Learn advanced public sector management: drive reforms, build capacity, and enhance services. Develop skills for strategic leadership and change management.
| Date | Venue | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 - 11 September 2026 | Cape Town | 5 Days | |
| 07 - 11 December 2026 | Sandton | 5 Days |
Prospen Africa’s Advanced Public Sector Management Workshop provides comprehensive knowledge of Public Sector Management, equipping you with the skills to undertake reforms and capacity-building initiatives. It will enhance your competency, enabling you to contribute to better services for citizens and the economic development of the nation. Additionally, the course will broaden your career prospects by exposing you to other sectors and instilling confidence to participate in large-scale projects and initiatives.
Globalisation, modernisation, and rapid private sector advancements demand urgent reforms in the public sector to meet citizens’ expectations for faster, better, and more convenient services. Public sector reforms focus on enhancing public administration through changes in public financial management, tax administration, operations, and civil service.
Successful reforms require technical knowledge, financial capabilities, and political cooperation. However, they face challenges such as corruption and political interference. It is essential to anticipate these challenges and mitigate their impact to achieve consistent and meaningful reform objectives.
Capacity building is crucial for sustaining enhanced processes and systems within reformed structures. This involves public performance enhancement activities, strong organisational structures, good management practices, and effective communication networks. While training is a key component, it is not the sole focus.
The main objectives of this Advanced Public Sector Management Workshop are to empower public sector professionals with:
Complete knowledge and information about public sector management.
Skills and exposure to undertake public sector reform and capacity-building initiatives.
Techniques, tools, and strategies for systematic and risk-free organisational change.
Preparedness and confidence to reduce corruption and other malpractices in reforms and capacity-building initiatives.
Opportunities to upskill oneself and others to foster national economic development through successful public sector reform and capacity building.
Skills, experience, and knowledge to work in any sector, expanding professional portfolios and career growth avenues.
A sense of pride and satisfaction from contributing to the betterment of citizens’ quality of life and national economic development.
Board Members, Directors, and top management officials of public sector organisations.
Shareholders and investors involved or interested in firm delivery and function.
Human Resource executives and managers responsible for creating a performance-driven, skilled work culture.
Members of compliance agencies ensuring transparency and integrity during and after reforms.
Public service personnel involved in public sector reform and capacity-building initiatives.
Non-public sector professionals interested in public sector reform and capacity-building initiatives.
Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:
– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.
Module 1 – Important Aspects of Focus when Undertaking Public Sector Reforms
Priorities
Policies
Incentives
Rules and law
Culture
Partnerships
Awareness around reforms
Drivers of change
Module 2 – Key Principles of Public Sector Reforms
Result-oriented framework
Clarification of reform objectives
Good political strategies and engagement
Objective-oriented competencies and skill development
Adequate yet risk-free experimentation and innovation
Professionalisation and improvement in employee morale
Standard code of conduct
Effective anti-corruption strategies
Efficient public financial management
Module 3 – Advantages of Public Sector Reforms
Better management of public resources
Better public service delivery
Increased transparency and accountability
Streamlined operations and processes
Competitive advantage in the global market
Module 4 – Success Factors of Public Sector Reforms
Reform plan
Timeline for change
Leadership support
Government stability
Clarity of reform objectives
Performance improvement tools
Resource availability
Monitoring and evaluation tools
Public sector reform law
Module 5 – Hindrances to Successful Public Sector Reforms
Employee resistance
Lack of political commitment
Informal norms
Uneven resource distribution due to corruption and political influence
Gender insensitivity
Scarcity of capacity in resources and skills
Module 6 – Importance/Necessity of Capacity Building
Shortage of skilled staff
Weak institutional environment
Improper utilisation of current capacity
Inadequate continual training facilities
Limited capacity to meet skilled personnel’s needs and aspirations
Module 7 – Forms of Capacity Building
Country-specific
Programme- or project-specific
Organisation-related
Job- or task-related
Module 8 – Focus Points of Capacity Building
Strategic management
Policy analysis and HR development and management
Project management
E-Government management
Time and efficiency management
Customer relationship management
Quality management
Change and crisis management
Performance management
Reform management
Ethical management
Module 9 – Challenges to Effective Capacity Building
Weak training policy
Inadequate budgetary allocation
Lack of awareness of the importance of capacity building
Lack of capable trainers
Impact of globalisation
Employee resistance to training
Mismanagement of funds
Inconsistent external support
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