Course description
Managing in a Political Environment
Designed for professionals keen to learn the importance of political leadership in public service management and the dynamics of management within a political system, this 8-week short course places emphasis on the skills required to manage the interface between political and managerial leadership.
Taught by the Institute of Local Government Studies (INLOGOV), the UK’s leading academic centre for research and teaching on local governance and strategic public management, this course has been designed to allow professionals to interpret the key theories and concepts which distinguish political, professional and managerial leadership in public services. It’s through the influence of INLOGOV that you’ll learn to recognise and apply concepts of political leadership in a range of practical real-world situations.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
To be eligible to apply for a short course, you will need to have obtained (or be predicted to obtain) an upper second-class degree or postgraduate diploma from a UK university, OR an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution. Professional applications may also be considered. Please speak to a Recruitment Co-ordinator to discuss your eligibility.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Evaluate and interpret the theories and concepts which distinguish political, professional and managerial leadership in public services
- Analyse and apply the skills required to operate successfully in the interface environment in different situations
- Critically appreciate the nature of professional competence and integrity in managing effective relationships with politicians and the value of trust in that context
- Design appropriate governance structures which enable elected officials to hold managers and public sector organisations to account
- Recognise and evaluate the appropriate role for political parties in supporting elected politicians
- Formulate appropriate policy design and decision-making processes that engage elected politicians
Course delivery details
Time commitment: 12-15 hours per week
University of Birmingham
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