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There has never been a greater need for Directors of Services to exercise strategic leadership than in these challenging times. Working in this environment of radical change requires them to make difficult choices regarding service priorities and resource allocation. They also need to build the capacity and enthusiasm for change within themselves, their senior team and their organisations.

The Masterclasses, designed by the IPA in conjunction with the LGDA, will enable participants to:

  • Take up their strategic roles with confidence
  • Make considered and realistic decisions about resource allocation
  • Use strategic workforce planning techniques to make the most of their human resources
  • Harness the power of innovation and change
  • Realise the potential of a high performing senior management team
  • Develop professional networks among peers and others

Each masterclass is designed to be interactive and practical. It will use a mixture of structured inputs, facilitated group work, experiential exercises, case scenarios, reflective practice, and debate and discussion with experts and guest speakers. Guest speakers will be from both the public and private sectors.

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Institute of Public Administration - IPA

The Institute of Public Administration is Ireland’s only public service development agency focused exclusively on public sector development. It delivers its service through:

  • education and training, building people’s capability to meet challenges
  • direct consultancy, solving problems and helping plan and shape the future
  • research and publishing - understanding what needs to be done and making these findings readily available.

they tailor their services to the particular needs of the public service. their blend of skill and experience means that they can develop and offer a service which meets public service needs precisely and effectively. Whilst their services are delivered mainly to clients in the Irish Public Service, they have a strong reputation and demand for their services internationally also.

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