Jul
7
Fri
ADSO Regional Event – South East @ Surrey County Council, Kingston upon Thames
Jul 7 @ 11:00 am
Jul
20
Thu
ADSO London Branch meeting and AGM @ City of London Corporation
Jul 20 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The Programme:

 

  • Group Discussion: Preparing for the 2018 Local Elections – Lorraine Brook to lead a discussion on what needs to happen, when and by whom?
  • Video conferencing, IT and paper-light – Matthew Mannion to lead a discussion on different/new approaches to meeting management.
  • Business continuity and security issues – the implications for Democratic Services.
  • ADSO National Board feedback.
  • ADSO London Branch Seminar 2017 Feedback – What did you like, and perhaps more importantly what did you not like!
  • ADSO London Branch AGM – Appointment of London Branch Committee Officers

We look forward to seeing as many members as possible!

For more information please contact Gary Woodhall, gwoodhall@eppingforestdc.gov.uk

Sep
19
Tue
ADSO training course – “Steps to Management 3” (RB Kensington and Chelsea) @ Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Sep 19 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

This course is aimed at new managers, or those aspiring to management roles, working in Democratic Services, who want to develop or refresh their skills in managing and developing a team. This will include raising the profile of your team in the organisation and using a coaching approach to problem solving.

 

Overview

At the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

  • Understand team development theory and how to facilitate a productive and engaged team
  • Appreciate different operational styles and how to influence others
  • Be able to use a coaching approach for problem solving
  • Develop techniques for enhancing their effectiveness as a manager

The style of the workshop will be participative with opportunities to discuss real work situations in a supportive environment.

Key topics for discussion:

  • The challenges of leading a team
  • Team development – theory and practice
  • Taking a team through change
  • Influencing styles and the assertiveness model
  • Using coaching techniques to explore options, barriers and choices
  • Problem solving – practical exercise
  • Staying effective in your role
  • Leaning and action points

Facilitators: Sue Keogh, ADSO Director of Development and Jackie Shefferd, Associate Development Consultant, South East Employers.

To book a place on the course, please email: Adso.training@nottinghamcity.gov.uk with the following information:

  • Name and contact details (email and telephone)
  • Job title and Local Authority
  • Date and venue of course 
  • ADSO member yes/no?
  • Additional requirements (dietary etc)
  • Purchase order number (please note that we do not accept bookings without a purchase order number)
East Midlands ADSO meeting @ Leicester City Council, Town Hall, Leicester, LE1 9BG.
Sep 19 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

East Midlands ADSO Meeting 19 September 2017, 10.30am

Leicester City Council, Town Hall, Leicester, LE1 9BG.

It will be followed by a modern.gov regional user group at 12.30pm in the same venue.

For more information, please contact:  rebecca.owen@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk

 

Agenda

  • board and regional update,
  • verbal update on the training programme,
  • discussion on officer delegated decisions re the 2012 & 2014 regs (led by John Thorpe at Leicester City Council)
  • information exchange section

Sep
26
Tue
ADSO training course – “Steps to “Management 3” (Nottingham City Council) @ Nottingham
Sep 26 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

This course is aimed at new managers, or those aspiring to management roles, working in Democratic Services, who want to develop or refresh their skills in managing and developing a team. This will include raising the profile of your team in the organisation and using a coaching approach to problem solving.

 

Overview

At the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

  • Understand team development theory and how to facilitate a productive and engaged team
  • Appreciate different operational styles and how to influence others
  • Be able to use a coaching approach for problem solving
  • Develop techniques for enhancing their effectiveness as a manager

The style of the workshop will be participative with opportunities to discuss real work situations in a supportive environment.

Key topics for discussion:

  • The challenges of leading a team
  • Team development – theory and practice
  • Taking a team through change
  • Influencing styles and the assertiveness model
  • Using coaching techniques to explore options, barriers and choices
  • Problem solving – practical exercise
  • Staying effective in your role
  • Leaning and action points

Facilitators: Sue Keogh, ADSO Director of Development and Jackie Shefferd, Associate Development Consultant, South East Employers.

To book a place on the course, please email: Adso.training@nottinghamcity.gov.uk with the following information:

  • Name and contact details (email and telephone)
  • Job title and Local Authority
  • Date and venue of course 
  • ADSO member yes/no?
  • Additional requirements (dietary etc)
  • Purchase order number (please note that we do not accept bookings without a purchase order number)
Oct
6
Fri
ADSO Regional event – South East @ Kent County Council, Maidstone
Oct 6 @ 11:00 am
Oct
11
Wed
ADSO training course – “Working in a Political Environment” (LB Camden) @ London Borough of Camden
Oct 11 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

This course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to improve their understanding of the roles of Members and Officers and to develop their political awareness.

 

Workshop topics:

  • Members and Officers – differences and similarities
  • Understanding the different roles of Members
  • The political context
  • Skills and behaviours for working effectively in a political environment
  • Protocols and codes of conduct
  • Case studies
  • Surgery – an opportunity for delegates to raise issues from their own Authorities
  • Learning points and action planning

 

To book a place on the course, please email: Adso.training@nottinghamcity.gov.uk with the following information:

  • Name and contact details (email and telephone)
  • Job title and Local Authority
  • Date and venue of course 
  • ADSO member yes/no?
  • Additional requirements (dietary etc)
  • Purchase order number (please note that we do not accept bookings without a purchase order number)
Oct
19
Thu
ADSO training course – “Working in a Political Environment” (Staffordshire County Council) @ Staffordshire County Council
Oct 19 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

This course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to improve their understanding of the roles of Members and Officers and to develop their political awareness.

 

Workshop topics:

  • Members and Officers – differences and similarities
  • Understanding the different roles of Members
  • The political context
  • Skills and behaviours for working effectively in a political environment
  • Protocols and codes of conduct
  • Case studies
  • Surgery – an opportunity for delegates to raise issues from their own Authorities
  • Learning points and action planning

 

To book a place on the course, please email: Adso.training@nottinghamcity.gov.uk with the following information:

  • Name and contact details (email and telephone)
  • Job title and Local Authority
  • Date and venue of course 
  • ADSO member yes/no?
  • Additional requirements (dietary etc)
  • Purchase order number (please note that we do not accept bookings without a purchase order number)
Oct
26
Thu
ADSO Regional event – East of England @ St Albans City and District Council
Oct 26 @ 11:00 am
ADSO Regional meeting – East of England @ St Albans City and District Council
Oct 26 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

ADSO Regional meeting – East of England

Thursday 26 October 2017 – St Albans City and District Council at 11am

Items for discussion

o          New Member Inductions

o          Member Development

o          Local Democracy Week

o          Qualifications

o          Review of Scheme of Allowances

Board Member, Director for Development, Sue Keogh will be joining us at this meeting.

For more details or any queries please contact: Joanna.Boaler@essex.gov.uk