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.

• Understanding Strategic Management
  • Definition and importance of strategic management
  • Differences between public and private sector strategic management
  • Key concepts: vision, mission, values
• The Strategic Management Process
  • Overview of the strategic management cycle
  • Situation analysis: SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis
  • Stakeholder analysis in the public context
• Setting Strategic Goals and Objectives
  • Developing measurable goals and objectives
  • Aligning goals with public policy and community needs
• Strategy Formulation
  • Types of strategies: competitive, cooperative, and innovative
  • Engaging stakeholders in strategy formulation
  • Tools and frameworks (e.g., PESTEL analysis)
• Importance of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
  • Definition of M&E and its relevance in public management
  • Legal and ethical considerations in M&E
• M&E Frameworks and Models
  • Overview of popular M&E frameworks (e.g., Logical Framework Approach, Theory of Change)
  • Selecting the appropriate M&E model for different contexts
• Data Collection and Analysis
  • Quantitative vs. qualitative data in public sector M&E
  • Methods for data collection (surveys, interviews, focus groups)
  • Data analysis techniques and tools
• Performance Indicators and Metrics
  • Key performance indicators (KPIs) for public sector organizations
  • Developing and using dashboards for performance monitoring
• Strategic Planning Processes
  • Components of effective strategic planning
  • Engaging the community and stakeholders in the planning process
• Risk Management in Strategic Planning
  • Identifying and analyzing risks in public sector projects
  • Strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning