Developing Leaders, Strengthening Nations

The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) was established in 2021. We work with governments to design and deliver training for public sector leaders, enabling them to build strong nations for the next generation.

Through our training programmes, we equip public service leaders with the tools and skills to make wise decisions from a generational perspective, to engineer and architect strong organisations and systems that form the basis for high performance governments, and to design and implement policies that work.
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We also understand that the policy environment and the challenges faced in each country is different. We welcome the opportunity to work with you to design solutions that cater to your training needs.

Our curriculum philosophy is guided by the following core principles: stewardship, processes, and systems.

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STEWARDSHIP
Stewardship focuses on the “why” of governance - cultivating values-driven leadership, national identity, and long-term vision to guide decision-making in the public interest.
1. National Stewardship & Leadership
  • Building High Performance Government
  • Discerning and Stewarding National Story
  • Lessons from History: Rise and Fall of Nations
  • Ethical Decision Making
  • Public Sector Ethos, Values and Stewardship
2. Identity & Culture
  • Developing a National Vision
  • Operating with a Citizen-First Mindset
  • Building Collaborative Cultures in Government
  • Building Cultures of Integrity
  • Anti-corruption: Fundamentals
  • Promoting National Unity in Cultures of Diversity
3. Strategic Planning & Foresight
  • Strategic Planning in the Public Sector
  • Foresight to Strategy
PROCESSES
Processes address the “how” – equipping officials with the tools and capabilities to design sound policies, plan effectively across sectors, and deliver programmes with discipline and impact.
4. Sector Planning & Operating Model
  • Public Financial Management
  • ITC and Digital Government
  • Health Sector Planning
  • Fostering a Creative Class: Supporting Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and a Vibrant SME Ecosystem
5. Policy & Programme Design
  • Public Policy Design
  • Designing Policies that Work
  • Design Thinking for Citizen Centric Product and Service Development
6. Implementation & Execution
  • Implementing successful public policy programs
  • Addressing Challenges in Programme Implementation
  • Government Communication Strategies
SYSTEMS
Systems put the spotlight on “what sustains performance” - strengthening institutions, people management, and feedback mechanisms to ensure governments are resilient, adaptive, and able to sustain results over time.
7. Institutional Systems & Processes
  • HR and Performance Management in Government
  • Understanding and Using Public Consultation Platforms

How Are We Different?

#1

We are a practitioner-oriented learning institution. Our focus is on practical tradecraft for government leaders and not the underlying theory alone. We develop and deliver our programmes jointly with practitioners and experts from leading institutions globally.

#2

We are internationally oriented but contextualise learning. We train government leaders globally but understand that different countries have unique needs and challenges. This allows us to draw upon good practices globally, but customise to the local context.

#3

We have a total game understanding of good government. Drawing upon the Strong Nation Blueprint, our curriculum comprehensively addresses the skills needs of government leaders.

#4

We are objective and non-partisan. We are not affiliated to any government, political party or company, and we act only in the best interest of the countries we work in.

#5

We adopt multiple learner engagement channels, that are customised to learners’ needs and to improve the learner experience. These include blended learning approaches and a mix of synchronous and asynchronous learning.