October's Local Government Elections influenced this month's discussion about effective leadership and the importance of supporters. The discussion group began about 4 years ago and during that time we have had a few opportunities to look closely at one of America's most enigmatic leaders - past president Donald Trump. Now we have an opportunity to apply some of our discussions and discoveries to emerging and re-emerging local leaders.
We looked at the role of an effective councillor.
We reflected on our personal values and how these compare to Local Government Core Values.
We took a look at the role of the voters and how criticism differs from critiquing.
Finally, we referred back to Des Hunt's "Preferred Coping Styles" as a tool to assist in making the decision about who will receive our very precious and powerful votes in the October LGA Elections.
In summary, we are more likely to choose a suitable candidate if we understand our own values and can identify these values reflected in a potential leader.
The idea for Demystifying Psychology Discussion Group was a group initiative arising from the Demystifying Psychology Content Group. The Content group looks at psychological concepts and frameworks; the discussion group applies these to everyday events including local, national and global events such as the enigmatic Donald. The discussion group is not a therapy group, rather it is a sharing of ideas and theories about events. The role of the Convener .. moi ... is to link the discussion to psychological theories.
The Discussion Group meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month (excluding January). A knowledge of core Psychological concepts is a prerequisite for participation in the Discussion Group. Hence the prerequisite for Discussion Group participation being the completion of the 5 session Content group.
Meetings are currently held at the RSL Building in Nunn Street. Many thanks to Paul Hartland (RSLL President) and Heather Hartland (RSL Secretary) for their very thoughtful hospitality. The RSL has an amazing and extensive memorabilia collection over two floors connected by a lift. This exhibition is highly recommended.
NEXT MEETING:
Day/date: Thursday 19 September
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: RSL Building - Nunn St., Benalla.
Jane Rushworth
We looked at the role of an effective councillor.
We reflected on our personal values and how these compare to Local Government Core Values.
We took a look at the role of the voters and how criticism differs from critiquing.
- https://www.aec.gov.au/About_AEC/25/theme2-voting-any-way-you-can.htm
- https://www.betterup.com/blog/how-to-give-and-receive-constructive-criticism-at-work#:~:text=The%20big%20difference%20between%20constructive,often%20lacks%20guidance%20or%20support.
Finally, we referred back to Des Hunt's "Preferred Coping Styles" as a tool to assist in making the decision about who will receive our very precious and powerful votes in the October LGA Elections.
In summary, we are more likely to choose a suitable candidate if we understand our own values and can identify these values reflected in a potential leader.
The idea for Demystifying Psychology Discussion Group was a group initiative arising from the Demystifying Psychology Content Group. The Content group looks at psychological concepts and frameworks; the discussion group applies these to everyday events including local, national and global events such as the enigmatic Donald. The discussion group is not a therapy group, rather it is a sharing of ideas and theories about events. The role of the Convener .. moi ... is to link the discussion to psychological theories.
The Discussion Group meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month (excluding January). A knowledge of core Psychological concepts is a prerequisite for participation in the Discussion Group. Hence the prerequisite for Discussion Group participation being the completion of the 5 session Content group.
Meetings are currently held at the RSL Building in Nunn Street. Many thanks to Paul Hartland (RSLL President) and Heather Hartland (RSL Secretary) for their very thoughtful hospitality. The RSL has an amazing and extensive memorabilia collection over two floors connected by a lift. This exhibition is highly recommended.
NEXT MEETING:
Day/date: Thursday 19 September
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: RSL Building - Nunn St., Benalla.
Jane Rushworth
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