Private Sector Focus - How Government Works
Does your business need to understand government? Are you trying to sell or build relationships with the sector? Do you need to understand how things are done and who’s who?
If you’re not in the government sector it can be a mystery, but it’s one you can solve.
This programme will be tailored to your needs, sector or issues.
At the end you will:
- understand the structure of the public sector: Public Service, Crown Entities, SOEs, Offices of Parliament, Local Government, central agencies
- understand the ethical issues involved with working with government organisations and staff
- understand how purchasing and other decisions are made
- be able to find relevant information about government organisations
- understand key principles that guide government staff, such as accountability, free and frank advice, political neutrality, serving the government of the day, probity, all of government, public interest
- understand political processes and the role of Cabinet, individual ministers, Parliament and Select Committees
- be up to date with changes and issues in the sector.
Why is this important?
Government is a big sector within our economy. This programme will mean you'll be up to speed with how it works and what's happening in it. You'll be better able to talk the talk and find your way around.
