Local government

5 August 2026Who should we be angry at?We don't picket outside the bank or post death threats to insurance execs. That unhinged fury is reserved for the Council. Should it be? 30 July 2026LG Professionals WA State ConferenceAlicia will give a keynote and appear on panels and in masterclasses to talk about local government leadership in a changing world. 3 June 2026Strategic Public Leaders Training, SydneyJoin us for two days of strategic leadership training with Alicia McKay - in partnership with LGPro NSW. 13 May 2026Why citizens' assemblies won’t fix political distrustDemocracy done better - or just papering over the cracks? 4 February 2026Stop trying to agree with everyoneWhat Councils have taught me about making decisions under pressure. 31 October 2025NSW local government professionals become Strategic Public Leaders in SydneyLocal government managers from across NSW came together for two days of strategic leadership training with Alicia McKay - in partnership with LGPro NSW. 30 October 2025When decisions SUC(k)When the stakes are high and messy, building a good process is the only way through. 22 October 2025Politicians deserve more creditReflections from Mayor School. 17 September 2025Council rates are a straight-up bargainDon't vote with your wallet. Pick people who play nicely with others. 9 September 2025The Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast with Jim HuntThis episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Alicia McKay about local government from down under.  4 September 2025Local Legends ToolkitProvide fun, fast and effective strategic leadership development for your Mayors and Councillors with the Local Legends Toolkit. 21 July 2025Local government is back in the firing lineThey don't want reform, they want rates-capping. This is a bad idea, but it will play well in the 2026 election. 1 March 2025Alicia McKay named Top 25 Thinker in Local Government by the LGIUAlicia McKay has been named one of the world's top 25 thinkers in local government by the UK's Local Government Information Unit. 26 February 2025Future Local Lab interviewFuture local leadership, challenges and solutions - an interview with LGIU. 13 February 2025Are you having the wrong argument?Learn to have better arguments for fuller, fairer, and more focused decision-making. 31 January 2025Local Legends strategic auditAudit the strategic capability of your Council and find out where to focus your efforts. 30 January 2025Responding to community requests: a guide for CouncillorsA guide for Councillors on dealing with incoming constituent requests 4 December 2024Local leadership done well: strategic, aligned, and connectedHow Local Legends transforms governance and management effectiveness in local government 26 September 2024Local Legends In-House ProgrammeBring elected and executive leaders together for two days of strategic leadership development at your Council. 27 August 2024Council Induction Masterclass - 27 August 2024Join Alicia McKay for an online masterclass about Council inductions - recording inside!