On behalf of the management of WesTrac, I would like to thank you and your team for the valuable assistance given to us in determining the content and facilitating the cultural integration sessions that took place as a result of a new business acquisition. We have had a lot of positive feedback from both the management of WesTrac and the newly acquired employees
Key Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to
- Review the 4 key instructions of planning
- Critique the McKinsey organisational model to identify resourcing gaps and opportunities
- Weigh the proposed discussion points for time keeping purposes
- Categorise ratepayer’s expectations of your Council
- Conduct an appreciative inquiry on the ideal planning workshop
- Plan to plan to plan to plan (only kidding)
- Contrast the existing planning process used by your Council
- Develop a value mapping framework
Course Description
Planning workshops help Council decide key activities for the following year(s). This course is designed to equip participants with proven tools to use in the planning workshop(s). By knowing how to plan effectively before the planning workshop, you’re more likely to achieve your objectives. An effective planning process will communicate to all staff and residents a plan of what council is expecting to deliver over the next year(s). Staff involvement at all levels is a key component of a successful planning process however, this can be difficult to achieve when staff feel a disconnect between their daily tasks and the strategic outcomes. The challenge is to ensure that there is a conscious and clear connection between each level of the planning process. In the local government environment, this is about ensuring the cascading down of the council plan to the service level plans and ideally, individual work plans and objectives. It is widely accepted that the more overt this connection, the better the planning outcomes.
This process sounds encouraging in theory but can be difficult to implement in practice for a range of reasons including:
- Cynicism of the planning process
- Lack of appreciation of the planning process
- Tendency to re-hash previous plans
- Partial commitment
- Unrealistic goals and objectives
- Limited participation from staff
Australia-wide training courses and workshops
At Preferred Training Networks, we provide both in-person and online training programs for a wide range of organisations across Australia. Our Plan to Plan is run by experienced, qualified experts and tailored to the needs of your business and your employees. Our leadership and management education courses are designed to help your team thrive and develop valuable skills that can transform your workplace.
With programs available in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane and other areas of Australia, we’re able to help businesses across the country create lasting behavioural change and provide them with the tools they need to reach new heights. If you think your business would benefit from Plan to Plan and the help of our professional coaching network, take the first step and contact our team today. Wherever you are in Australia, our coaching program can either come to your organisation or we organise a venue for your convenience. Find out what our training, workshops and skills courses can do for your business and reap the benefits for years to come.
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