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Public Service Excellence and Performance Management Training Course

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Training Locations Kenya (Nairobi, Mombasa, Malindi, Kisumu, Nakuru, Nanyuki) · Tanzania (Dodoma, Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam) · Dubai UAE · South Africa (Pretoria, Cape Town) · Istanbul · Accra · Banjul more ▾

Groups & Payment Groups of 5+ receive one complimentary place — see group rates. Payment due at least 1 month before (Europe & Asia) or 2 weeks before (Africa programs).

Upcoming Training Schedules 14 locations

Location	Duration	Next Start Date	Dates Available	Action
Nairobi, Kenya	10 days	Aug 24, 2026	98 dates
Accra, Ghana	10 days	Aug 24, 2026	49 dates
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia	10 days	Aug 31, 2026	49 dates
Cape Town, South Africa	10 days	Oct 19, 2026	49 dates
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania	10 days	Aug 24, 2026	49 dates
Dubai, UAE	10 days	Aug 24, 2026	69 dates
Istanbul, Turkey	10 days	Aug 24, 2026	49 dates
Kampala, Uganda	10 days	Aug 31, 2026	49 dates
Kigali, Rwanda	10 days	Aug 24, 2026	49 dates
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	10 days	Aug 24, 2026	49 dates
Mombasa, Kenya	10 days	Sep 7, 2026	49 dates
Pretoria, South Africa	10 days	Aug 24, 2026	49 dates
Singapore	10 days	Aug 31, 2026	49 dates
Zanzibar, Tanzania	10 days	Sep 7, 2026	49 dates

Public Service Excellence and Performance Management Training Course

Public Service Excellence and Performance Management Training Course

Public Service Excellence and Performance Management is a comprehensive executive and professional training program designed to strengthen the capacity of government institutions, public sector leaders, managers, supervisors, and public servants in delivering efficient, accountable, citizen-centered, and high-performing public services. The course integrates public service excellence, performance management, strategic leadership, public administration, results-based management, organizational performance, performance contracting, service delivery improvement, customer service excellence, governance, public sector reforms, human resource management, institutional capacity development, digital government, monitoring and evaluation, and continuous improvement to enhance organizational effectiveness and public value creation. Participants will acquire practical competencies to design performance management systems, improve service delivery, strengthen accountability, optimize institutional performance, and foster a culture of excellence throughout public sector organizations.

Governments worldwide are under increasing pressure to provide transparent, efficient, responsive, and high-quality public services while maximizing the effective use of limited public resources. Citizens increasingly expect timely service delivery, digital government solutions, accountability, innovation, ethical leadership, and measurable development outcomes. Public institutions therefore require effective performance management frameworks, strategic leadership, organizational transformation, and evidence-based decision-making to achieve sustainable improvements in public service delivery. This Public Service Excellence and Performance Management Training Course provides internationally recognized performance management frameworks, governance models, and practical methodologies for strengthening institutional performance, improving productivity, enhancing employee engagement, and promoting service excellence across government institutions.

Participants will develop practical expertise in strategic planning, organizational performance management, performance contracts, key performance indicators (KPIs), balanced scorecards, service quality management, customer experience, public sector innovation, human capital development, change management, digital transformation, stakeholder engagement, monitoring and evaluation, governance, accountability, and institutional learning. The course combines international best practices with practical implementation strategies to improve organizational efficiency, strengthen leadership, enhance citizen satisfaction, and build resilient, results-oriented public institutions capable of delivering sustainable national development.

Through performance management workshops, strategic planning exercises, organizational assessments, service delivery simulations, customer service laboratories, governance reviews, monitoring and evaluation practical sessions, leadership coaching, institutional benchmarking, and comprehensive case studies, participants will strengthen their ability to implement high-performance cultures, improve employee productivity, enhance institutional accountability, optimize operational processes, strengthen public confidence, and achieve measurable organizational results. Upon successful completion, participants will possess the strategic leadership, governance, analytical, managerial, and organizational competencies required to lead high-performing public institutions committed to service excellence.

