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      Tailored specifically for Australian councils, we share relevant insights and expert tips on enhancing community engagement, driving efficiency, and leading with innovation.

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      4 shifts every council leader can make to lead with clarity

      4 shifts every council leader can make to lead with clarity

      If you’re leading a council and feel like you're being pulled in ten directions at once, it’s not unfamiliar. The pressure isn’t new. But it’s not supposed to be normal either. Here’s why it feels...

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      A smarter approach to digital transformation in councils

      A smarter approach to digital transformation in councils

      Let’s be real - working in local government isn’t easy. You’re constantly juggling competing priorities, from compliance and governance obligations to delivering essential services for your...

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      Growing community trust through continuous feedback cycles

      Growing community trust through continuous feedback cycles

      If you’re in local government, you already know that the trust of your community is everything. It’s the foundation for building positive relationships. But when trust is eroded, it can feel like...

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      Simplifying the journey to actionable insights

      Simplifying the journey to actionable insights

      Are you tired of spending countless hours making sense of survey data? You’re not alone. Councils across Australia work hard to seek and gather feedback from their employees and community, but for...

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      Unlocking the art of doing more with less: A guide for Councils

      Unlocking the art of doing more with less: A guide for Councils

      Anyone working in local government will be familiar with this conundrum: service delivery expectations from the community and legislative and reporting requirements are both on the rise. But funding...

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      Survey fatigue: triggers and tips on how to avoid it

      Survey fatigue: triggers and tips on how to avoid it

      Survey fatigue. Not a problem…We have probably all heard of it and some of us have experienced it but with a bit of thought it can be relatively easily avoided. Before we get into how, let’s think...

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      Is financial stress taking its toll on organisational productivity?

      Is financial stress taking its toll on organisational productivity?

      Today is the World Day for Safety and Health at Work. While it is primarily focused on preventing workplace accidents, it’s worth reflecting on how the concept of workplace health and safety has...

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