Managing Board Governance for Public Sector Enterprises

Introduction

Managing Board Governance for Public Sector Enterprises is a specialised programme designed to strengthen governance, accountability, and strategic leadership within state-owned and public sector organisations. Public sector boards face unique challenges—ranging from regulatory oversight and stakeholder expectations to political considerations and operational complexity. This course equips participants with the frameworks, tools, and best practices needed to enhance board effectiveness, promote ethical governance, ensure compliance, and drive higher organisational performance across public enterprises. It is built to help boards function with integrity, transparency, and strategic clarity in an environment where public responsibility and commercial efficiency must coexist.

Objectives

By completing this programme, participants will be able to:

• Understand the governance structures, mandates, and legal frameworks governing Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs).

• Clarify board roles, responsibilities, and accountability mechanisms unique to the public sector.

• Strengthen decision-making through structured governance processes and transparent oversight.

• Develop systems that ensure compliance, ethical conduct, and efficient use of public resources.

• Improve board–management relations and alignment with organisational goals and national priorities.

• Apply risk management, performance evaluation, and audit frameworks tailored to PSE environments.

• Implement actionable governance improvements to enhance board performance and public value creation.

Benefits

• Enhanced Governance Capacity: Gain a deep understanding of public-sector governance standards and accountability practices.

• Stronger Ethical and Compliance Frameworks: Learn how to promote integrity, transparency, and responsible stewardship.

• Improved Board Productivity: Master techniques for strengthening board structure, meetings, committees, and decision-making.

• Better Stakeholder Management: Navigate expectations of government bodies, regulators, citizens, and internal stakeholders.

• Strategic Impact in a Public Context: Learn how to balance public-interest mandates with operational efficiency and organisational growth.

• Reduced Governance Risks: Understand how to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks unique to PSEs.

• Practical Tools & Governance Templates: Access board charters, evaluation tools, compliance checklists, and meeting frameworks designed for public entities.

Key Features

• Public Sector Governance Frameworks: In-depth coverage of global and local governance principles for PSEs.

• Tools for Accountability and Transparency: Templates for compliance reporting, ethics codes, performance dashboards, and audit processes.

• Case Studies from Public Enterprises: Scenario-based learning drawn from real governance challenges in state-owned organisations.

• Interactive Workshops: Hands-on exercises focusing on decision-making, oversight, and managing complex stakeholder environments.

• Expert-Led Sessions: Delivered by governance specialists with experience in public-sector institutions.

• Performance Evaluation Models: Methods for assessing board effectiveness, committee performance, and governance maturity.

• Policy and Regulatory Alignment: Guidance on aligning board practices with national development goals and regulatory requirements.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

• Board members of Public Sector Enterprises

• Senior executives and directors working within PSEs

• Government officials overseeing SOE boards or governance structures

• Audit, compliance, and risk officers in public-sector organisations

• Corporate secretaries and governance professionals

• Advisors and consultants engaged in public-sector reform, governance improvement, or organisational performance enhancement