Transformational Leadership and Governance

Course overview

Public institutions and companies across Africa are under pressure to transform: to digitise services, change cultures, root out corruption and deliver more with less. Such transformation needs leaders who can inspire people towards a new vision while strengthening the governance that keeps change accountable. This transformational leadership and governance course develops senior leaders for that dual task.

The first week focuses on transformational leadership: vision and purpose, inspiring and empowering people, leading culture change, building coalitions for reform, innovation and digital transformation, and leading through resistance. The second week focuses on governance for transformation: governance structures and accountability, boards and transformation oversight, ethics and integrity during reform, risk in change programmes, stakeholder and citizen engagement, measuring transformation and sustaining results. Case studies of reform efforts in the region illustrate what drives success and failure. Each participant develops a transformation plan for their institution.

Participants leave able to lead accountable transformation that changes how their organisations work and perform.

What you will be able to do

• Articulate a compelling vision for transformation
• Inspire, empower and mobilise people for change
• Lead culture change and overcome resistance
• Build coalitions and stakeholder support for reform
• Strengthen governance and accountability during transformation
• Manage risk and integrity in change programmes
• Measure transformation progress
• Sustain results beyond the change programme

Who should attend

For senior leaders who are leading, or preparing to lead, major reform and transformation programmes in their organisations.

• Chief executives and deputies
• Directors and heads of reform units
• Principal secretaries and county executives
• Board members overseeing change
• Senior managers in state corporations
• Leaders of transformation programmes

Course outline

Week 1

Week 2

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