Hello Councillor friends,

I have decided to launch “The 7 Day Civility Challenge”, an idea I dreamt up over the Christmas break.  

We are kick starting the challenge on Monday 20th January for 2025! You can expect a week of tips, tricks and strategies as well as some fun along the way as I share some of my learnings on the things that helped me build my conflict intelligence and resilience to  manage conflict effectively to stay largely sane and happy (rather than stressed and burnt out) while on Council for 6 years.

Over the past few years I have spent a lot of time researching  conflict, resilience and wellbeing in work and in life. 

So how does it work?

You can register for the  ‘The 7 Day Civility Challenge’ in the form below and once we hit our start date you will receive an email each morning with your daily challenge for the next 7 days!  These challenges are fun, easy and won’t take too much of your time but are designed to get you thinking on how to improve civility in Council and in your life! 

How do I join?

Easy! Just fill in your details below and you are in. And why not invite a few Councillor friends to join you as well!  The more the merrier! This is an online challenge, so no matter where you are in the world you can come and join in the fun!

What else do I need to know?

Nothing really! Just sign up, play along and see if you can’t create a little more  civility in your life!

Why Civility?

Promotes effective governance: Civility fosters respectful dialogue, allowing Councillors to collaborate effectively and focus on community needs.

Encourages constructive debate: By avoiding personal attacks, disagreements can remain productive and solution-focused.

Builds public trust: Civil interactions demonstrate respect and accountability, reinforcing public confidence in local government.

Sets a positive example: Councillors model respectful engagement, promoting values of inclusion and democratic participation.

Enhances decision-making: A civil environment values diverse perspectives and supports informed, collaborative decision-making.

So join in the fun.