Describe the team's commitment to upholding high professional standards in their conduct, communication, and interactions both within the team and with external stakeholders.

Describe how your team situation fosters a positive work environment, encourages professional growth and demonstrates strong leadership qualities. 

Descibe initiatives that support employee development, mentorship or knowledge sharing.

Explain how your leaders guide your team towards success by inspiring and motivating team members.

 Describe your team's ability to adapt to changing circumstamces, overcome obstacles, and maintain productivity in the face of challenges.

Consider their response to unforseen events or crisises.

 Assess the team's achievements in surpassing performance expectations, meeting or exceeding key performance indicators and delivering outstanding results.

Consider the impact they have made and the outcome they have achieved.

Describe how your team has demonstrated innovative thinking and creative problem- solving in addressing challenges or improving service delivery.

Provide examples of their ability to implement new ideas and initiatives. Describe innovative initiatives developed or incorporated by your team in the past 18 months. Explain why these initiatives are innovative within your organisational context and discuss their impact(s).

Outline your experience in your discipline and what you intend to achieve by attending a conference/course /study tour approved by ALGIM.

Describe the long-term benefits and value that this opportunity will bring to your personal growth, professional career, and the broader community or organization.

Impact of the opportunity on your personal and professional development.

Describe the skills, knowledge, or experiences you are likely to gain and how these align with your long-term goals.

 Describe how the organisation/team have effectively collaborated to foster a culture of shared goals and mutual support.

Describe their ability to collaborate with individuals from diverse professional backgrounds and skll sets, creating a synergestic environment that maximises collective expertise.

 Consider the team's efforts to engage, build partnerships and work collaboratively.

 Describe how the organisation/team have effectively addressed complex challenges by leveraging the diverse strengths and perspectives of team members through collaborative problem-solving approaches.

Provide examples of their commitment to inclusive decisioin-making processes, ensuring that all members can contribute ideas and provide input.

 Describe examples of where the organisation/team have actively shared knowledgeand best practices within the organisation, contributing to the professional development of team members and fostering a culture of continuous learning.

 Assess the tangible outcomes of collaboration, such as imporved project outcomes, increased efficiency or enhanced service delivery to measure the impact of the team's collaborative efforts.

Leaders should have a long-term perspective, considering the sustainability and future viability of the community and / or the community.

Describe how the candidate addresses issues such as environmental concerns, and promotes sustainable practices within your organisation and/or the community.

Provide examples where the candidate has demonstrated high ethical standards and integrity in their actions, acting in the best interests of the organisation and/or the community and demonstrated honesty, transparency, and accountability in their decision-making - showing a commitment to upholding ethical practices.

Provide examples of where the candidate has shown a willingness to embrace innovation and adapt to changing circumstances. Consider their openness to new ideas, encouraging creativity and experimentation, and their proactiveness in seeking ways to improve local government operations and services.

Describe the candidate’s investment in developing the next generation of leaders. Provide examples of where they demonstrate a commitment to helping and inspiring others to reach their full potential.