The Public Sector

This event focuses on the critical resources of people,processes, systems and budgets. Goals include optimisation of customer service, concentrating on achieving transformational change; improving performance management; human capital strategy;and methods for implementing mega-public sector projects. The various challenges facing the Public Sector, particularly performance and change management, efficient use of resources, improved customer outcomes and better access to services will be addressed.

Both long-term trends and recent events have forced the public sector to adopt lessons from private enterprises in several areas. By benchmarking public sector management practices against those of the private sector, government leaders have the opportunity to prioritise management practices that help engage the workforce more fully, strengthening talent management and improving accountability.

Private Sector Consultants

Evaluating and utilising Private Sector Consultants is a tactical move that needs to be weighed strategically. The management of outsourced services is a huge cost to Local Governments worldwide.

Getting the right consultant, with the required expertise, doing the right thing at the designated time is something Public Sectors still struggle to attain. Why? This conference will look into some of the key delays/decisions from both the Public and Private Sectors and will assist both parties formulate best practice approach when engaging each other.

The current economic environment is creating unprecedented volatility and challenges for both public and private sector organizations. Public sector organisations need to address efficiency challenges created by the economic crisis which has made the work of consultants more challenging especially in regards to advising on policy, future investments and financial and legal risks associated with certain projects. It is therefore important to adhere to global standards and learn new trends on Public Sector consulting.

The future is inherently unpredictable, but all likely scenarios call for organisational transformation to create efficiencies, while preserving and often enhancing, policy and delivery capabilities.