Improving Public Sector Leadership Competence and Capabilities

Present and future leaders of the Public Service need to continually adapt to constant change – and successfully lead others through it! Aligned with the current Treasury Board Key Leadership Competencies profile, which serves as the basis for choice, learning and development, performance and talent management of executives and other senior leaders, The course Public Sector Leadership Competencies (Leadership Training) will guide participants through the core competencies, unpacking the terms and working through their own experiences to identify strengths and gaps, and create a plan to round out their knowledge, skills and abilities to put them on the executive track.

 

COURSE OUTLINE

Understanding the Context

  • Skyview of the Public Service
  • Corporate Culture and Advancement
  • Leadership – Definition, Style, Aspirations, Limitations
  • Leaders are made, not born

 

Unpacking the Key Leadership Competencies for Executives in the Public Service

  • Create Vision and Strategy
  • Mobilize People
  • Uphold Integrity and Respect
  • Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
  • Promote Innovation and Guide Change
  • Achieve Results

 

Self-Assessment – the good, the bad and the “ready for more”!

  • Where I am now
  • Where I want to in 2 years, 5 years, 10 years
  • My strengths
  • My limitations
  • The importance of leadership
  • Making my leadership style work for me
  • My knowledge, skills and abilities plan

 

My path - Selling your Unique You

  • Diversity in skills, culture, experience, interests, mindset and vision
  • Building your networks
  • Thinking outside the path.