Lead transformational change in the public sector with this program on change management leadership, strategy execution, culture transition, and transformation governance. Participants will learn to navigate the unique challenges of change in government, including political dynamics, stakeholder complexity, and bureaucratic resistance. The curriculum covers change leadership competencies, engagement strategies, and governance structures that ensure reform success. Through case studies of public sector transformations, attendees will develop the skills to design and execute change initiatives that deliver lasting impact. This program equips senior public officials and reform leaders to drive effective change.
Objectives
- Understand the drivers and barriers of change in the public sector
- Apply change management models (e.g., Kotter, ADKAR) to government contexts
- Develop a change vision and strategy aligned with policy goals
- Engage stakeholders across political, administrative, and civil society spheres
- Manage resistance and build coalitions for change
- Design governance structures to oversee transformation
- Communicate change effectively to diverse audiences
- Monitor and evaluate change progress and impact
- Sustain change through institutionalization and culture shift
Target Audience
- Senior public servants and agency heads
- Change management leaders in government
- Policy and reform unit staff
- Program managers of public sector reforms
- Consultants advising on public sector change
- Donor staff supporting governance reforms
- Academics and researchers in public administration
Methodology
- Case study analyses of public sector transformations
- Change simulation exercises
- Stakeholder mapping and engagement planning
- Governance design workshops
- Communication strategy development
- Resistance management role‑plays
- Peer learning among public sector leaders
