Local Government

CfOD provides specialist training for local government and has designed and delivered organisational development and skill-based training services to 43 of the 78 local councils in Victoria.

As well as this extensive experience and expertise, our Managing Director, Margaret Devlin, served nine years as a metropolitan councillor (including a term as mayor). This gives us a unique perspective of complex issues facing councilors, managers and staff in their interface with the community.

We understand the significance of local government and its responsibility for delivering a wide range of economic, environmental, infrastructure and human services. Our programs are aimed at supporting and enhancing the critical roles of leadership and governance of local communities and will add perspective and value to your council.

We offer a full range of services, including:

• Leadership and Management Development
• Executive Coaching and Mentoring (including Manager as Coach training)
• Peer Support Program – an online mentoring facility developed specifically for the local government sector
• Facilitation and Facilitation Training
• Innovation and Change
• Strategic Planning
• Corporate Planning
• Team Building and Team Interventions
• Governance including formal meeting skills including chairing skills, managing meetings and minute taking
• Education and Training including: communication skills, influencing skills, business writing, negotiation skills and conflict resolution
• Community Consultation
• Customer Service
• Graduate Development Programs

CfOD also offers tailored councilor development options for Mayors and Councillors, including one-on-one coaching and mentoring, facilitation of corporate planning sessions and conflict mediation.

To find out more about our services to local government, please contact Centre for Organisation Development on (03) 9645 4466 or email info@cfod.com.au.