From Ideas to Action: Leading and Implementing Change as a Public Sector Manager

Public managers play a central role in making government work better. They translate leadership priorities into action, see firsthand where processes fall short, and help their teams find practical ways to improve how work gets done. They are well positioned to turn everyday challenges into opportunities for improvement, but they also face real constraints: limited time, competing priorities, and teams already stretched thin.

This series will help public managers lead change that delivers better results for the people they serve. Through real government examples, participants will learn how to turn ideas into actionable plans, engage their teams, build support among senior leaders and colleagues, navigate organizational barriers, and put improvements into practice.

The series is designed for supervisors, team leads, program managers, and other public professionals who manage people or programs and want to strengthen their ability to lead change. 

All sessions will be moderated by Neil Kleiman.

Series Learning Goals: 

By the end of the series, participants will be able to:

• Identify opportunities to improve how their teams and programs work, and translate them into clear, actionable plans.

• Engage their teams in shaping change and build support among senior leaders, peers, and stakeholders across the organization.

• Navigate common organizational barriers, including limited capacity, competing priorities, and established ways of working.

• Lead implementation, assess progress, and use evidence and feedback to adapt their approach and deliver lasting improvements in public services.