Sharpen your strategic thinking to take the next step as a leader in your department or agency.
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
Are you a manager or emerging leader keen to take the next step in thinking strategically and understanding the big picture?
Would your work benefit from a deeper understanding of how to analyse complex issues and new ways of thinking and working to ensure that your strategic plans are practical and effective?
Strategic thinking is an essential skill for public sector leaders and a structured approach to different ways of thinking will put you in the right position to advance your leadership career.
If you are keen to develop the skills you need to lead the public service into the future, don't miss this course.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
You will leave this course with a deeper understanding of different approaches to strategic thinking and the role it plays in the development of outcomes, objectives and actions with the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and operating environments.
In this practical one day workshop, you will participate in a range of small group discussions and work through case studies based on real life public sector examples and applying frameworks and models introduced throughout the day.
You will explore your own experiences and those of your fellow learners, identify strengths and areas for improvement and share your knowledge, skills, ideas and concerns.
You will finish this course knowing you can:
- defining strategy and strategic thinking.
- using models and a structured approach for strategic thinking and how different ways of thinking affect our approach to strategy.
- applying a strategic thinking framework in planning for change.
- undertaking a thorough stakeholder analysis and stakeholder mapping.
- understanding and managing barriers to strategic thinking.
- identifying innovative strategies and solutions and evaluate different strategy options.
- developing strategy from a realistic assessment of the political, economic and social environment.
- developing strategy that is seen as relevant and meaningful to staff and broader stakeholders.
- considering resourcing opportunities and constraints when developing strategy.
Strategic Thinking for Public Sector Organisations is for people at the Adept to Advanced levels and you will develop the following capabilities:
- Results: Think and solve problems
- People management: Inspire direction and purpose
Course Details
This course is offered in-house only.
Benefits of an in-house course are:
- Collaboration and team building.
- Cost effective employee development.
- Improving staff performance and consistency.
- Customisable for an additional fee. E.g. use of department policies or templates
Pricing
This course is not available for individuals. Please contact [email protected] for group bookings.
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