Course Description
This intensive 5-day course equips public service professionals with essential skills in risk management and corporate governance. Participants will learn to identify, assess, and mitigate risks while implementing robust governance frameworks. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, ensuring participants can immediately apply learnings to their organizations.
Learning Objectives
- Understand key principles of risk management and corporate governance in public sector contexts
- Develop strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate risks in public service organizations
- Learn to implement effective governance structures and processes
- Enhance decision-making skills in complex public sector environments
- Gain practical tools for improving organizational performance and accountability
Course Modules
Day 1: Foundations of Risk Management in Public Service
- Introduction to risk management concepts
- Public sector risk landscape
- Risk identification techniques
- Stakeholder analysis in risk management
Day 2: Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies
- Risk assessment methodologies
- Quantitative and qualitative risk analysis
- Developing risk mitigation strategies
- Risk monitoring and reporting
Day 3: Corporate Governance Principles for Public Organizations
- Fundamentals of corporate governance
- Governance structures in public sector entities
- Ethical considerations in public service governance
- Transparency and accountability mechanisms
Day 4: Implementing Effective Governance Frameworks
- Designing governance policies and procedures
- Role of boards and committees in public organizations
- Performance measurement and management
- Compliance and regulatory considerations
Day 5: Integrating Risk Management and Governance
- Aligning risk management with organizational strategy
- Decision-making in high-risk environments
- Crisis management and business continuity planning
- Future trends in public sector risk and governance
Practical Wins for Participants
- Develop a customized risk management framework for your organization
- Create an action plan to enhance governance structures and processes
- Gain tools for effective stakeholder communication on risk and governance issues
- Build a network of peers for ongoing knowledge sharing and support
Credits: 5 credit per day
Course Mode: full-time
Provider: Blackbird Training Centre
