Ubora Academy and funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
This is the fourth of five courses of the Leadership Excellence in Africa’s Public Sector (LEAPS) Program. The LEAPS Program is designed for senior officials in the Public Financial Management (PFM) with the skills needed for effective governance and public sector performance across Africa. The LEAPS program is offered in English and French.
This course equips you with essential skills to navigate complex organizational landscapes by fostering strategic and systemic thinking. It also emphasizes the importance of innovative leadership, guiding teams through change, and fostering a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement. We will also explore creating purpose-oriented organizations that inspire and engage its members, ensuring that actions align with core values and strategic objectives. This holistic approach prepares you to drive organizational success through vision, collaboration, and purpose.
Target Audience
The course is designed for senior officials in public finance and public administration.
Develop and implement strategic goals and objectives that align with their organization’s mission, anticipate future challenges and opportunities, and stay informed on relevant global trends and best practices.
Analyze and manage environmental drivers and trends, interdependencies, and stakeholder dynamics to make informed decisions that account for the systemic impacts of their actions.
Build and sustain effective partnerships, navigate political and social dynamics, and engage stakeholders to achieve strategic organizational goals.
Lead and manage organizational change initiatives, inspire and engage teams in continuous improvement, and facilitate collaborative efforts to implement reforms.
Maintain a customer-centric focus that is relevant, responsive to the beneficiary’s needs, and aligned with the organization’s mission, strategy, and objectives for impact and effective performance
