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Develop your key skills in governance, innovation, and accountability for your senior role in Public Administration
As a senior leader in today's public sector, you face a dynamic landscape of challenges. Balancing limited resources with competing priorities can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating complex policy issues and ensuring good governance. This program equips you with the advanced tools and strategies you need to excel: optimizing resource allocation, fostering innovation within bureaucratic structures, leading effectively for accountability, and communicating persuasively across all levels. This program ensures you stay current with best practices to achieve impactful results in an ever-evolving environment
Highlights
• Interactive Simulations: Experience real-world scenarios to enhance decision-making and strategic thinking. Depend if we will allocate simulations to OE
• Expert-Led Case Studies: Analyze and discuss real case studies from the public sector to gain practical insights.
• Comprehensive Stakeholder Engagement: Learn techniques to effectively communicate and build relationships with various stakeholders.
Key Competences
• Strategic Thinking
• Governance and Accountability
• Resource Allocation and Optimization
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Advanced Communication Skills
• Leadership and People Management
The Right Programme for you
You are a senior government official with a job title similar to Permanent Secretary, Principal Secretary, or Directors in Ministries and State Departments.
Levels:
- Business Professional
- New Managers
- Managers
- Senior Managers
Learn, Practice and Use
• Learn the principles of transparency and accountability to enhance governance.
• Practice strategic thinking and decision-making through interactive simulations.
• Develop advanced public administration skills for effective resource allocation.
• Master stakeholder engagement strategies to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Enhance your communication skills for effective leadership within government structures.
• Strengthen your leadership capabilities to manage people with limited direct authority.
• Acquire techniques for motivating and engaging your team members in the public sector.
• Utilize best practices in project management and program implementation.
• Apply learned strategies to real-world challenges and improve public sector performance.
Programme Modules
What will you learn and practice?
As a mid-level or senior manager, your days are a tornado of competing priorities. Driving performance, managing deadlines, and motivating your team are just part of the equation. But what if there was a way to achieve outstanding results while also prioritizing your own well-being and fostering a thriving team environment?
This programme is designed specifically for you. We understand the challenges you face, and we're here to help you become a more well-rounded leader.
Here's what you can expect:
· Master the Art of Well-being: Discover strategies to prioritize your own mental health and reduce stress in a demanding environment.
· Cultivate Psychological Safety: Learn how to create a supportive environment where your team feels comfortable taking risks, voicing concerns, and offering their best ideas.
· Boost Engagement and Performance: Explore techniques to motivate your team, unlock their full potential, and achieve outstanding results together.
Programme Modules:
1. Governance and Accountability: Principles and Practices
• Understand the core principles of effective governance: Explore transparency, accountability, and participation in the public sector.
• Develop practical tools for implementing good governance: Learn how to design and implement policies that are ethical, efficient, and sustainable.
2. Strategic Thinking and Decision Making: Advanced Techniques
• Master advanced frameworks for strategic analysis: Learn how to conduct SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) and PESTEL (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal) analyses to inform your decisions.
• Weighing Public Needs: Learn how to judge different policy ideas based on how they affect different groups of people.
3. Public Administration: Resource Allocation and Optimization
• Master resource allocation strategies: Learn how to prioritize resources effectively and optimize public spending for maximum impact.
• Develop performance measurement frameworks: Learn how to measure the effectiveness of programs and ensure efficient use of allocated resources.
4. Stakeholder Engagement: Building Strong Relationships
• Identify key stakeholders and understand their needs: Learn how to map stakeholders across different sectors and develop strategies for effective communication and collaboration.
• Develop negotiation and conflict resolution skills: Master techniques for managing diverse viewpoints and building consensus among stakeholders.
5. Effective Communication: Upward, Downward, and Horizontal
• Tailor your communication style to different audiences: Learn how to communicate effectively with superiors, subordinates, and peers across different organizational levels.
• Develop strong writing and presentation skills: Learn how to craft clear, concise, and persuasive messages to ensure impactful communication.
6. Leadership in the Public Sector: Managing People with Limited Authority
• Understand leadership styles for limited authority environments: Learn how to lead and motivate teams in settings with complex bureaucratic structures.
• Develop strategies for influencing without direct control: Learn how to build trust, delegate effectively, and empower teams to achieve common goals.
Testimonials
“ It is a perfect possibility to connect with people from different industries, who are dealing with the same issues.”
Agata Kulik, Product Manager Special Salts, Jungbunzlauer Ladenburg GmbH, Germany
“ Facilitator, content, tools, methods, room were very good and fitted to the participants and their needs.”
Andreas Armenat, Head of Production, GO Generics & Standard Solutions, Fresenius Kabi AG, Germany
“Very interesting topics, international and multicultural environment. Very professional coach.”
Alessandro Foresio, Vice President, Logic S.p.A., Italy
“The subjects covered were extremely relevant and gave input to my personal development.”
