2026 Management Challenge
What is the Management Challenge?
The Australasian Management Challenge has been at the forefront of professional development in local government in Australia and New Zealand for more than 30 years. The Management Challenge is a simulation-based team building, learning and networking program using real local government themes - the types of issues that a senior management team in a council would most likely face.
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Teams are challenged to respond to a series of tasks in a unique, fast paced, "pressure cooker" environment. Some tasks will require written responses (such as a council report or recommendation document), some will take the form of role plays or presentations and the teams are also scored on observations of how well they display energy, synergy, effectiveness and creative thinking.
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The Management Challenge provides an excellent professional development opportunity to become more effective in leading, thinking, communicating, negotiating, decision-making, analysing and engaging.
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2026 Management Challenge​
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Team registrations are now open for the NT Australasian Management Challenge scheduled for Thursday 23 April, in Darwin. The confirmed venue and details will be advised in the coming weeks.
To register your interest please email Gavin at gavin@lgprofessionals.com.au
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Management Challenge Team - Early Bird Rate – $6,200 (inc GST)
Management Challenge Team - Registration - $6,900 (inc GST)
Price includes morning tea, lunch & challenge materials for 6 team members and 1 mentor. The price also includes a dinner after the event when the winner will be announced.
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​Key Dates
Early Bird Registrations close, Friday 23 January 2026
Registrations close, Friday 20 February
Pre-Challenge Task released, Wednesday 4 March
Pre-Challenge Task due, Wednesday 15 April
Australasian Management Challenge, NT, Thursday 23 April
Australasian Management Challenge Final, held in Hobart August 2026
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Registrations​
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Registrations close Friday 20 February 2026. To register your interest and/or ask for an invoice for the Management Challenge please email gavin@lgprofessionals.com.au
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