II. Public Management Block

In this three-day block, students are challenged to expand their leadership toolbox through modules that provide theoretical context and practical insights into various aspects of management. The goal is for participants to enhance their ability to organise and motivate teams, to communicate with a variety of stakeholders and to use quantitative and qualitative data to make sound decisions.

The second learning block is composed of three modules:

In this module, participants learn about leadership and strategy. In particular, they will look into the role of leadership in the public sector and public scenario planning.

In this module, the role of the public sector is explored. This involves historical developments as well political implications. The focus of this module is on autonomy and control of public sector organisations.

In this module, students briefly explore traditional methods for negotiating before examining in depth a more robust, quantitative method known as negotiation engineering. This method can be applied to a variety of contexts. Students are challenged to implement the methodology in a real-time simulation.

Conflicts are inevitable within and between organisations, regions and countries. This module therefore further examines proven methodologies for understanding causes of conflict and for mitigating and defusing escalations. It includes simulations and case study-based discussions.