Course Objectives

1. Strengthen understanding of public service excellence and performance management principles.

2. Enhance strategic leadership and organizational performance capabilities.

3. Develop effective performance management systems and frameworks.

4. Improve public service delivery and customer satisfaction.

5. Strengthen institutional governance, accountability, and transparency.

6. Enhance employee performance, motivation, and organizational culture.

7. Improve monitoring, evaluation, and performance reporting systems.

8. Strengthen digital transformation and innovation in public services.

9. Enhance change management and continuous organizational improvement.

10. Develop comprehensive public service excellence and performance management action plans.

Organizational Benefits

1. Improved efficiency and effectiveness of public service delivery.

2. Enhanced institutional accountability and governance.

3. Stronger organizational performance and productivity.

4. Improved employee engagement and workforce performance.

5. Better citizen satisfaction and public trust.

6. Enhanced monitoring, evaluation, and evidence-based decision-making.

7. Strengthened innovation and digital transformation initiatives.

8. Improved resource utilization and operational excellence.

9. Stronger strategic planning and institutional resilience.

10. Sustainable organizational growth supporting national development goals.

Target Participants

This course is designed for Ministers, Principal Secretaries, Permanent Secretaries, Chief Executive Officers, Directors General, Public Administration Executives, Human Resource Directors, Strategic Planning Directors, Performance Management Officers, Public Service Commission Officials, County Government Executives, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists, Governance Specialists, Program Managers, Project Managers, Service Delivery Managers, Customer Service Managers, Departmental Heads, Finance Directors, Internal Auditors, Change Management Professionals, Development Partner Representatives, State Corporation Managers, Policy Analysts, Consultants, Researchers, Supervisors, Team Leaders, and professionals responsible for public service delivery, organizational performance, governance, and institutional development.

Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Public Service Excellence and Performance Management

· Public service excellence principles

· Performance management concepts

· Public administration frameworks

· Results-based management

· Organizational excellence models

· Case Study: Building a high-performing public institution

Module 2: Strategic Leadership and Organizational Planning

· Strategic leadership

· Vision and mission alignment

· Strategic planning methodologies

· Organizational goal setting

· Institutional performance frameworks

· Case Study: Strategic transformation of a government agency

Module 3: Performance Management Systems and KPIs

· Performance management frameworks

· Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

· Performance contracts

· Balanced scorecards

· Performance measurement techniques

· Case Study: Implementing performance contracts in government

Module 4: Service Delivery Excellence and Customer Experience

· Citizen-centered service delivery

· Service quality management

· Customer experience improvement

· Complaint handling systems

· Service standards development

· Case Study: Improving public service delivery performance

Module 5: Human Resource Performance and Talent Management

· Employee performance appraisal

· Competency management

· Talent development

· Employee engagement

· Leadership development

· Case Study: Workforce performance improvement initiative

Module 6: Governance, Ethics and Accountability

· Public sector governance

· Ethical leadership

· Transparency mechanisms

· Accountability frameworks

· Anti-corruption measures

· Case Study: Governance reforms improving institutional performance

Module 7: Digital Government and Public Sector Innovation

· Digital transformation strategies

· E-government services

· Smart public administration

· Artificial Intelligence applications

· Innovation management

· Case Study: Digital service delivery modernization

Module 8: Monitoring, Evaluation and Organizational Learning

· Monitoring frameworks

· Evaluation methodologies

· Performance reporting

· Organizational learning

· Continuous improvement

· Case Study: Results-based monitoring and evaluation system

Module 9: Change Management and Institutional Transformation

· Organizational change management

· Business process improvement

· Culture transformation

· Change leadership

· Institutional resilience

· Case Study: Successful organizational transformation

Module 10: Risk Management and Operational Excellence

· Enterprise risk management

· Operational efficiency

· Resource optimization

· Quality management

· Business continuity planning

· Case Study: Managing operational risks in public institutions

Module 11: Stakeholder Engagement and Collaborative Governance

· Stakeholder mapping

· Public participation

· Strategic communication

· Partnership development

· Collaborative governance

· Case Study: Stakeholder engagement improving service delivery

Module 12: Developing Public Service Excellence Action Plans

· Institutional performance assessment

· Strategic implementation roadmap

· Performance improvement planning

· Sustainability strategies

· Continuous organizational development

· Case Study: Comprehensive institutional performance transformation plan

General Information

1. Customized Training: All our courses can be tailored to meet the specific needs of participants.

2. Language Proficiency: Participants should have a good command of the English language.

3. Comprehensive Learning: Our training includes well-structured presentations, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and collaborative group work. Our facilitators are seasoned experts with over a decade of experience.

4. Certification: Upon successful completion of training, participants will receive a certificate from Foscore Development Center (FDC-K).

5. Training Locations: Training sessions are conducted at Foscore Development Center (FDC-K) centers. We also offer options for in-house and online training, customized to the client's schedule.

6. Flexible Duration: Course durations are adaptable, and content can be adjusted to fit the required number of days.

7. Onsite Training Inclusions: The course fee for onsite training covers facilitation, training materials, two coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a Certificate of Successful Completion. Participants are responsible for their travel expenses, airport transfers, visa applications, dinners, health/accident insurance, and personal expenses.

8. Additional Services: Accommodation, pickup services, flight booking, and visa processing arrangements are available upon request at discounted rates.

9. Equipment: Tablets and laptops can be provided to participants at an additional cost.

10. Post-Training Support: We offer one year of free consultation and coaching after the course.

11. Group Discounts: Register as a group of more than two and enjoy a discount ranging from 10% to 50%.

12. Payment Terms: Payment should be made before the commencement of the training or as mutually agreed upon, to the Foscore Development Center account. This ensures better preparation for your training.

13. Contact Us: For any inquiries, please reach out to us at training@fdc-k.org or call us at +254712260031.

14. Website: Visit our website at www.fdc-k.org for more information.

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