An Intensive 10-day Training Course
Public Policy Masterclass
Developing and Implementing Strategic Plans and Effective Public Policy
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Why Choose this Training Course?
This 10-day training course equips leaders with the expertise to craft and execute strategic plans while navigating the complexities of public policy and governance. It bridges organizational strategy with policy impact, ensuring decisions are both internally coherent and socially responsive.
Participants will strengthen their ability to think strategically, design effective plans, and understand how policies are conceived, debated, adopted, and assessed within governance systems.
The training course progresses from strategic management fundamentals to the dynamics of public administration and political influence, offering a comprehensive perspective on leadership in policy-driven environments.
This training course on Public Policy Masterclass will highlight:
- Strategic planning frameworks and business alignment tools
- Practical integration of strategy and policy
- Environmental and stakeholder analysis techniques
- Policy design, implementation, and review processes
- Governance systems and political-administrative relationships
MODULES
This PetroKnowledge training course is split into two modules:
MODULE I - Certificate in Strategy
MODULE II - Public Policy Development, Governance & Administration
Each module is structured and can be taken as a stand-alone training course; however, delegates will maximise their benefits by taking Module 1 and 2 back-to-back as a two-week training course.
What are the Goals?
Upon completion of this training course on Public Policy Masterclass, participants will be able to:
- Apply structured approaches to strategic management
- Evaluate organizational positioning within complex environments
- Develop and operationalize strategic plans
- Interpret policy theories and contextual drivers
- Manage the full policy lifecycle effectively
- Implement sound governance systems
- Navigate political and institutional dynamics
- Connect business strategy with public policy objectives
Who is this Training Course for?
- Senior executives and strategic leaders
- Public sector administrators
- Policy managers and advisors
- Private sector leaders engaging with government systems
- Committee members and governance board representatives
- Emerging leaders preparing for advanced roles
How will this Training Course be Presented?
This training course on Public Policy Masterclass employs a mix of adult learning techniques, including:
- Engaging lectures with clear, bullet-based slide presentations.
- Practical case studies fostering discussion and applied learning.
- Group activities for shared experiences and collaborative problem-solving.
- Real-world scenarios and exercises to reinforce strategic and policy-making skills.
- Integrated scenarios emphasizing the relationship between strategic management and public policy.
Organisational Impact
Organisations can expect:
- Better strategic clarity and alignment
- Improved policy-informed decision-making
- Efficient use of resources
- Clear governance accountability
- Stronger leadership in public-facing challenges
- Coherent administrative frameworks
- Alignment between institutional strategy and policy mandates
Personal Impact
Attendees will gain:
- Stronger analytical and strategic capabilities
- Greater confidence in policy engagement
- Enhanced leadership readiness
- Practical governance expertise
- Improved influence in decision-making
- Integrated understanding of strategy and policy
Daily Agenda
Module 1: Certificate in Strategy
Day One: What is Strategy? Understanding The Bigger Picture
- Principles of Strategic Management and Business Planning
- The Scope of A Strategic Business Plan
- Creativity and Innovation in Strategic Management
- The Importance of Consulting with Colleagues and other Stakeholders
- Principles and Methods of Delegation
Day Two: Develop A Strategic Business Plan For Your Organization
- Strategic Analysis of Your Environment
- Industry Analysis Tools and Techniques
- Tracking Market Developments
- Understanding Your Organization's Ability to Respond to Market Opportunities and Threats
- Strategic Fit of Your Organizations Structure, Business Processes and Culture
- Generating, Prioritizing and Selecting Strategic Options
Day Three: How to Ensure Strategic Alignment
- Principles of Strategic Alignment
- A Strategic Management System
- Developing A Strategy Map
- Alternatives to The Strategy Map
- Advantages and Disadvantages of The Balanced Scorecard
- Total Strategic Alignment
Day Four: How to Implement and Evaluate Strategic Business Plans
- Stakeholder Analysis and Communication
- Allocating People and Resources to The Plan
- Evaluating and Improving Performance against Plan
- How to Assess and Manage Risk
- Performance Measurement and Management
Day Five: Putting the Strategic Business Plan into Action
- Communicating Strategy to Align Your Organization
- Gaining Commitment to, and Responsibility for, The Strategy
- Effective Implementation - Converting Strategic Plans into Tangible Results
- Case Study: Linking Operational Plans with Strategic Objectives
- Personal Goals, Plans and Commitment to Act
Module 2: Public Policy Development, Governance & Administration
Day Six: Introduction to Public Policy
- What is Public Policy?
- Basic Concepts of Public Policy
- Why Governments use Public Policy?
- Public Policy Theories, Ideologies and Contexts
- Public Policy Positioning
- Government Public Policy in Different Substantive Fields
Day Seven: Public Policy Development Process
- Problem Identification and Definition
- Policy Formulation
- Information Research
- Information Analysis
- Policy Design
- Policy Recommendations
Day Eight: Public Policy Development Process
- Policy Planning
- Decision Making
- Policy Implementation
- Policy Monitoring
- Policy Evaluation
- Policy Maintenance / Termination
Day Nine: Public Governance, Public Administration
- Features of Good Public Policy
- Governance in the Public Sector
- Principles of Good Governance
- Governance Framework
- Public Management Structure
- New Public Management
- Public Policy, Governance and Administration Interplay
Day Ten: Public Policy and Politics
- Government Governance
- Do Policies Determine Politics
- Classification of Public Policy Types
- Dimensions Distinguishing Policy-Politics Relations
- Policy Institutions
Certificate
- On successful completion of this Training Course / Online Training Course, a PetroKnowledge Certificate / E-Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
