LGProcast
Local Government Professionals Inc
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LGPro is the member association and leading voice for people working in Local Government in Victoria, providing leadership, professional development, advocacy, and representation in the pursuit of excellence. Join LGPro for intimate conversations with local government leaders and sector experts as they tackle the big issues facing council leaders as they arise in the podcast for local government decision makers across Victoria, the LGProcast.
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LGProcast - Episode 15 - What’s Keeping Council Leaders Up at Night?
This episode discusses the Australian Local Government CEO Index findings, revealing that leadership and culture are top priorities for council executives, with emerging trends in financial sustainability and AI.
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LGProcast - Episode 18 - What’s Missing from the Local Government Amendment Bill?
This episode analyzes the Local Government Amendment (Governance and Integrity) Bill in Victoria, discussing its key provisions like mandatory training for mayors, extended suspension periods for misconduct, and what potential gaps remain in the legislation.
·14m - 3
LGProcast - Episode 13 - Council Chiefs React to Commonwealth Games Cancellation
·12m - 4
LGProcast - Episode 19 – AI for Senior Leaders
This episode discusses the importance of AI for senior leaders in local government, focusing on practical applications and business outcomes rather than just tools like ChatGPT.
·11m - 5
LGProcast - Episode 24 – The Deadline for Mental Health First Aid
This episode discusses new occupational health and safety regulations requiring Victorian local governments to provide mental health first aid training, featuring an interview with accredited instructor Michelle Kleinert about her personal journey and professional expertise.
·12m - 6
LGProcast - Episode 14 - The Future of Local Government - the Kiwi Perspective
This episode explores New Zealand's major review of local government, initiated in 2021, with recommendations on council roles and governance.
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LGProcast - Episode 16 – Local Government Reforms: What You Need to Know
This episode discusses Victoria's local government reforms, focusing on the tight four-week consultation period and the need for councils to understand and respond to legislative proposals.
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LGProcast - Episode 17 – Managing Complex Performance and Mental Health
This episode of LGProcast explores performance management in complex scenarios, focusing on mental health and industrial relations.
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LGProcast - Episode 20 – How Risky is Your Council?
This episode explores risk management in Victoria's local government sector, featuring expert Pete Gervasoni discussing how councils can improve decision-making and organizational resilience through updated ISO standards.
·15m - 10
LGProcast - Episode 22 - The Real Risks of Wage Underpayment
This episode discusses the evolving risks of wage underpayment for Victoria's local government councils due to recent employment law changes, including the criminalization of wage theft and other legislative updates.
·15m - 11
LGProcast - Episode 23 - The Future of Work
This episode explores the future of the local government workforce in Victoria, discussing how workforce size, skills, and ways of working might evolve over the next 20-30 years to meet changing community needs.
·13m - 12
LGProcast - Episode 26 - Can Your Managers Handle Difficult Conversations?
LGProcast examines why managers avoid difficult performance conversations and how Gavin Carnegie’s 25 years of facilitation experience informs LG Pro’s Managing Performance and Productivity Workshop.
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LGProcast - Episode 21 – What You Need to Know Before Your Next Major Project
This episode discusses Maddox's comprehensive guidance for Victorian local governments on managing major infrastructure projects, featuring insights from experts with decades of experience.
·11m - 14
LGProcast - Episode 25 - How Community Satisfaction Surveys are Changing
Hidden gemLGProcast examines how Klein is changing Victoria's community satisfaction surveys after feedback gathered by LG Pro and LGV.
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