Leadership in Public Sector Governance

Course overview

Leading in the public sector brings challenges that private sector models do not fully address: political oversight, constitutional accountability, public participation, devolved government, rigid rules and intense public scrutiny. This public sector leadership course helps public servants lead effectively within that environment and deliver results citizens can see.

Participants examine public sector governance frameworks, including constitutional principles, separation of powers, devolution and the roles of oversight institutions. They explore what public value means and how leaders create it, then work on practical leadership skills: managing relationships with political leaders, engaging citizens and stakeholders, leading performance and service delivery, managing resources under constraints, and maintaining integrity. Innovation and digital government receive attention as tools for better services. Participants analyse public sector leadership cases from national and county governments and leave with a personal leadership action plan.

Participants leave able to lead with greater confidence and impact in the public sector, and to deliver results that citizens notice.

What you will be able to do

• Explain public sector governance and accountability frameworks
• Apply the concept of public value to leadership decisions
• Manage relationships with political leaders effectively
• Engage citizens and stakeholders in public decision-making
• Lead performance and service delivery improvements
• Maintain integrity under public scrutiny

Who should attend

For managers and leaders in national and county governments, state agencies and public institutions.

• Directors and deputy directors in government
• County chief officers and directors
• Heads of state agencies
• Middle managers in the public service
• Public service commission staff
• Senior technical officers moving into leadership

Course outline

Fees are per participant in US dollars and cover tuition, course materials and your certificate. Travel and accommodation are not included.