The Public Executive Program has been developed to address the key leader-manager competencies identified by the Treasury Board of Canada and provincial and municipal public service counterparts. The program provides a unique overview of the frameworks and processes to address policy development, program planning and leadership challenges facing today鈥檚 public-sector executives. No other program in Canada provides the same kind of exciting and intensive opportunity to interact with public-sector leaders from a wide variety of jurisdictions across Canada.
In this program you will learn to:
- Determine the proper scope and limits to government
- Manage your portfolio ethically, creating a culture of accountability
- Develop an understanding of the roles of public servants and elected officials in the strategic planning and execution process
- Demonstrate the importance of ensuring comprehension of the impact of government decisions
- Understand the power of the media and learn how to manage the message
This program is designed for public-sector managers, directors, and leaders who are looking for fresh perspectives and approaches to policy issues and leadership, in all areas of government, government agencies, and the public service. This program is designated an approved recertification program by the HRPA.
