Ayrshire College’s Post

My colleague and Jones Walker LLP partner Chad Theriot is speaking at the Associated General Contractors of Georgia, Inc. (AGC Georgia) about managing the contractor-subcontractor relationship during a #construction project. Learn more at the link below. #ConstructionLaw #JonesWalkerConstruction

A great display of what local government leadership is about.

Australians are losing faith in our top institutions, making it more important than ever to hold our leaders to account. Our aim is to keep #australianleadership in the spotlight by researching how the public thinks about these institutions and provoking a conversation about what leadership that genuinely serves the long-term public interest looks like. Learn more about our research here 👉 https://buff.ly/3t6SACy

We have two spots left for the Leaderful Marlborough programme, which kicks off on 18 July. Applications close on Matariki, Friday 28 June. Who's keen? What's Leaderful Marlborough? This initiative is all about improving productivity and the opportunities in the Marlborough region to make more vibrant communities, create a thriving economy, and attract more people and business to the region. We’re taking a multi-year approach to this. We’re starting by finding and bringing together a community of emerging leaders who choose to make Marlborough their home and are committed to contributing to a thriving, leaderful Marlborough. We help them develop their leadership both individually and collectively in ways that benefit them, their organisations and the wider community. We’re using the proven architecture of the Change Makers programme and applying it to the Marlborough leaders’ unique context. Exciting! Piqued your interest? This is for leaders who want to contribute to creating a thriving Marlborough region. They’ll be: ✅ Committed to living in the region ✅ Have a sense of possibility and vision for what they want the region to be ✅ Have a growth mindset and learning agility ✅ Seeking a community of like-minded people to learn, grow and lead with ✅ Already showing signs of leadership from where they are, and are likely seeking a greater sense of direction, traction and / or connection to go bigger Is that you? Or do you know someone who fits the bill perfectly? Get more information and register your interest here: https://lnkd.in/gSJ9RHcR Or PM me or Mark Unwin, Economic Development Manager at Marlborough District Council for a chat. I can't wait to get started on this! #marlborough #marlboroughnz #vision #changemakers #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #digbyscott

Some interesting perspectives in here, worth a watch

In the early 2000s I helped organize and moderate town hall meetings, in person and online. Results and reactions were often mixed. Engaging residents in solving urban problems can lead to better solutions, bolster public spirit, and deepen democracy. It can also disappoint, when expectations are misaligned, and interactions are unproductive. This new city leader guide offers research-based guidance on designing civic engagement efforts in cities. Hollie Russon Gilman, Ph.D. Archon Fung Rebecca Rosen Gaylen Moore Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative Harvard Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation New America #democracy #cities #leadership #civicengagement

NARFE: The Association for Federal Employees and Retirees is hosting its biennial national training conference from August 18th-20th, 2024. Registration costs can be reimbursed by federal agencies! Visit fedcon.narfe.org to learn more. #seniorexecutives #government #leadership #governmentagencies #seniorofficial #publicservice #federalemployees #governmentemployees

Each of these interim deputy administrators- none of whom were mandated by the charter revision- gets a 6 month severance payment, or $209,000 each, if they work 6-12 months in their temporary positions. No one in the public or private sector gets such lush benefits. My concern lies in the fiscal irresponsibility inherent in awarding lavish severance packages, amounting to a staggering $1.3 million, to temporary employees whose impact on city services is destined to be short-lived. Severance should be reserved for extraordinary situations, not handed out routinely. Six months severance after possibly 6 months of work is way out of bounds for both private and public sectors. Providing lush severance packages on the taxpayers' dime is a slap in the face to the hardworking people of Portland. It sends the wrong message: that public servants can expect cushy safety nets even when their tenure is temporary.   That money could be better spent addressing urgent needs like public safety and transportation, which are currently struggling to identify adequate funding.

South Africa’s future depends on the leaders we produce today. Vote for Ethical Leadership. Maccauvlei offers a range of leadership programmes. Enrol now and equip yourself with the skills to lead with strength and integrity #EthicalLeadership #Elections2024 #ElectionDay2024

It's been one week since our new Senior Partner Marco Amitrano and his Management Board started their new roles leading our firm PwC UK - here's to the next weeks, months and years under their guidance! #PwC #PwCUK PwC #ManagementBoard #SeniorPartner