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Flagship Executive Program

Public Sector Performance & Governance Program

A Flagship Executive Program — GIRMAH Institute of Leadership & Entrepreneurial Development

Duration 3 Weeks + 5 Days In-Person
Format Online + 5 Days In-Person
Fees GHS 4,000
Commitment Executive Intensive

Program Overview

The Public Sector Performance & Governance Program is designed to strengthen leadership, accountability, and service delivery across government institutions. The program equips public officials with the practical tools, strategic mindset, and governance frameworks required to improve institutional performance, enhance transparency, and deliver measurable results to citizens.

Who Should Attend

Directors and Deputy Directors in Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs)

Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assembly (MMDA) officials

Heads of units and departmental managers

Public sector project and program managers

Policy officers and administrative leaders

State-owned enterprise managers

Regulatory and oversight body staff

Learning Outcomes

  • Lead teams with a stronger performance and accountability culture
  • Design and implement performance management systems
  • Improve efficiency and service delivery processes
  • Strengthen governance and compliance practices
  • Manage public resources more effectively
  • Navigate complex stakeholder and political environments
  • Implement practical reforms within their institutions

Modules

Module 1: Public Sector Leadership & Ethical Governance

Core Topics
  • Leadership responsibilities in the public sector
  • Integrity, accountability, and ethical decision-making
  • Managing power, authority, and public trust
  • Building a performance culture

Module 2: Results-Based Management & Performance Systems

Core Topics
  • Setting institutional goals and KPIs
  • Performance contracts and scorecards
  • Monitoring and evaluation systems
  • Using data for decision-making

Module 3: Public Financial Management & Resource Accountability

Core Topics
  • Budget planning and execution
  • Financial controls and compliance
  • Value-for-money and cost efficiency
  • Managing audit risks and findings

Module 4: Policy Implementation & Service Delivery Improvement

Core Topics
  • Translating policy into action
  • Identifying bottlenecks and removing barriers
  • Process improvement and service redesign
  • Citizen-centered service delivery

Module 5: Governance, Risk & Compliance

Core Topics
  • Institutional governance structures
  • Risk identification and mitigation
  • Internal controls and anti-corruption frameworks

Module 6: Stakeholder Engagement & Public Communication

Core Topics
  • Managing political and administrative stakeholders
  • Community engagement strategies
  • Managing public expectations and complaints
  • Crisis communication in public institutions

Program Impact

01

Stronger, more accountable public sector leaders

02

Performance-driven institutional managers

03

Governance and compliance champions

04

Leaders who deliver more responsive and efficient public services

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