This course empowers government leaders, directors, and senior public servants to successfully lead institutional change and public sector innovation. Participants will explore proven frameworks for initiating reform, overcoming resistance, and embedding a culture of innovation within government departments. The course is built for those driving service delivery improvement, digital transformation, and organizational renewal.
Learning Methodology
Case studies from African reform initiatives
Change management simulations
Innovation design sprints
Leadership self-assessment and peer coaching
Real-world problem-solving labs
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
Lead public sector reforms and service delivery transformation
Navigate resistance and engage key stakeholders
Apply innovation frameworks for policy and operations
Build agile, resilient institutions
Align change initiatives with strategic development goals
Delivery Format
Duration: 3 days (24 contact hours)
Delivery: Online (live instructor-led) or Physical (in select cities)
Certification: Certificate of Completion issued by Alverton Global
Materials: Change leadership toolkit, innovation checklists, case compendium
Course Features
- Lectures 30
- Quiz 0
- Duration 3 days
- Skill level Expert
- Language English
- Students 18
- Certificate Yes
- Assessments Yes
- 10 Sections
- 30 Lessons
- 3 Days
- The Case for Change in Government3
- Understanding Organizational Change Dynamics3
- Designing and Leading Public Sector Reforms3
- Innovation in Public Institutions3
- Strategic Communication and Change Narratives3
- Managing Political and Institutional Risks3
- Performance Management and Reform Monitoring3
- Empowering Teams and Mobilizing Resources3
- Case Studies: Innovation in African Governance3
- Personal Leadership and Change Action Plan3
Requirements
- Role in a public institution, ministry, or reform unit
- Experience in managing programs, departments, or change efforts
Features
- Actionable change and innovation tools
- Public sector reform case studies
- Certificate from Alverton Global
- Practical leadership labs and plan development
- Delivery both online and in-person
Target audiences
- Permanent secretaries and directors
- Heads of departments and reform units
- Governors, CECs, and county administrators
- Policy advisors and innovation officers
- Change champions in public service
