The Academy is at the forefront of reform to local government organisations to deliver quality and value for money services. It will use both theoretical and practical inputs combined with the latest research and various speakers, including Cambridge faculty and practitioners who bring their experience from both public and private sectors.
Over the past decade, County Councils have sought to enhance the efficiency, economy and effectiveness of their organizations. Increasingly, they are recognising the importance of leadership to achieving these changes, which has lead to a greater focus on the development of leadership capability.
Each residential will cover three main themes; leading organisations, leading change and leading people. It will establish a framework and develop key concepts, then by utilising participant interaction, it will explore how these can be used to produce Essex County Council specific actions, with each delegate exiting with personal and organisational actions for both the long and short term.