Course Outline
Download Full Course Outline (PDF)Strategic Planning for Councillors
Planning and strategic management is as important to the public sector as it is to the private sector.
About the Course
Long-term sustainability is not just about local governments building the infrastructure that is needed today, but for local governments to have the capacity to maintain the required level of service into the future. Our 1-day workshop covers topics relating to planning for councils’ future directions based on the best strategic fit with the resources available.
Who is this course for?
This program has been developed for newly elected and re-elected Queensland Councillors.
Course Topics
- Purpose of councils
- Planning and strategic management
- Local Government Act 2009 Planning and Reporting Framework
- The Corporate PlanThis program has been developed for newly elected and re-elected Queensland Councillors.The Operational Plan
- Financial Planning
- The Budget
- Corporate Governance Framework
- Business planning
- Service level relationshipsPlanning and strategic management is as important to the public sector as it is to the private sector.Effective communication
- Levels of service framework
- Strategic vision, mission, objectives
- Strategy formulation
- Strategic control
- Balanced scorecard
- Risk management
- Analysis of financial position
- Communicating the plan
- Role, issues and challenges
About the Trainer
John Curran is an experienced senior executive and former CEO. With an early background in accounting, he is experienced in the areas of financial sustainability, debt structuring and interest rate risk management. As an experienced senior leader, John has a proven track record for developing strong working relationships with clients and developing and implementing business strategy and solutions at an operational and strategic level.