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From Conflict to Constructive: A Guide for Councillors

A Councillor’s Guide to Building a United Chamber

Reduce conflict. Build trust. Improve decision-making.

Only one in five councillors feel supported by their peers, according to the Victorian Councillor Census by the VLGA. This free guide helps councils shift from conflict to collaboration with practical tools to build trust, clarity and confidence in decision-making.


What’s inside the guide

  • The Councillor Roadmap a simple framework to move from insight to impact

  • Six Foundational Principles every effective councillor should model in the chamber

  • A self-assessment checklist to gauge how constructive your council culture really is


Who this guide is for

  • Mayors, councillors and deputy mayors wanting to build a more united chamber

  • Council executives and governance leads supporting elected member development

  • Anyone committed to restoring trust, collaboration and purpose in local government


Why download it

Because constructive culture doesn’t just happen. It’s built, one conversation at a time. Start today with a guide that helps turn intent into impact.

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