Public Sector – The importance of a strategic approach

This course emphasizes the critical importance of adopting a strategic approach in public sector management. Participants will learn to analyse evidence effectively to inform decision-making and ensure policy relevance. The course also covers techniques for monitoring and evaluating policy implementation to measure success and identify areas for improvement. Additionally, attendees will explore risk management practices and cultivate a strong risk culture to proactively address uncertainties and safeguard organisational objectives. Through these insights, participants will be equipped to lead strategic, evidence-based, and resilient initiatives within their organisations.

• Analysis of evidence
• Monitoring and evaluating policy implementation
• Risk management and risk culture

• Summary and recap of key learning objectives
• Action Planning

• Permanent Secretaries, Cabinet Secretaries and all Civil Servants.
• C-Suite Officers and Chairpersons of Non-profit organisations and Charities.
• Senior Public Sector Officers who work directly to lead Politicians.
• Elected and appointed Policymakers, Managers, and Planners in Governments, Public Agencies, and Non-profit organisations.
• City Council Members, Mayors, City Managers, Administrators, and Planners.
• Senior officers who work with Public Services to achieve broader community outcomes, e.g., Public Health and Well-being, Economic Development, and Community Relations.
• Police Chiefs, Fire Chiefs, and their staff.
• School Board Members, Administrators, and staff.
• Board Members and Company Secretaries.
• Non-executive Directors
• Directors, Deputy Directors, and Senior Managers.
• Heads of Departments
• Transformation Leaders
• Change Managers
• CSR and Sustainability Managers and staff.
• Risk Managers and professionals.
• Community Relations Managers and Executives.
• Health, Safety and Environmental Managers and officers.
• Legal and Compliance Managers and professionals.
• Managers and staff who wish to develop responsible strategic practices.
• Managers and staff concerned with influencing or implementing organisational strategies.
• Those who wish to capitalise on and grasp all strategic opportunities for their organisations.
• Those who wish to promote the strategic success of their organisation.

• Assess, use, and communicate the value of high-quality evidence
• Design a robust monitoring and evaluation framework
• Develop an appropriate risk register