This course provides guidance and practical advice to improve governance in public sector organizations.
This course focuses specifically on governance challenges and practical advice for the public sector. It begins by describing the evolution of public sector governance, global trends and international principles. The instructor then discusses case studies to illustrate public sector governance successes and how they were achieved. Best practice ideas are identified for board, management and staff levels to show how practical changes and transformations can be made in public sector organizations. The instructor also acknowledges the differences between corporate and public sector organizations, identifying the unique challenges and dilemmas in the public sector. This course is designed for board members, managers and auditors in public sector organizations that wish to develop the skills to become the “go to” people on improving governance.
Topics include: Governance as Leadership philosophy Governance in the public sector versus corporate sector Evolution and global trends Public sector dilemmas International public sector governance principles Case studies Key performance indicators Best practice ideas
Lead Instructor, FCPA, FCA
Arun Mathur, FCPA, FCA, LPA has over 35 years of teaching and corporate training experience. He is a retired Partner at Gerald Duthie & Co. LLP, where he provided professional services to a diverse group of clients. Arun is also Owner and Lead Instructor at UltimQuest Knowledge Inc., offering corporate training on improving governance, ethics, internal control, performance measurement and related topics. He provides live and online training through CPA bodies across Canada and Bermuda. Arun served for several years on the Board for HealthForce Ontario Marketing and Recruitment Agency, and was also Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee there and for the Trillium Gift of Life Network. He has served on the CMA Ontario's Review Committee prior to the merger as well.
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