Public sector professionals need more and more knowledge, expertise, analysis, and foresight nowadays. My work is about tackling the many challenges that governments and public agencies face.
I have been working in academia for over twenty years, consulted various public agencies from healthcare to education, and delivered several executive and training programmes.
The process of strategic management in public agencies is crucial for creating public value and achieving organisational goals effectively. It necessitates a holistic approach that encompasses the development of a strategic plan based on environmental and internal analyses, implementing the plan through resource allocation and responsibility assignment, and continuously evaluating and adapting the plan to ensure alignment with the organisation's objectives.
Effective strategic management in the public sector is characterised by the intricate balance between achieving the statutory mandate, delivering public policies efficiently, and ensuring that strategic decisions enhance the organisation's legitimacy and standing. This process involves a formal and rationalistic approach, where top public officers play a pivotal role in steering their organisations towards long-term viability and effectiveness, but also lot of political sensitivity.
The book is designed to be highly relevant for practitioners, policymakers, and students in the field, with applications such as:
Policy Development and Implementation: Guiding readers through the complexities of policy formulation, analysis, and execution in the public sector.
Strategic Planning: Offering frameworks and methodologies for strategic planning and management within public organisations.
Performance Management: Providing insights into measuring and improving performance in public services, including the use of performance indicators and benchmarks.
Financial Management: Presenting strategies for effective budgeting, fiscal management, and resource allocation in the public sector.
Leadership and Change Management: Equipping current and aspiring leaders with skills to manage change, lead diverse teams, and foster innovation in public organisations.
Governments and public sector agencies increasingly require the expertise to navigate complex policy landscapes and manage transformative organisational changes. They need critical insights, innovative strategies, and proven methodologies, ensuring effective policy formulation, implementation, and adaptation in a rapidly evolving public administration environment.
Public sector professionals must constantly evolve, staying abreast of societal, economic, and policy innovations and trends. This continuous learning is vital for effectively navigating and shaping the dynamic public sector landscape, ensuring they lead with foresight, adaptability, and strategic insight to meet the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing world.
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