The British Academy for Training and Development offers 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.

• Concept of Strategic Management
  • Definition and Importance of Strategic Management
  • Differences between Strategic Management in the Public and Private Sectors
  • Key Concepts: Vision, Mission, and Values
• Strategic Management Process
  • Overview of the Strategic Management Cycle
  • Situation Analysis: Analysis of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats
  • Stakeholder Analysis in the Overall Context
• Defining Strategic Goals and Objectives
  • Developing Measurable Goals and Objectives
  • Aligning Goals with Public Policy and Community Needs
• Strategy Formulation
  • Types of Strategies: Competitive, Collaborative, and Creative
  • Engaging Stakeholders in Strategy Formulation
  • Tools and Frameworks (e.g., PESTEL Analysis)
• Importance of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
  • Definition of Monitoring and Evaluation and its Importance in Public Administration
  • Artificial Intelligence and Improving the Monitoring and Evaluation Process through Data Analysis and Improving Reporting Accuracy
  • Legal and Ethical Considerations in Monitoring and Evaluation
• Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks and Models
  • Overview of Common Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks (e.g., Logical Framework Approach, Theory of Change)
  • Importance of Technology in Implementing Models such as Theory of Change More Efficiently through Process Automation and Data Collection
  • Choosing the Appropriate Monitoring and Evaluation Model For different contexts
• Data collection and analysis
  • Quantitative versus qualitative data in public sector monitoring and evaluation
  • Data collection methods (surveys, interviews, focus groups)
  • Data analysis techniques and tools
  • Using artificial intelligence in integrated data analysis to improve monitoring and evaluation results
• Performance indicators and metrics
  • Key performance indicators (KPIs) for public sector organizations
  • Developing and using information to monitor performance
• Strategic planning processes
  • Components of effective strategic planning
  • Community and stakeholder engagement in the planning process
• Risk management in strategic planning
  • Identifying and analyzing risks in public sector projects
  • Risk mitigation strategies and contingency planning