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Modernising your workplace

Resources and programmes that support with the recruitment, retention and development of the local government workforce and wider workplace.


Creating effective organisational structures (DMA approach)

The LGA Workforce team are qualified to deliver the DMA approach working together with Stanton Marris. The decision-making accountability (DMA) approach is an organisational design tool which establishes the number of layers of management that an organisation needs – and the units within it – to achieve its purposes most effectively.

Creating effective teams: Emergenetics Psychometric Profiling

The workforce team are qualified to lead development sessions using Emergenetics Psychometric Profiling. These sessions can be used by councillors, Senior Management Teams (SMTs), and other colleagues within your local authority. Sessions can be tailored for professional development, away days or implementing projects or services.

New ways of working in local government

Our New Ways of Working programme will provide councils with insight, tools and resources to support improvement across the sector.


360 degree feedback for senior leaders

The 360-degree feedback for senior leaders is a holistic employee review process. It involves gathering anonymous views and opinions from colleagues, councillors, and direct reports, which is used to give well-rounded and constructive feedback.