competition for local government's aspiring future top executives. Ten contestants undertake five tough real-life challenges hosted by councils around the country. The winner receives the £10,000 Bruce-Lockhart scholarship.
Strategic leadership in modern local government
This is a modular programme aimed at managers seeking to become senior strategic managers and leaders within local government. Delivered by KBA Solutions, the programme provides a blended learning experience.
Leaning into the future
This programme is supported by the LGA and has been developed by Ashridge Business School and the Office for Public Management (OPM). It is designed for aspiring chief executives, assistant/deputy chief executives and directors in local government.
National Crisis Leadership Centre
Kent County Council's immersive leadership programmes delivers a real time, powerful learning experience utilising a methodology that does not exist outside blue light and military services. Using a mix of blended learning in terms of interactive immersive technology and experts in their field linked to holistic leadership assessment is really quite unique.
Aspiring future public sector leaders
The Society of Local Authority Chief Executives (SOLACE) has devised an eight-day programme to target development for public sector managers ready for their next career step.
LC leadership programme
The unique LC Leadership Programme takes good leaders and through supporting their development, increases the leadership capacity of the sector and its ability to improve the lives of local people..
Last updated: 10 December 2012
