Investing in Councillor Development: Why Effective Training Matters

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of effective training for councillors and the impact of the Councillor Development Charter.

In the final episode of our series, we ask the big question: Why does effective training matter—and what difference does it really make? We explore the transformative power of the Councillor Development Charter, a framework that’s reshaping how councils approach leadership and learning. Join us on Governance Matters, where Rachel Basham and Councillor Gareth Barnard share their invaluable perspectives as assessors of this critical process. Discover how the Charter: Cultivates stronger member-...

People in this episode

Guest: Councillor Gareth Barnard

Topics covered

• Councillor Development
• Effective Training
• Leadership
• Learning

Keywords

• transformative power
• framework
• councils
• leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Councillor Development Charter

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