Training on Strategic Management in the Public Sector

Course Overview

The "Strategic Management in the Public Sector" training course is designed to equip public sector managers with the essential skills needed to implement and assess performance improvements. As public sector organizations increasingly recognize the importance of strategic management, this course focuses on actions necessary to effectively execute strategic plans. Participants will explore modern approaches to strategic management, tailored to the unique context of public sector environments. The ultimate goal is to achieve and maintain top-notch performance across various public sector organizations. This course provides insights and guidelines to empower managers and specialists to make a significant impact on their organization's performance and potential. 

Target Audience

This strategic management course is ideal for:

• Programme Managers in Economic Development
• Urban Spatial Planners
• Major Project Managers
• Financial Planning and Forecasting Specialists
• Scientific and Technological Policymakers
• Internal Auditors and Management Accountants

If you're employed in a public sector institution and are looking to refine your strategic management skills, this course is tailored to meet your needs. 

Course Objectives

Participants in the Strategic Management in the Public Sector course will develop the following critical objectives:

• Understand Task and Strategy-Oriented Behavior: Differentiate between task-oriented and strategy-oriented approaches.
• Maintain Focus on Strategic Objectives: Keep teams aligned with strategic goals and requirements.
• Lead Diverse Teams: Effectively manage multinational and multicultural teams.
• Communicate Effectively: Enhance internal and external communication skills.
• Adapt to Best Practices: Navigate rapid advances in best practices.
• Improve Decision-Making: Make informed decisions under varying conditions.
• Control Programs and Projects: Ensure programs and projects remain on track and controlled.

Key Outcomes

• Strategic Focus: Equip organizations to maintain focus on strategic objectives.
• Cultural Leadership: Lead effectively in diverse and multicultural settings.
• Enhanced Communication: Improve communication within and outside the organization.
• Performance Improvement: Implement practices that enhance overall organizational performance.

Course Outline

Day 1: Managing Organizational Development 

• Building effective teams in public sector organizations.
• Differentiating between task-oriented and strategy-oriented teams.
• Managing alliances and joint ventures for organizational flexibility.
• Achieving agility and adapting to business change.

Day 2: Leading and Managing People 

• Influencing behavior in public sector organizations.
• Balancing analytical and emotional intelligence.
• Building and leading international and cross-cultural teams.
• Providing feedback and conducting 360-degree evaluations.

Day 3: Communication and Human Resource Development 

• Effective communication for public sector programs.
• Presenting ideas to achieve desired impacts.
• Developing core competencies in public sector teams.
• Creating a "learning organization" within the public sector.

Day 4: Making Decisions and Controlling Outcomes 

• Developing a "plan to win" mindset for public sector organizations.
• Evaluating the feasibility of alternative options.
• Making decisions with imperfect information.
• Creating accountable review and control systems.

Day 5: Coaching and Mentoring for Improved Performance 

• Understanding the difference between coaching and mentoring.
• Embracing empathy in leadership and management.
• Leading in situations of discomfort and conflict.
• Being an effective coach and mentor in the public sector.