Councillor Training
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Practical training for the realities of being a councillor
Being an effective councillor takes more than understanding the constitution. Our workshops help councillors develop the practical skills, confidence and relationships they need to make a difference in their communities.
Drawing on 24 years of elected local government experience, our training uses real examples, discussion and practical techniques rather than theory for theory’s sake. Every session is tailored to the council and can be delivered online or in person.
As well as our off-the-shelf workshops, we can design and deliver bespoke training for councillors. See our facilitation page for some of the work we have done for councils.
If you are considering your councillor induction programme, have a look at our suggested programme and how we can help.
Off-the-shelf workshops
ZEN and the ARt of Chairing
Curious incident of the Officer in the chamber
Hitchhiker's guide to the Councillor Galaxy
Chairing meetings with confidence and control
How to get the business done while managing different voices, difficult behaviour, fair decision-making and the rules that govern meetings.
Hitchhiker's guide to the Councillor Galaxy
Curious incident of the Officer in the chamber
Hitchhiker's guide to the Councillor Galaxy
Managing casework and time commitments
Practical ways to manage the competing demands of the role, including casework, priorities and maintaining a life outside the council.
Curious incident of the Officer in the chamber
Curious incident of the Officer in the chamber
Curious incident of the Officer in the chamber
Building stronger councillor-officer relationships
Understanding the different roles of members and officers, building trust, challenging constructively and communicating effectively.
The Good, the bad and the influential
The Good, the bad and the influential
Curious incident of the Officer in the chamber
Leading effectively in your community
Understanding your community, reaching beyond the usual voices and building the relationships and support needed to make things happen.
The confidence of dorian gray
The Good, the bad and the influential
The confidence of dorian gray
Building confidence and resilience
Understanding self-doubt and the inner critic, breaking unhelpful patterns and developing practical ways to stay confident and resilient.
It's a wonderful Council life
The Good, the bad and the influential
The confidence of dorian gray
Making a difference as a councillor
Identifying the difference you want to make, turning ambitions into practical steps and recognising the impact you can have.