Leadership for National Development Planning Training Course

Introduction

Effective national development planning requires visionary leadership that can align diverse stakeholders, mobilize resources, and drive inclusive growth. The Leadership for National Development Planning Training Course is a comprehensive 5-day program tailored to equip government leaders and development planners with the strategic leadership, policy coordination, and planning skills needed to shape and implement impactful national development strategies. This course blends leadership theory with practical planning tools, enabling participants to translate policy visions into actionable and sustainable development outcomes.

Participants will explore global best practices in development planning, stakeholder engagement, resource allocation, and results-based management. Emphasis will be placed on fostering inter-ministerial collaboration, promoting evidence-based planning, and integrating long-term national goals such as Vision 2030, SDGs, and Agenda 2063. By the end of the course, attendees will be empowered to lead the design and execution of development frameworks that are inclusive, measurable, and transformational.

Duration: 5 days
Target Audience: Senior government officials, national planning officers, policy makers, economists, directors of strategy and planning, development partners, and public sector leaders responsible for strategic development.

Course Objectives:

  • Strengthen leadership capacity for coordinating national development strategies
  • Enhance skills in evidence-based planning and results-focused implementation
  • Improve inter-agency collaboration and multi-sectoral planning approaches
  • Align national plans with international development frameworks (e.g., SDGs)
  • Foster inclusive leadership and sustainable development thinking

Course Modules

  1. Introduction to Leadership in Development Planning
  • Define the role of leadership in national development
  • Explore key principles and frameworks in development planning
  • Understand the link between governance, policy, and planning
  • Examine case studies of successful national development initiatives
  • Identify the characteristics of effective planning leaders
  1. Vision Setting and Strategic Prioritization
  • Develop a compelling national vision and mission
  • Align national priorities with citizen needs and global targets
  • Prioritize goals based on economic, social, and environmental factors
  • Translate visions into realistic strategic objectives
  • Facilitate leadership alignment around core priorities
  1. Evidence-Based Policy and Planning Tools
  • Apply data-driven approaches to development planning
  • Use forecasting, modeling, and scenario analysis tools
  • Integrate research, statistics, and evaluation into the planning cycle
  • Ensure data integrity and transparency in decision-making
  • Build institutional capacity for policy analysis and planning
  1. Multi-Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
  • Identify and map key stakeholders in development planning
  • Promote participatory approaches and inclusive decision-making
  • Build cross-sectoral partnerships for plan formulation and delivery
  • Facilitate dialogue between government, civil society, and private sector
  • Manage stakeholder expectations and accountability
  1. Results-Based Management and Monitoring
  • Design plans with measurable outcomes and indicators
  • Build logical frameworks and results chains
  • Integrate M&E systems into national development plans
  • Use feedback loops for learning and continuous improvement
  • Report progress transparently to stakeholders and citizens
  1. Resource Mobilization and Financial Planning
  • Develop fiscal frameworks to support development priorities
  • Align budgets with national strategic plans
  • Explore domestic and international financing mechanisms
  • Optimize public-private partnerships and donor alignment
  • Ensure financial accountability and risk management
  1. Leadership for Sustainable and Inclusive Development
  • Incorporate sustainability and equity into national plans
  • Address regional disparities, gender equity, and vulnerable groups
  • Mainstream climate change, green economy, and resilience goals
  • Foster institutional reforms that support sustainable outcomes
  • Build national capacity for inclusive policy implementation
  1. Change Management and Strategic Leadership Execution
  • Lead adaptive change in complex policy environments
  • Cultivate political will and institutional buy-in for reforms
  • Manage resistance to change and build reform coalitions
  • Create leadership roadmaps for development implementation
  • Promote accountability, innovation, and long-term impact

CERTIFICATION

  • Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

  • Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

  • Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com

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