This advanced 5 days programme provides professionals with a rigorous, practice-oriented grounding in Strategic Public Affairs and Government Relations Programme. Designed for those working across the Sector-Specific sector, the course combines established theoretical frameworks with current industry practice through expert-led instruction, structured case studies, and hands-on workshops.
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This advanced 5 days programme provides professionals with a rigorous, practice-oriented grounding in Strategic Public Affairs and Government Relations Programme. Designed for those working across the Sector-Specific sector, the course combines established theoretical frameworks with current industry practice through expert-led instruction, structured case studies, and hands-on workshops.
Participants will engage with the most relevant tools, standards, and methodologies used in Public Sector today. By the final day, delegates will leave with a clear personal action plan and the confidence to apply their learning immediately, contributing to improved performance, compliance, and competitive advantage within their organisations.
Equip professionals with the knowledge, skills, and frameworks required to excel in Strategic Public Affairs and Government Relations Programme, driving measurable improvement in Sector-Specific performance and delivering tangible value to their organisations.
10 key learning outcomes
Apply sector-specific management frameworks to improve organisational performance and service delivery
Understand the regulatory environment, governance structures, and accountability mechanisms of the sector
Apply strategic planning and policy analysis to develop evidence-based organisational strategies
Lead change and transformation initiatives within complex public or healthcare sector environments
Apply financial management and resource allocation principles relevant to public and non-profit organisations
Understand procurement, contracting, and commissioning frameworks specific to the sector
Apply stakeholder management and partnership working skills to achieve collaborative outcomes
Measure and improve organisational performance using relevant KPIs and outcome-based frameworks
Apply risk management and governance frameworks to ensure accountability and public trust
Develop workforce capability and resilience in environments characterised by demand pressure and resource constraints
5 training days · 15 modules · hands-on workshops
Understand the sector's operating environment, governance framework, and policy landscape.
Stakeholder analysis: teams map the stakeholder landscape for a provided public or healthcare organisation, identify the top five stakeholder groups, and develop a targeted engagement strategy.
Apply leadership and change management principles in complex, regulated environments.
Change management plan: teams develop a change plan for a provided service improvement initiative in a public or healthcare organisation, including engagement, communication, and risk management.
Apply financial management and commissioning principles to public sector resource decisions.
Commissioning exercise: teams develop a commissioning plan for a provided service, including needs assessment, specification, procurement approach, and outcome measures.
Measure service quality, manage operational risk, and apply improvement methodologies.
Quality improvement project: teams design a PDSA cycle for a provided quality issue in a public or healthcare setting, specifying the change hypothesis, measure, and evaluation plan.
Build workforce capability, develop partnerships, and future-proof the organisation.
Capstone strategy presentation: teams present a 3-year strategic plan for a provided public or healthcare organisation, covering strategic priorities, financial plan, workforce development, and a performance framework.
This programme is designed for professionals across these roles
Clinical and operational leaders responsible for service delivery and organisational performance
Central and local government professionals managing public services and policy delivery
Financial and commissioning professionals managing public sector budgets and service contracts
Front-line managers leading service delivery teams in high-demand public service environments
Professionals responsible for compliance, audit, and organisational governance in regulated sectors
Graduate and early-career professionals entering public health, social care, or government roles
Upcoming public dates — enrol anytime
This course carries internationally recognised professional credits
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