Tools for the Future Closing the gap between business as usual and where we need to be

The impact of change Source: FOLG Summit 2013

Closing the gap Where we need to be – Councils of the Future Strategic regional collaborations Community driven participation Broker of key services Co-design planning Technology enabled opportunities Place based delivery Adaptive Community cultures LG at the crossroads Councils Leading Change A question of leadership Colugo at the cross-roads Performance and financial challenges Increasing community expectations Council-centric decisions Fragmented resourcing Two speed LG Service costs are rising Ad-hoc collaboration Poor spatial awareness Where we are now – business as usual LG at the crossroads

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Transformational change impacts our sector Source: FOLG Summit 2012

Transforming Conversations – Objectives Understanding the Future Massive change means the future for Councils looks very different and we need to understand those differences and the opportunities they offer Confronting Reality Recognition that “business as usual” will simply not prepare us for the challenges and the opportunities of the future Mobilising for Action Embracing change and committing to develop a gameplan for the future and engage with our community and stakeholders on this journey

Transforming Conversations – Clarifying Questions Business as Usual What are the key challenges of business as usual for our Council? Councils of the Future What key opportunities does the future hold for us? Closing the Gap What are the priority actions that will take us to from where we are to where we need to be?

Transforming Conversations – Suggested Process Objective is to develop new insights, solutions and strategies Process is structured conversation between individual councils or work teams CEO or facilitator manages debate and develops action plan to close gap This process should be repeated at periodic intervals to reflect change MAV will develop composite framework outcomes from each Council’s clarifying questions

Transforming Leaders – Objectives Understand the challenges of a rapidly changing world on local government Harness the power of leadership and the importance of change leadership Develop a transformative leadership focus and a drive for value creation Develop key leadership styles and competencies

Transforming Leadership – Proposed Process Periodic workshops targeting Directors aspiring for CEO roles Workshops will focus on the shift in emphasis from transactional to transformative leadership styles Workshop topics will be discussed in the context of the Future of Local Government and the massive changes impacting Councils Those attending will be encouraged to actively share their own leadership issues and start building strong and supportive networks Participants will identify how to lead transformational change in their Councils

Regional collaboration is a key opportunity Source: FOLG Summit 2012

The importance of regional collaboration Source: FOLG Summit 2013

Value through Regions – Opportunities Councils drive reform and lead change through regional collaboration Building of key capabilities including those in short supply Economies of scale and sharing of services Value creation through new opportunities in strategic plans

Value Through Regions -Objectives Identify and prioritise the specific benefits and opportunities for regional collaboration Build new value added cross boundary partnerships Build regional and cross boundary leadership capability Create real learning experiences through joint activity Enhance local government capability by building strategic change capability and change readiness

Value Through Regions –Proposed Process Establishing Priorities Workshop identifying key opportunities, priorities, deliverables and change champions to drive priority projects Monitoring Monthly phone calls or meetings with change champions and project teams over 3-6 months period to ensure project is on course and resolve “blockers” Review and Implementation Workshop where learnings on achievements issues and solutions are shared, sign off processes agreed and implementation framework developed

We have recognised the need to build change readiness Source: FOLG Summit 2012

Championing Change -Objectives Leading edge change management tailored to specific local government needs Prioritising, championing and resourcing high value activities for future success to ensure these are taken forward Equipping councils, leadership teams and other work or project teams to develop robust change management plans Developing new creative and value added solutions and better strategic responses to priority initiatives, including “thinking outside the box” Workshop delivered when you need it, working with Councils teams or work groups who will benefit

Championing Change workshop –Proposed Process Focussing for Success Understanding value creation, generative change and building change capability and effectively prioritise and resource to create maximum value and deliver on real priorities Thinking Creatively Embrace value creation and “peel the onion” of organisational process to focus on value; utilise moments of truth to enable a fundamental rethink to our current assumptions and identify new solutions Leading for Success Manage key strategic relationships to get great outcomes; set leadership priorities within the context of changing expectations and become leaders of change to deliver great outcomes

Future tools–Responding to what you told us Source: FOLG Summit 2013

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Next Steps MAV Communication Engagement Implementation