Lifelong Learning

Working with Local Authorities

G&K Consulting has a strong track record in providing a range of training and consultancy services to Local Authorities. 

§ Recruitment and selection - training for staff undertaking recruitment and selection activities - this is a hugely successful two-day course with long waiting lists - it provides managers with key knowledge and skills to select the best person for the job

§ Investigating grievances raised by employees to provide a clear and constructive way forward for the organisation and the individuals involved

§ Diversity - developing knowledge and understanding of diversity and how to put this into practice on a day-to-day basis. Training covers attitudes, stereotyping and legislation as well as practical examples. Support for organisations includes developing policies, putting these into practice, reviewing practice and constructing equality impact assessments 

§ Community Engagement - training and support for local authorities and their staff including partnership boards promoting community cohesion to set and meet local targets. Includes assessing needs, mapping the range of communities in the local area , and engaging and consulting with them to develop an accurate assessment of their needs

§ Performance Management - getting the best out of people - training and support to organisations including review of current performance management systems 

§ Leadership development - training and support to develop and hone leadership skills - focusing on leadership for today's world and specialising in dealing with cultures and cultural change as well as change management and inspiring people 

§ Team building – G&K Consulting offers sessions to help new teams to get to know each other, existing teams to help them work to their best 

§ Setting strategy - facilitation to develop strategy within the organisation and with partners 

§ Managing difficult people and handling conflict - training courses and support to individuals on being able to tackle both difficult situations and people in order to get the best out of them 

§ Mentoring - One-to-one support for individual staff to help them achieve personal and organisational goals.