Digital Governance and Leadership in the Public Sector

DPI 660 Subject & Catalog Number

Description

What do you need to lead and thrive in today’s complex data and digital landscape, with rapidly evolving data sources, and technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Quantum and Cloud? Every organization-public, private or not-for-profit, is grappling with how best to manage data to gain a competitive edge, to disrupt, and be trusted. The public sector is facing challenges with demands for greater efficiency and cost-effectiveness in the delivery of programs and services, as well as setting regulatory frameworks and policies, along with developing a culture that allows for innovation while ensuring data sovereignty, privacy, and fundamental freedoms. Effective Digital governance and impactful leadership skills differentiate those who succeed versus those who struggle in the data-driven economy and society. 
 

This course, focused on data and digital governance and leadership, is designed to provide mid-to senior-level leaders who are either already working in the public sector or interact with the public sector, with the theoretical knowledge as well as practical skills essential to effectively design and deliver digital solutions. The course uses lecture content, case studies, interactive discussions leveraging participant experiences, with the opportunity to dialogue with the lecturer and other world-leading government and private leaders, delving deeper into data ethics, privacy, data stewardship, and impactful governance. It covers practical applications that span a range of subject matter areas such as health, legal, education, economics and national security.

The course introduces students to world-leading data management frameworks; working forums that are bringing data and digital technologies together to develop innovative solutions; key considerations in digital governance that imbed ethical considerations; and the attributes needed to build institutional trust through effective citizen-engagement and transparency.

 
Students will be able to put their knowledge to practical use through the development of two case-studies, including using live examples from their work-environment or experience, thereby being better equipped to deploy effective digital governance solutions and demonstrate impactful leadership. 

This is a fast-paced course which will require 30-45 minutes of investment in time and effort in reading before each lecture, enabling students to deepen their skills and discuss practical implementation during classes. Most classes will begin with an overview of the readings and key learnings, followed by facilitated discussions using practical examples that help students apply good governance and leadership attributes.