ANU - CRAWFORD SCHOOL of Economics and Government

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Leadership, Management & Governance in the Public Sector

Course Available by Arrangement Only. Group Discounts are available.

TWO WEEK INTERACTIVE TAILORED COURSE WITH ONE WEEK OF SEMINARS

Course Aims

This course mixes theory, practice and experience to give participants a solid understanding of workplace issues. This course will be delivered in two parts. The first two weeks will consist of interactive lectures which cover a wide range of issues pertaining to leadership, management and governance in the public sector. It will also use case studies to illustrate practical dilemmas faced by leaders and to critically review the approaches used by these leaders in practice. In the third week five topical seminars will be held.

Of Relevance to

This course is directed at senior and mid-level managers in the Public Service, ranging from APS5 to EL2 levels. It will also be of interest to individuals seeking knowledge and practical application of leadership and management aspects at a senior level in different work environments.

This course structure includes topics such as globalization and its effects on leadership management and governance within local communities, organisational design and its implications on effective management, leadership styles, leadership and the implementation of change and generational and cultural considerations and practices of ethics and governance. The course will also demonstrate how principles of effective management can be applied to organisational resources. During the course, participants will prepare a project to be implemented in their individual work environments.

Course Convener

Bruce Hill is an ANU Associate who has extensive experience in corporate management, HR and professional consulting. He spent almost twenty years with Alcan Aluminium Limited in an international role. During his time as managing director of Alcan’s Uruguay operations, he implemented company-wide cultural change based upon the personal and professional development of Alcan’s employees. Now based in Sydney, he runs management development programs throughout Australia and Asia.