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Development programmes

Our development programmes for councillors and managers have been created specifically to meet the needs of people in local government. Courses range from the prestigious Leadership Academy programmes for leading councillors, to the Academy for Executive Leadership for chief executives, directors and heads of service.

What's new – IDeA leadership development refresh

The IDeA is currently reviewing its leadership development activity. As part of this, we have produced a draft leadership strategy which aims to capture the needs of the sector and ensure that our leadership development activity continues to meet these needs.

IDeA Leadership Development Strategy 2008 – draft for consultation (PDF, 23 pages, 223KB)

In this section

  • About our development programmes Last updated 30 January 2008

    The IDeA’s development programmes for councillors and managers have been devised and created specifically to meet the needs of people in local government.

  • Development programmes for managers Last updated 23 December 2008

    Outlines the IDeA leadership development programmes for local authority managers. These are tailored for managers at all stages in their local government careers: from new graduates to executive leaders.

  • Development programmes for councillors Last updated 10 November 2008

    The IDeA offer a full range of political leadership development programmes. Includes training for new members; ward councillors; specific portfolio holders; black, Asian and minority ethnic councillors, and many more.

  • Development programmes for managers and councillors Last updated 10 November 2008

    The relationships between senior managers and senior politicians have a major impact on the performance of a council and the quality of life of its citizens.

  • Delivering your leadership vision: organisational development programme Last updated 7 March 2008

    The IDeA are looking for organisational development and change management professionals working in local government to in series of two-day OD training programmes.

  • On the leadership inside track Last updated 27 December 2007

    Find out how the IDeA and the Leadership Centre can help you, your members and officers tackle the challenges of leading today's local authorities.

  • Political support staff Last updated 26 February 2008

    This new programme for political support staff is designed to discuss, encourage and share best practice in a supportive cross-party environment.

  • RADA in Business Last updated 20 March 2008

    The IDeA has teamed up with RADA in Business, the training arm of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, to offer programmes that train councillors and officers in communication skills.

  • Employee engagement circle Last updated 23 April 2008

    Join the employee engagement exchange circle. Learn more, with your peers, about how to improve your organisation’s employee engagement.

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