Built to Last: How Training Organisations Support Administrations in Weathering
the Storms – the Malta Experience
Joanna GenoveseDirector, Training & Development
Centre for Development, Research and Training
Resilient Public Administrations...In times of economic strife?
Wave after wave... Public Administrations need to withstand the challenge
Waves of
• Political turmoil, change and its ripple effects• Structures built around exigencies of
leadership• Developing leadership post-appointment• Macro challenges for administrations• Economic realities• Unstructured mobility & performance
contracts
Change in GovernmentNew Leadership, new focus, new structures
Previously Now
Mobility & Performance Contracts
How is that working out for you?
Public Service Reform/renewal
Some recommendations• Leadership training• Mentoring• Selection• Career progression
Our response• Executive Leadership awards, working with the
individual through an initial test followed by • Mentoring & coaching programmes• Strategic Leadership award• Psychometric/ability tests• Portfolios, CPD record• Skills inventory• Competence-based training
Challenges Ahead
• Working with ministries
• Customised academic programmes
• Off-site University Campus
• Strengthening of Research facilities
Let’s hope so!
