Strategic Management Program for the Public Sector
- Overview
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- Who Should Attend
- Key Benefits
- Program Presenter
- Dates, Fees & Venues
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- Testimonials
The performance of the public sector is of vital importance to our economy, community and environment. Multiple demands and resource constraints make it imperative that senior managers in the public sector have the skills to undertake strategic analysis and make good strategic choices.
The Strategic Management for the Public Sector program is specifically designed for senior executives in the public sector: for department and program heads and unit heads. The content is leading edge and best practice.
Strategy is one of the key defining skills of the senior executive.
This two day program aims to provide senior executives involved in the public sector with the skills to guide their organisations in these difficult and challenging times.
The program aligns the mission with the organisation's capabilities and setting of goals and measurable objectives. Tools are provided, and skills expanded, for analysing the external environment and for assessing internal capabilities. Strategic choices and optimal decisions are then developed.
From the program, participants will be proficient to lead their staff in developing and implementing effective strategies.
Interaction with fellow senior executives is a feature of the program.
Pre-reading is provided to stimulate discussion and follow up assistance is offered.
Topics
- Defining and measuring efficiency and effectiveness
- Need for an articulated mission in the public sector
- Managing relationships with, and expectations of, stakeholders
- Management by objectives; setting meaningful goals and measurable objectives]
- Techniques for external analysis
- Assessing internal capabilities
- Developing creativity in strategic decisions both individually and as an organisation
- Choosing the optimal strategy
- Risk; assessing, measuring and mitigating
- Handling multiple programs and outcomes
- Micro strategies and tactics
- Working with Public/Private Partnerships
- Implementation; the pitfalls of strategy and success
This leading edge, best practice program is specifically designed for senior executives in the public service. In particular the program will benefit:
- Department Heads
- Program Heads
- Unit Heads
The program is applicable to those in all three tiers of Government in Australia and to senior executives in autonomous government enterprises.
- Enable senior managers in the public sector to align the mission and goals with the capabilities of the organisation.
- Show how to manage the aspirations of diverse stakeholders; ministers, clients, staff, tax payers and the community.
- Equip senior managers with the tools to access the environment and to analyse what it means for the organisation, now and in the future.
- Learn how to assess internal capabilities and to evaluate how this affects achievements on the mission.
- Derive several strategic options and evaluate them in terms of fit, efficiency and risk in order to select most appropriate strategy.
- Network and interaction with fellow senior executives.
Dr Graham Godbee
Dr Graham Godbee is widely recognised as one of the Asia-Pacific region's leading practitioners and presenters in the areas of corporate strategy and strategic change. He has been assisting large organisations in the development of strategy since the 1970s and teaching strategy on MBA programs since the 1980s.
Graham has completed strategy assignments and delivered strategic training for organisations as diverse as CSR, ANZ National, Burnside Homes, NSW Police, Commonwealth Bank, Landcom, Australian Defence Industries, Department of Supply, Burnside Homes, Chartered Secretaries Association, Australian Jockey Club, Kolling Institute of Medical Research, Dept Energy, Utilities and Sustainability Royal Australian Navy Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
He is a Visiting Fellow in the Master of Applied Finance Program at Macquarie University and has taught extensively throughout Australia, New Zealand, China, Singapore, Japan and India. He has also been a director of corporations both in Australia and Asia.
A regular visitor to MGSM, Graham is involved in the development and delivery of public and in-company programs for the School.
He brings a unique blend of theory and sound practical experience to the study and practice of strategy development. This breadth of experience encourages an interactive learning experience that holds significant relevance to the needs of participants.
Sydney
31st May - 1st June 2010
MGSM North Ryde Campus
Canberra
6th & 7th September 2010
Rydges Hotel, Cnr Canberra Avenue and National Circuit
Fees
$2,970.00 (incl. of GST)
Fees include tuition, program materials and catering.
Program Coordinator
Phone: + 61 2 9850 9016
Fax: +61 2 9850 8630
Email: Public-Programs@mgsm.edu.au
Greg Mullins - Participant
Dr Graham Godbee - Program Presenter
