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Strategic Leadership:
For Government and Public Organizations

Develop your key skills in governance, innovation, and accountability for your senior role in Public Administration.

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The Key Issues

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 programme 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 programme ensures you stay current with best practices to achieve impactful results in an ever-evolving environment.

Strategic
Thinking

Governance and Accountability

Resource Allocation and Optimization

Key Competences​

Stakeholder Engagement

Advanced Communication Skills

Leadership and People Management

The Right Programme for You

You are a senior government officials with a job title similar to Permanent Secretary, Principal Secretary, or Directors in Ministries and State Departments.
  • Business Professionals
  • New Managers
  • Managers
  • Senior Managers

Highlights

Interactive Simulations: Experience real-world scenarios to enhance decision-making and strategic thinking.

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

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 Details

This intensive programme equips senior government officials with the advanced knowledge and skills necessary for effective leadership within the public sector. Through interactive sessions, case studies, and simulations, participants will:

  • Deepen their understanding of key governance principles, including transparency and accountability.
  • Develop strategic thinking and decision-making skills to navigate complex challenges and difficult situations.
  • Learn advanced public administration practices to optimize resource allocation, project management, and program implementation.
  • Master stakeholder engagement strategies to build strong relationships.
  • Enhance communication skills for effective leadership (upward, downward, and horizontal communication within the government structure).
  • Strengthen their ability to lead and manage people in a structured environment with limited direct authority.
  • Acquire motivation and engagement strategies to inspire and engage team members in the governmental sector

Six Programme Modules

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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Bettina
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