Public Leadership Executive Program

Leadership is an inner journey before it becomes an outward mission. As leaders advance in their careers, stressful situations and burnout become more prevalent, highlighting the critical importance of personal well-being and building healthy habits. Moreover, navigating complex public challenges requires more than technical expertise; it demands profound emotional intelligence and the courage to overcome internal narratives. In this module, participants will:

• Learn tools to foster mental and emotional resilience for achieving full leadership potential.
• Understand the impact of limiting beliefs on decision-making and adopt strategies to identify and overcome them.

Public leaders often face the challenge of working within siloed administrations where incentives for collaboration are minimal. In such environments, achieving results requires not only strategic thinking but also strong interpersonal skills to build bridges and foster trust among stakeholders. This includes having robust communication skills, particularly when managing sensitive relationships. This module will allow participants to:

• Understand the power of perceptions.
• Increasing influence and persuasion.
• Communicate authentically and effectively.

Public leaders are pivotal in delivering public value by transforming political visions into impactful policies and programs. However, the complexity of inter-agency dynamics and a focus on processes can be a barrier for policymakers to achieve their mission. This module equips leaders to:

• Develop strategies to lead across different policy teams.
• Improve prioritization and a focus on results to ensure the effective delivery of organizational priorities.
• Foster cross-sector coordination and break down siloes.

Today’s leaders must possess a strategic vision and the ability to implement it effectively. A global mindset and a systems thinking approach are critical to understanding how their objectives connect to broader societal and organizational goals. Considering multiple sources of knowledge is essential for sound decision-making in an increasingly interconnected world. This module is designed for leaders who want to:

• Understand the importance of adopting global perspective to address challenges that transcend borders and sectors.
• Nurture a strategic foresight capability that balances long-term goals with the reality of uncertainty and immediate priorities.