Full-Day (Alternatively run over two consecutive half days)

Course Summary

This practical leadership workshop equips council leaders and supervisors with proven tools to confidently lead people through change. It blends evidence‑based change frameworks with resilience and communication strategies tailored to the realities of Queensland local government.

Current Problem for Councils

Change is constant across councils – restructures, technology upgrades, regulatory shifts and evolving community expectations. Yet many teams experience change fatigue, uncertainty and disengagement. Leaders are being asked to maintain performance and morale while navigating ongoing disruption.

Learning outcomes

Participants will learn how to:

• Understand the psychology of change and its impact on behaviour and performance.
• Apply practical change frameworks to structure and lead transitions.
• Build individual and team resilience during periods of uncertainty.
• Communicate change with clarity, empathy and confidence.
• Manage resistance and strengthen accountability.
• Develop a 90‑day change action plan with risks and mitigations.

Who Should Attend?

This team workshop is ideal for:

• Supervisors, Coordinators and Team Leaders
• Managers and Project Leads implementing new systems or structures
• HR and Organisational Development professionals
• Emerging Leaders building adaptability capability

Content Outline 

• Understanding Change Dynamics
• Practical Change Framework Application
• Building Personal and Team Resilience
• Communication for Change
• Stakeholder Management
• 90‑Day Action Planning.

Why It Works – Benefits

This workshop moves participants from coping with change to confidently leading it. Leaders leave with practical tools they can immediately apply within their teams to lift engagement and sustain momentum.

This workshop is part of the Council Leadership Program offered in Queensland by Edmonds Facilitation. 

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