Preparing Yourself for Change during Local Government Reorganisation - Online
(Three separate 2 hour modules)
Categories
Health and Wellbeing, Personal Effectiveness
Pathway
Preparing for LGR
Audience
3 x 2 hour online modules for employees who believe they will be impacted by the local government reorganisation in England. The events looks at how they might be able develop strategies for making the change a positive process while also looking after their own wellbeing.
Overview
Earlier this year, the Government invited all councils in two-tier areas and small neighbouring unitary authorities to submit initial proposals for local government reorganisation, with full proposal to be submitted later in the year. The proposals will create new unitary authorities with the aim of cutting wasteful duplication, reducing the number of politicians and reducing fragmentation of public services.
A key component of the reorganisation will be service transformation, supporting improvements in delivery by bringing together service elements such as supported housing, social care and homelessness in the same organisation. The changes are likely to be sweeping and will impact the day-to-day work of local authority employees across the board.
At the moment, it is impossible to predict precisely what changes staff will face. Nonetheless, it is worth looking now at how you might prepare yourself to take advantage of new opportunities this change might offer. What skills and experience do you have that will help you slot into new or adapted roles and how will you, personally, manage the transition while maintaining your wellbeing?
Duration
3 x 2 hour modules (either on one day OR over 3 days, not necessarily consecutive)
Delegate rate
Approximately £100 per day per delegate. Charges depend on how many delegates book.
Aims
To provide employees who believe they will be impacted by the local government reorganisation with an opportunity to share their thoughts and feelings with colleagues and to examine how they might develop strategies for making the change a more positive experience while also maintaining their own resilience and wellbeing.
Format
To make the programme accessible to as wide an audience as possible, we have segmented the one-day Preparing for Change During Local Government Reorganisation into three two-hour modules.
The modules below are presented for delivery over three days. If participants intend to attend all three modules, we recommend they do so in the order set out.
Please note, there is no pre-workshop activity required for the segmented programme.
Module 1 – Changing My Perspective
To book your place or join the waiting list, use the link below
Objectives
On completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Examine what change means to you and the feelings it evokes
- Explain the different responses people have towards change and why some people find it difficult and resist change
- Describe how you would like your working future to look
Agenda
Introduction
What change means to me
- Chosen or imposed change
- Exercise - What change means to me
Why some people resist change
- Exercise – People’s responses to change
- Reasons for resistance
Changing perspective
- Exercise – Sharing your personal vision
Review and Close
Module 2 – Looking After Myself
To book your place or join the waiting list, use the link below
Objectives
On completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Explain the emotional impact of change, identifying the feelings you might have at various stages in the process and the support you might need to maintain resilience
- Identify your own vulnerability to stress during the change process and strategies you can employ to boost your resilience and avoid the consequences of excessive pressure.
- Recognise the importance of mastery in adapting your feelings about change
Agenda
Introduction
The emotional dimension of change
- Navigating the transition
- Exercise – Handling the emotion
Looking after yourself during change
- Stress and burnout
- Exercise – Stress
- Thinking positively
- Exercise – Reframing
- Circles of concern and influence
- Exercise – Adjusting your focus
Review and Close
Module 3 – Preparing Myself for Change
To book your place or join the waiting list, use the link below
Objectives
On completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Identifying the skills you have and any areas for development
- Develop a plan for navigating your journey into the future
Agenda
Introduction
Overview of the programme
- Modules 1 and 2
- Key strategies for change
Preparing for the future
- Acquiring new skills - 70-20-20 rule
- Competence ladder
- Exercise – New and existing skills
Action planning
- Exercise – Action planning
Review and Close
