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pixelfountain in partnership with Cheshire County Council have developed a learning-simulation (Govern-IT) that models a local authority. Govern-IT is embedded with governance issues and will be used in a series of workshops that will improve understanding and develop capacity.

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Key Objectives & Messages Understanding the new governance framework. Governance is not just rules and regulations… it is about good decision-making. Good / Informed decision-making requires 2-way communication. Risk management is not about risk aversion. Considering the impact across the whole community / organisation is the key to good governance.

Using an interactive model within workshops is a proven yet innovative learning approach that allows delegates to experience issues and work together to solve problems within the virtual model. All aspects of governance are explained using a range of non-computer activities as well as the learning-simulation itself.

Delegates experience a virtual world where they have to negotiate, work together and think strategically. Delegates realise how decisions they make will affect the whole organisation and wider community.

Who might Benefit from the Training

A team from Cheshire County Council deal with an incident

Local Authority Officers
Local Authority Members
Managers and Decision Makers
Individuals involved in procurement
Individuals involved in partnerships

Member Induction / Training

Copeland BC experiencing Govern-IT

Allerdale Borough Council and Copeland Borough Council commissioned us to deliver a member induction programme to run immediately after the elections in May 2007. The programme anchored around our Govern-IT learning-simulation and also involved visioning and action planning.

"Very interactive and gave an opportunity for all members to understand the sometimes difficult decisions that need to be taken" - Elaine Woodburn Leader of Copeland Borough Council

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