In order to drive the cultural change demanded by the twin challenges of myriad reforms and the pressure to make the public sector more efficient, more productive, more business-like, effective leadership from the top is essential. Strong and resourceful leadership is required to realise the change needed in the public sector, truly addressing the problem of fragmented services and the legacy of paternalistic approaches. The Major Projects Leadership Academy, aiming to produce top leaders for central and local government, is just one very current example demonstrating the importance of this subject to the public sector.

This event is relevant for all public sector leaders, including HR directors and those leading on strategy and transformation. It will offer a range of excellent speakers sharing their own experience of building leadership in public sector organisations. With sessions including: financial planning and commercial competence; assessing and managing behaviour change; lean, agile and other project management techniques; staff engagement and skill development; and many more, Public Sector Leadership: driving cultural change is a must-attend event for directors and managers from across the public sector and beyond.