Public service isn't inefficient, it's complex - there's a difference
Let's shatter the myth that the private sector would do government projects faster or cheaper: they don't.
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Local leadership done well: strategic, aligned, and connected
How Local Legends transforms governance and management effectiveness in local government
Events
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Alicia to speak at LGIT24: Local Government IT Conference in Coffs Harbour, Nov 2024
Alicia is the keynote speaker on perspective in local government leadership
Work
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Revenge of the Arts Degree
BA grads excel at context, patterns, and big-picture thinking. Learn why hiring Arts graduates - and mastering critical thinking frameworks yourself - gives you an edge.
Strategy
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How to be more strategic
Strategists make their decisions with intention. Goal-oriented choices, made consistently, even under pressure, will deliver you almost anything you want.
Systems
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You can be the one who changes things
It's never been a better time to change things at work - and it's what your boss wants you to do.
Work
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Mate, it's just work
Many of the big problems we battle during our days are work-related. At the time, they feel catastrophic. But we won't remember them in a week, month, or year.
Identity
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Get problems you're proud of
You will always have problems. So choose ones you're proud of.
Systems
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If you were them, you'd be a jerk too
Stop pointing fingers at people when you talk about change and focus on the systems that need shifting instead.
Identity
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Are you impatient? Manage daily annoyances with 4 key strategy skills
Tired of feeling frustrated by everyday annoyances? Gain valuable perspective and learn effective strategies to deal with irritating situations.
Tippity tap, send
If you spend all your time on the detail, the big picture suffers. It's time to get out of the operational weeds and focus onstrategic leadership.
Training
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Local Legends In-House Programme
Bring elected and executive leaders together for two days of strategic leadership development at your Council.
10 ways to take control of your life
You can take charge of your life by tackling these ten things.
Success hack: the right people
The company you keep matters. Target your networking to people who will help you grow.
Client list
A running list of clients I work with and organisations who send their leaders to me for training.
Focus
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The consequences of your commitment
Unless you're making trade-offs that channel your time, energy, attention and money into your priorities and away from competing demands, they aren't your priorities. They're hopes and wishes.
Events
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Strategic Public Leaders Training with LGPro NSW, Sydney, 2024
Local government managers from across NSW came together for two days of strategic leadership training with Alicia McKay - in partnership with LGPro NSW
Strategy
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A strategic choice a day keeps the existential dread at bay
Strategy is something you do, not something you have. Make goal-oriented decisions once a day and rise to your strategic potential.
The difference between the public and private sector
In this video, learn the differences between public and private sector operating models. Discover why getting things done in the public sector is slower and more complex than producing outcomes in private business.