Course Overview

The British Academy introduces the course of “Strategic Management, Monitoring, and Planning for Government and Public Sector”, which is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to effectively manage, monitor, and plan strategic initiatives within government and public sector organizations. This course emphasizes the unique challenges and complexities faced by public sector entities and equips participants with strategic management frameworks, monitoring techniques, and planning tools tailored to the public sector context.

Who should attend? 

• Government officials, policymakers, and public sector managers involved in strategic planning and decision-making.
• Professionals working in government agencies, ministries, and public sector organizations responsible for program management and implementation.
• Consultants, advisors, and researchers specializing in public policy and strategic management.
• Individuals interested in advancing their careers in the public sector and contributing to organizational effectiveness and performance.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• Understand the principles and concepts of strategic management in the context of government and public sector organizations.
• Learn how to develop, implement, and evaluate strategic plans aligned with organizational goals and priorities.
• Gain insights into monitoring and evaluation methodologies for assessing the performance and impact of government programs and policies.
• Develop skills in stakeholder engagement, communication, and collaboration to support strategic initiatives.
• Learn how to analyze the external environment, identify strategic issues, and formulate actionable strategies.
• Understand the role of leadership and governance in driving strategic change and organizational transformation.
• Explore best practices and case studies of strategic management in government and public sector organizations.
• Develop action plans for applying strategic management principles to real-world challenges and opportunities.

Course Content

• Introduction to Strategic Management in the Public Sector
• Overview of strategic management concepts and frameworks
• Challenges and opportunities in strategic management for government and public sector organizations
• Role of strategic planning in achieving organizational objectives
• Strategic Planning Process
• Developing a strategic vision, mission, and goals
• Environmental scanning and SWOT analysis
• Strategy formulation, implementation, and evaluation
• Monitoring and Evaluation in the Public Sector
• Monitoring and evaluation frameworks and methodologies
• Performance measurement and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Using data and evidence for decision-making and accountability
• Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
• Identifying and engaging stakeholders in the strategic planning process
• Building partnerships and coalitions to support strategic initiatives
• Communication strategies for stakeholder engagement and collaboration
• Analyzing the External Environment
• Political, economic, social, and technological (PEST) analysis
• Identifying strategic issues and trends affecting government and public sector organizations
• Formulating strategies to address external challenges and opportunities
• Leadership and Governance in Strategic Management
• Role of leadership in driving strategic change and innovation
• Principles of good governance and ethical leadership
• Building a culture of strategic management and organizational learning
• Best Practices in Strategic Management
• Case studies and examples of successful strategic management initiatives in the public sector
• Lessons learned and key takeaways for applying best practices
• Adapting strategic management approaches to different organizational contexts
• Applying Strategic Management Principles
• Developing action plans for implementing strategic initiatives
• Addressing challenges and barriers to strategic management implementation
• Continuous improvement and adaptation in strategic planning and management