
Where we begin
This isn’t just another training program. It’s a chance to pause, breathe, and reconnect with what truly matters for your leadership.
Amid constant demands, we rarely stop to consider who we’ve become and where we’re heading. XLP – Connect invites you into a space of trust, curiosity, and growth. You will be surrounded by others who care deeply about how leadership evolves in complex times.
You might be returning after a previous deep leadership learning experience or arriving curious about what leadership could look like next. Either way, you’ll be surrounded by people who are thoughtful, open, and ready to lean into the future with you.
Whether you’re navigating change, seeking clarity, or simply craving meaningful connection, this is where it begins again.
What you'll take away
- New and renewed relationships with thoughtful peers
- A clearer sense of where you stand and what is shifting
- Fresh ideas and tools to strengthen your leadership practice
- Confidence and clarity to navigate complexity
- A deeper understanding of agency: the ability to influence and shape the systems you serve
- Renewed appreciation for why humanness and connection matter most in an AI-driven world.
This program is for experienced local government leaders in regional and metropolitan councils and subsidiaries who are seeking to expand their thinking and leadership impact.
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Registration at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests.
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