Rosa Karen Schmidt, Senior VP-Assistant, Novo Nordisk, Denmark
FAQ
ABOUT MCE’s OPEN ENROLMENT PROGRAMMES
What time does the programme start and finish?
MCE programmes start at 9:00 and finish at 17:00. Lunch is a 1-hour break and there are two coffee breaks too. On the last day, the programme finishes at 16:30 as we know a lot of people have to catch planes and trains.
What should I wear (dress code) when participating in an MCE Programme?
Most participants wear Business Casual clothes. A formal business suit is not necessary.
Are there MCE approved/recommended hotels?
Yes, each programme has recommended hotels that have the best rates. We include details of these hotels in your registration pack.
Are meals included? I don’t eat certain food. Can I order special meals?
Lunch is provided every day and we always organize a buffet so you have a good choice of foods to cater for different needs.
Are there evening activities?
Your evenings are free, although there some exceptions (e.g. On the MCE Leadership Development Programme there is an activity on day 3)
Is there a free Wi-Fi?
For programmes at MCE in Brussels, there is free Wi-Fi throughout the building. For other locations, the services can vary, but in most locations we have organized free Wi-Fi.
What level of English do I need to take part in an MCE Programme?
MCE’s participants come from over 90 different countries but all of our open enrolment programmes are run in English. You need to have a good working knowledge of English to be able to fully participate in the programme and network with other participants. If you have difficulty understanding these questions, the programme might be difficult for you too.
Will I get a certificate at the end of the programme?
Yes, a certificate of attendance is provided to you upon successful completion of the programme.
CONTENT OF MCE’S OPEN ENROLMENT PROGRAMMES
Are MCE programmes certified by an official body/organization?
10 of MCE’s top selling programmes are approved by Project Management Institute and you can find more information on these programmes here.
What is the MCE approach to learning and development?
All of MCE’s Open Enrolment programmes are based on MCE’s FEEL-THINK-DO and 70-20-10 principles to enable effective learning transfer.
Who designs MCE programmes?
Our Portfolio team together with the core MCE Senior Associates design all of our programmes based on the ROPES model.
Are MCE’s Programmes practical?
MCE’s programmes are all designed to allow to practice what you have learnt. So you will have lots of time to practice, practice and practice.
REGISTRATIONS, PAYMENTS AND FEES
Are VAT rates included in the price?
The price advertised in this page is VAT excluded and applicable to clients and companies legally based in the European Union.
All clients outside the European Union (EU), e.g. Middle East, Africa, Asia and America, are exempt from VAT rates. For them, the price advertised here is the final price to be paid.
- One exception: Training Programmes in France. All clients (inside or outside the European Union) following training programmes in France are liable to 20% VAT rates in all cases.
When are VAT rates applicable to me?
In the case of clients and companies legally based in the European Union, VAT rates will be added to the price in the following cases:
- If the client is a natural person (B2C) without a VAT number. 21% VAT applicable.
- If the training programmes runs in France: 20% VAT applicable.
- Also applicable to clients outside the European Union (EU)
- Except when
- The client is VAT-exempt
- If the client is legally registered in Belgium (independent from where in Europe the training programme is followed): 21% VAT applicable.
- Except when:
- The client attend the training programme in France: 20% VAT applicable instead.
- The client is VAT-exempt
- If the client does not provide a corporate VAT number or does not have any VAT number: 21% VAT applicable (Only applicable to clients in the EU).
- Except when:
I don’t have approval from my finance team yet, can I make a tentative registration?
Yes, simply contact us and we will hold a place for you.
Is hotel accommodation included in the programme fee?
No, participants are expected to arrange their own accommodation and travel. The Programme fee covers the programme attendance, materials, lunches & refreshments.
Does MCE give discounts or grants for individual registrations?
MCE works mostly with companies and organizations and we can provide corporate deals for group bookings or preferred supplier deals. If you would like to discuss a corporate deal, we will be happy to talk to you.
Can I pay with my corporate credit card?
Yes, you can. We accept VISA, Mastercard and Amex.
Does MCE have corporate deals/frameworks available?
Yes, we have. Please contact us for more information.
Can I cancel or change my booking free-of-charge?
At MCE, we understand that business people have commitments and changes do happen. So you can cancel or change your registration up to 21 days before the programme starts without any fees or charges. After that date, you will need to pay full fees, but you are allowed to transfer once to a new programme date.
The MCE Team is ready to answer any questions you have. Please contact us by phone, email, contact form or even website chat. We would be happy to talk to you!
Dates & Locations
07 Oct – 09 Oct 24 (Brussels)
28 Oct – 30 Oct 24 (Nairobi)
02 Dec – 04 Dec 24 (Frankfurt)
27 Jan – 29 Jan 25 (Prague)
Duration
3 Day(s)
Price
€3495
excl. VAT*
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