Our local government offering
Improving individual and team performance for local government
People, leadership and organisational culture and leadership capability are two of the top five priorities identified in the 2023 Australian Local Government CEO Index
For over a decade, Davidson's People Advisory Team has been a dedicated partner to Local Governments across Australia. Our unique strength lies in tailoring business advisory services to align with each council's needs. Whether it's optimising the performance of employees and leaders, driving growth strategies, or shaping their desired organisational culture, our team stands ready to deliver results.
If people, leadership capability and organisational culture are priorities for you, here are some ways Davidson can support you:
Assessment for selection and development
Our tailored assessments support best practice selection, onboarding and development of your people. We use reliable and valid tools to provide data-led insights, informed decision making and defensible recruitment processes. The same tools can then set your candidates up for future success.
Assessment options
- Personality/ behavioural
- Cognitive ability
- Safety: ability, behaviours and mindset
- Competency
- 360 survey
- Team styles
- Assessment centres
- Gamification
- Situational judgement test
Professional development programs
True leadership is a combination of the right mindset (approach to leading), skillset (specific actions), and toolset (enablers for leadership). We ensure leaders are equipped and empowered to enact these in their specific work environments to drive performance and enable growth and development.
Development options
- Leadership programs
- Topic-based workshops, e.g.:
- Leader as coach
- Leading teams
- Straight talking
- Planning for results
- Critical thinking
- Leading change and more
- Leadership coaching
- Assessment centres
CEO performance plans and reviews
Ensure your CEO plan is practical, impactful and measurable to deliver your desired results. Our experienced team ensures objectivity and independence in the performance planning and review process, aiding Councils in maintaining compliance requirements and the gold best practice standards.
Service options
- Guide the build of the performance plan
- Manage the review process
- Compile data and analyse responses
- Create review reports
- Debrief review results with the CEO
- Present results to councillors
Organisational culture programs
Culture lies at the heart of everything councils do, moulding internal dynamics, shaping community perceptions, and influencing the perspectives of other stakeholders. Work with us to enhance your council culture to drive organisational excellence and success.
Service options
- Culture reviews
- Culture change programs and advisory
- Employee value propositions
- Employee listening programs
- Community engagement programs
Contact our team today to discuss ways we could work together on optimising performance, drive growth strategies, or shape your organisational culture.
