A unique ‘flexinar’ programme
This virtual classroom will help you navigate your Council’s decision-making processes more effectively and get to grips with who is responsible for what. You‘ll get a better understanding of where you fit in, and of your roles and responsibilities, and you’ll also get some very practical suggestions for influencing elected member relationships.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the political structure of your Council and the various roles and responsibilities of the political post-holders involved
- Understand the political decision-making process and how you fit in
- Understand the implications for you of the Member Officer Relationship Protocol
- Understand good governance and the role Democratic Services play
Flexinar information
‘Flexinar’ menu
Choose any three of the eight numbered items to create your ideal programme.
Introduction
- Thinking about our personal challenges
- Learning objectives
‘How to’ topics
- 1 Communicating with elected members
- 2 Understanding the motivations of elected members
- 3 Understanding political structures and decision-making where you work
- 4 How to support good governance as a manager (includes key advice)
Tools and models
- 5 The ‘five influencing styles’ model
- 6 The Member Officer Relationship Protocol
Best practice techniques, tips and new ideas
- 7 Political roles and responsibilities
- 8 Accessing resources, information and support (this option relies on your organisation providing some of the information to make this relevant to your situation). BONUS – we can usually fit this into the 90 minutes as well as the three topics you choose!
Action planning
- Review
- Personal action planning
