Course Code: GPM3
Category: Governance and Public Sector Management
Dates, Venues & Fees:
Jan 04-Jan 15| London|$6,500.00
Jul 05-Jul 16| London|$6 ,500.00
Oct 04-Oct 15|Virginia|$6,500.00
Duration: Two Weeks
Course Overview
Good governance and accountability are recognized as the two main pillars for improved organizational and societal outcomes. The Improving Governance and Accountability in the Public Sector course explores the principles of good governance and accountability. It focuses on the application of these two key concepts in the public sector and examines how the organizational structure and governance in public sectors have evolved in response to changes in the role of governments over time. The course also sets out the measurable indicators for evaluating the quality and effectiveness of governance and accountability in public organizations.
Target Audience
The Improving Governance and Accountability in the Public Sector course will greatly benefit:
- Directors of public sector organizations
- Board members of public sector organizations
- Ministers of State
- Parliamentary Oversite Committee Members
- Presidential Advisors
- Heads of Departments and Units in public sector organizations
- Public sector officials helping in analyzing, shaping and implementing policy
Course Outcome
By the end of this course, delegates will gain knowledge and skills to:
- Appreciate the meaning and recognized principles, and distinctive requirements of good governance and accountability in the public sector
- Be acquainted with the phenomenon of distributed governance and its potential governance risks
- Understand why public sector organizations are structured as they are, and the considerations that go into designing public organizations to achieve its intended function
- Access governance and accountability arrangements and how to apply governance and accountability principles to organizations to improve outcome
- Familiarize yourself with good governance and accountability resources and leading best practices
Key Course Highlights
- Public sector governance and accountability: Overview and History
- Ethical leadership and corporate citizenship
- Governance and leadership structures
- Managing conflict of interest
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Integrated reporting framework
- Internal controls and audit framework
- Public sector risk management framework
- Information technology and governance framework and how is drives performance and accountability
- Public sector compliance framework and organizational culture