Public Policy Masterclass
An Interactive 10-Day Training Course

Public Policy Masterclass

Developing and Implementing Strategic Plans and Effective Public Policy

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
31 Aug - 11 Sep 2026 London $ 12,900

Introduction

This intensive Public Policy Masterclass offers comprehensive training in strategic management and public policy development, governance and administration. Integrating strategic planning with public policy development ensures cohesive alignment of organizational goals with broader societal impacts.

This training course on Public Policy Masterclass provides participants with the skills and insights necessary to formulate robust strategic plans and navigate complex policy landscapes. It bridges strategic management principles with practical policy-making processes, empowering delegates to effectively contribute to their organization's success and public governance excellence.

Participants will first master the essentials of strategic management, including environment analysis, strategic alignment, implementation, and performance evaluation. Subsequently, the course delves into public policy, covering fundamental theories, the policy development lifecycle, effective governance, and the interplay between public administration and politics. 

This Public Policy Masterclass will highlight:

  • Principles and methodologies of strategic management and business planning.
  • Integration of strategic planning with effective public policy development.
  • Techniques for analyzing and responding to complex strategic and policy environments.
  • Practical skills for implementing strategic plans and evaluating performance.
  • Understanding and managing the dynamics between public policy, governance and administration.

 

Modules

This training course is split into the following modules:

Module I - Certificate in Strategy

Module II - Public Policy Development, Governance & Administration

Objectives

At the end of this Public Policy Masterclass, you will learn to: 

  • Define key principles and methodologies of strategic management and business planning.
  • Analyze your organization's strategic environment and identify market opportunities and threats.
  • Develop, communicate, implement and evaluate comprehensive strategic plans.
  • Understand the fundamentals of public policy theories, ideologies, contexts and their applications.
  • Navigate the complete public policy cycle, from problem identification through to policy evaluation.
  • Implement effective public governance and administration practices.
  • Recognize and manage the complex relationship between public policy, governance and politics.
  • Align strategic business goals effectively with public policy objectives.

 

Training Methodology

This interactive Public Policy Masterclass employs a mix of adult learning techniques, including:

  • Engaging lectures with clear, bullet-based slide presentations.
  • Practical case studies fostering discussion and applied learning.
  • Group activities for shared experiences and collaborative problem-solving.
  • Real-world scenarios and exercises to reinforce strategic and policy-making skills.
  • Integrated scenarios emphasizing the relationship between strategic management and public policy.

Organisational Impact

By sending their employees to this Public Policy Masterclass, the Organisation will have the following benefits:

  • Creating strategic plans that align clearly with organizational goals.
  • Enhanced decision-making through deeper strategic and policy insights.
  • Improved resource utilization and efficiency in policy and strategic initiatives.
  • Increased clarity in roles and responsibilities within policy-making structures.
  • Strengthened capability to address organizational and public challenges proactively.
  • More effective governance frameworks and administration structures.
  • Harmonizing internal strategic objectives with external policy demands.

Personal Impact

At the end of this Public Policy Masterclass, the participants will gain the following:

  • Enhanced strategic thinking and planning capabilities.
  • Improved ability to analyze and respond strategically to organizational challenges and opportunities.
  • Comprehensive understanding of public policy making and implementation.
  • Increased confidence and competence in influencing strategic and policy decisions.
  • Greater preparedness for higher levels of management and policy leadership roles.
  • Practical skills for effective governance and administrative leadership.
  • Ability to synthesize strategic planning with public policy processes for holistic decision-making.

 

Who should Attend?

This GLOMACS Public Policy Masterclass is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Executives and senior managers responsible for organizational strategy, planning, and policy formulation.
  • Managers and officers from both the public sector (governmental and non-governmental) and private sector organizations.
  • Strategic and operational managers seeking to enhance their policy-making and strategic responsibilities.
  • Public sector officials, including senior management, ministerial committees, governing bodies, and executive directors.
  • Professionals involved at various stages of strategic planning and public policy processes, including team leaders and supervisors aspiring to advanced leadership roles.
  • Leaders interested in integrating strategic management principles with effective public policy development.

 

Course Outline

Module I: Certificate in Strategy

Day 1

What is Strategy?  Understanding The Bigger Picture

  • Principles of Strategic Management and Business Planning
  • The Scope of A Strategic Business Plan
  • Creativity and Innovation in Strategic Management
  • The Importance of Consulting with Colleagues and other Stakeholders
  • Principles and Methods of Delegation
Day 2

Develop A Strategic Business Plan For Your Organisation

  • Strategic Analysis of Your Environment
  • Industry Analysis Tools and Techniques
  • Tracking Market Developments
  • Understanding Your Organisation's Ability to Respond to Market Opportunities and Threats
  • Strategic Fit of Your Organisation’s Structure, Business Processes and Culture
  • Generating, Prioritizing and Selecting Strategic Options
Day 3

How to Ensure Strategic Alignment

  • Principles of Strategic Alignment
  • A Strategic Management System
  • Developing A Strategy Map
  • Alternatives to The Strategy Map
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of The Balanced Scorecard
  • Total Strategic Alignment
Day 4

How to Implement and Evaluate Strategic Business Plans

  • Stakeholder Analysis and Communication
  • Allocating People and Resources to The Plan
  • Evaluating and Improving Performance against Plan
  • How to Assess and Manage Risk
  • Performance Measurement and Management
Day 5

Putting the Strategic Business Plan into Action

  • Communicating Strategy to Align Your Organisation
  • Gaining Commitment to, and Responsibility for, The Strategy
  • Effective Implementation - Converting Strategic Plans into Tangible Results
  • Case Study: Linking Operational Plans with Strategic Objectives
  • Personal Goals, Plans and Commitment to Act

Module II: Public Policy Development, Governance & Administration

Day 6

Introduction to Public Policy

  • What is Public Policy?
  • Basic Concepts of Public Policy
  • Why Governments use Public Policy?
  • Public Policy Theories, Ideologies and Contexts
  • Public Policy Positioning
  • Government Public Policy in Different Substantive Fields
Day 7

Public Policy Development Process

  • Problem Identification and Definition
  • Policy Formulation
  • Information Research
  • Information Analysis
  • Policy Design
  • Policy Recommendations
Day 8

Public Policy Development Process  

  • Policy Planning
  • Decision Making
  • Policy Implementation
  • Policy Monitoring
  • Policy Evaluation
  • Policy Maintenance / Termination
Day 9

Public Governance, Public Administration

  • Features of Good Public Policy
  • Governance in the Public Sector
  • Principles of Good Governance
  • Governance Framework
  • Public Management Structure
  • New Public Management
  • Public Policy, Governance and Administration Interplay
Day 10

Public Policy and Politics

  • Government Governance
  • Do Policies Determine Politics
  • Classification of Public Policy Types
  • Dimensions Distinguishing Policy-Politics Relations
  • Policy Institutions
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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