Governance & Risk Management for Public Sector Excellence Event, 21.Apr.2025

Course Description

This intensive 10-day course provides public sector leaders with essential tools and strategies for effective governance and risk management. Participants will explore key principles of public sector governance, develop robust risk management frameworks, and learn to enhance organizational transparency and accountability. The course covers regulatory compliance, strategic planning, and performance monitoring to drive excellence in public sector management.

Learning Objectives

• Understand core principles of public sector governance and their practical application
• Develop and implement comprehensive risk management strategies
• Enhance compliance with regulatory frameworks and reporting requirements
• Improve strategic planning and performance monitoring processes
• Strengthen internal controls and audit mechanisms
• Foster a culture of accountability and ethical decision-making

Course Modules

Day 1: Foundations of Public Sector Governance

• Introduction to governance principles
• Public sector governance frameworks
• Stakeholder management and engagement
• Ethical leadership and organizational culture

Day 2: Risk Management Fundamentals

• Risk identification and assessment techniques
• Developing risk appetite statements
• Risk mitigation strategies
• Enterprise risk management frameworks

Day 3: Regulatory Compliance and Reporting

• Key public sector regulations and standards
• Compliance monitoring and reporting
• Transparency and disclosure requirements
• Managing regulatory changes

Day 4: Strategic Planning and Performance Management

• Strategic planning processes for public entities
• Key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics
• Performance monitoring and evaluation
• Continuous improvement strategies

Day 5: Internal Controls and Audit

• Designing effective internal control systems
• Internal audit functions and best practices
• Fraud prevention and detection
• Audit committee roles and responsibilities

Day 6: Financial Governance and Accountability

• Public sector financial management principles
• Budgeting and resource allocation
• Financial reporting and transparency
• Value for money assessments

Day 7: Information Governance and Cybersecurity

• Data governance frameworks
• Information security best practices
• Privacy and data protection regulations
• Cybersecurity risk management

Day 8: Crisis Management and Business Continuity

• Crisis preparedness and response planning
• Business continuity management
• Reputation risk management
• Stakeholder communication during crises

Day 9: Sustainable Governance Practices

• Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations
• Sustainable development goals integration
• Climate-related risk management
• Social responsibility and community engagement

Day 10: Governance Innovation and Digital Transformation

• E-governance and digital service delivery
• Emerging technologies in public sector management
• Change management for digital transformation
• Future trends in public sector governance

Practical Wins for Participants

• Develop a tailored risk management framework for their organization
• Create an action plan to enhance compliance and reporting processes
• Design a strategic performance monitoring system with relevant KPIs
• Formulate a governance innovation roadmap for digital transformation