This workshop examines the concepts and workings of the public sector at format and informal levels.
The day challenges participants to relate this information to their workplace and their own role within it.
Blended option: Persons enrolling on this course will be given a login to study our online unit - 'Checks and Balances: The Whole of Government' (non-assessed, workplace assessment available).
For
Newcomers to the Public Sector or those with Single Agency experience. This course is excellent as part of an induction process.
Workshop Objectives
Upon completion of this workshop participants will be able to:
Define their role, and that of their agency, within the public sector
Be aware of the central concepts and current paradigms of public administration
Recognise the specific meanings of the language and style of the public sector
Describe the structures, functions, and key relationships within the public sector
Be aware of landmark legislation and it's impact on the relationship between the public sector and the executive
Describe the main cycles of planning and coordination across the sector
Describe the ethical responsibilities of the public servant
Develop effective working relationships across the sector
