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About the workshop
In light of significant changes to its operating environment, the NSW Public Sector is reassessing many of its traditional approaches to solving problems. The current landscape is characterised by significant uncertainty, complexity and changing citizen needs and expectations. This environment is testing governance structures, workforce skills and organisational capacity.
Strategic thinking brings the big picture into focus. It helps to make visible the connections between multiple causes, stakeholders and interdependencies that are at play within many of the ‘wicked problems’ that leaders face. It is the responsibility of leaders to recognise critical trends and patterns in their internal and external environments shaping the future. Strategic thinking is an evolving skill and will remain a key competency to enable the transformational leadership required to steer the NSW Public Sector through the challenging times ahead.
This course has been designed for NSW Grades 11-12 leaders who are seeking to expand their existing skills to deal with problems on a strategic level. The tools applied in this course will contribute to improved strategic insight and greater confidence overall in developing evidence-solutions to problems that will bring about lasting change for the better.
Agenda
Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving in the NPS
- Explore strategic thinking in executive leadership roles
- Examples of strategic thinking in policy, programs, and operations
- Learn structured approaches to complex challenges
Develop a Strategic Perspective
- Think beyond immediate tasks to see the big picture
- Utilise a ‘systems thinking’ approach and identify interconnections
- Balance short term priorities with long term objectives
Collaborate and Strategise Together
- Integrate perspectives for more diverse solutions
- Deliver cross-functional priorities faster
- Engage stakeholders to achieve buy-in for long term strategies
Understand the Problem
- Define the problem and explore reframing techniques
- Source the root cause of issues and evaluate impact
- Collaborate with affected parties
Identify and Evaluate Suitable solutions
- Explore techniques for idea generation
- Make effective decisions in uncertain environments
- Evaluate outcomes and plan contingencies
Implement Strategy and Monitor Results
- Identify success measures and set timeframes
- Align solutions with organisational strategy
- Build engagement within teams and embed change
Tailor Your Training Experience
To make sure you get the learning solution that’s right for you, we offer different levels of tailoring to suit your needs. Choose from three levels of customisation:
1.Off the Shelf
Love what you see? Great! Choose this option to take one of our most popular courses and bring it in-house for your team. Includes a pre-course consult session with our facilitator to make sure we hit the mark, and deliver the right learning experience for you.
2.Customised
Make sure you get the most from the course you choose, by tailoring the content to get the right fit for you. Speak to our team, who will work with you to pick and mix from a curated bank of training modules to help customise your learning experience.
3.Premium
Not on the list? Let us know what you’re looking for and we will find the right solution. Our team of learning specialists will work with you to develop a unique training course for your business. Through an in-depth consultation process, we will work with you to profile your learning needs and build a bespoke program from the ground up.
Speak with one of our team today to find which option is right for you.
Who Will Attend
Aspiring, emerging and existing leaders across all disciplines and departments throughout the NSW Public Sector, including:
- Grades 11-12
- Directors
- Assistant Directors
- Chief Officers
- Deputy Commissioners
- Specialists
- Senior Officers
- Senior Advisors