BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//LGcomms - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:LGcomms
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://lgcomms.org.uk
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for LGcomms
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:UTC
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:UTC
DTSTART:20250101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261105T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261105T163000
DTSTAMP:20260901T132111Z
CREATED:20260901T132111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T132111Z
UID:10000070-1793871000-1793896200@lgcomms.org.uk
SUMMARY:Westco: What makes a great Communication Strategist and Leader?
DESCRIPTION:In-person course at Westminster City Council \nThu 5 November 2026 9.30am – 4.30pm \n£349 + VAT \nBuild on your strategy as a leader in local government communications.For a clear understanding of your strategic contribution\, the role you should play in strategy development\, and an appreciation of important leadership behaviour. The course moves beyond core communication knowledge\, informed by the experiences of communication leaders in local government\, as well as research from around the world. The programme builds on the experiences of those taking part and adapts to meet the specific needs of the cohort as the day unfolds. It provides a unique and bespoke perspective on the practice of strategic leadership in local government communication. \nCourse Takeaways:   \n\nUnderstand the difference between strategic planning and strategic thinking\nClarity around your strategic contribution and who matters most from a strategic perspective\nUnderstand the qualities and characteristics of good strategists and how to anticipate future issues and opportunities\nKnow how to make sense of communication challenges for yourself and others and the key priorities when leading complex situations\nThe importance of reflection to your professional development.\n\nThis course is for: \nHeads of departments\, deputy level positions\, senior managers and new or aspiring leader in local government communication who would like to learn how to gain influence in their organisation and be a trusted advisor. \nLocation: \nThis course is in-person and will be held at Westminster City Hall\, 64 Victoria Street\, London SW1E 6QP. \nAbout the trainer: \nDr. Paul Willis is one of the UK’s leading academics in the field of leadership and strategic communication. Formerly a Professor of Corporate Communication at The University of Huddersfield\, he is now Visiting Professor at Leeds Business School and Huddersfield Business School\, while also running his own training and research consultancy. \nPaul delivers many professional development programmes for communicators across local government and teaches the award-winning Master’s in Strategic Communication Leadership for the GCS. His training is informed by the latest research\, including his own books and journal articles. Paul has held a range of leadership and board-level positions in the communications industry before joining academia\, ensuring his work is rooted in practical experience. \nTo Book click here: westco-academy-what-makes-a-great-communications-strategist-and-leader-2026 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://lgcomms.org.uk/event-listing/westco-what-makes-a-great-communication-strategist-and-leader/
LOCATION:Westminster City Hall\, 64 Victoria Street\, London\, SW1E 6QE
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lgcomms.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/westco-oct-26-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR