CAG Supports Malawi School of Government to Strengthen Curriculum Development and Design Skills
March 11, 2024
- The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) recently concluded a two-day workshop on Curriculum Development and Instructional Design for the Malawi School of Government (MSG). The workshop was designed to equip participants with applied knowledge in adult learning principles and instructional design modalities.
- The workshop reflects MSG’s commitment to excellence in capacity building, supported by CAG’s long-term partnership. It forms part of an ongoing collaboration between CAG and MSG to co-design and implement a leadership milestone programme for senior leaders, to further strengthen capacity building efforts.
LILONGWE (Malawi), 11 March 2024 – The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG), the training arm of the Chandler Governance Group (CGG), recently facilitated a two-day Curriculum Development and Instructional Design workshop for the Malawi School of Government (MSG) in preparation for a Malawi Public Sector Leadership milestone programme which CGG and MSG are jointly developing. The workshop was held from 29 February 2024 to 1 March 2024. It aimed to equip senior MSG staff and other facilitators who will be facilitating at the milestone programme with deep insights into adult learning principles, effective curriculum development techniques and resources to create engaging learning modules tailored to meet the evolving needs of public service leaders. These include topics on public policy design and programme management, contract management and results-based project management in the public service amongst others.
Led by Ms Sin Xin Ping, Deputy Dean (Programmes), CAG, the workshop convened 14 senior MSG staff and external facilitators. Throughout the workshop, participants actively engaged in refining their module outlines based on constructive feedback sessions and expert guidance provided by other participants and CAG facilitators. Participants were also guided through the process of creating project management schedules to ensure efficient module implementation alongside their corresponding learning activities. Beyond the workshop, CAG will continue to work with the participants to assess and provide feedback on their module development and learning resources.
This workshop forms part of a broader, longstanding partnership between CAG and the MSG that first commenced with providing technical support for the MSG’s establishment through a series of stakeholder consultations and international benchmarking workshops. This has since expanded to developing staff capabilities in core areas such as conducting training needs assessment and pedagogical skills for curriculum design and delivery.
The learning modules that the participants developed during the workshop will eventually form the core set of modules that will be delivered in the milestone programme that CAG and the MSG are developing. These topics were identified through a comprehensive training needs analysis exercise conducted by CAG and MSG to ensure that the leadership programme addresses the learning and development needs of the public service and to foster effective public service leadership and organisational growth.
About the Malawi School of Government (MSG)
The Malawi School of Government (MSG) is a statutory board established under the Malawi School of Government Act No33 of 2022 through the merger of the Malawi Institute of Management (MIM) and the Staff Development Institute (SDI). With core values of Professionalism, Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration and Inclusivity, the MSG’s mission is to build capacity of the public service and the private sector through training, research, consultancy, and advisory services for enhanced performance. Its mandate is to develop and deliver human resource development programmes and build public and private sector capacity through training, research, consultancy, and advisory services to improve service delivery.
For more news and information, please contact dg@msg.ac.mw.
About the Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG)
The Chandler Academy of Governance, which is the Learning and Development division of Chandler Governance Group (CGG), designs and delivers training programmes for public sector leaders, equipping them with the skills to deliver high performance government. Our signature programmes are anchored in our proprietary curriculum, practitioner-focused, and contextualised to local needs. We utilise a range of teaching techniques, including seminars, expert-led discussions, and site visits. We also work with clients to design customised programmes for public servants, tailored to the country context, client objectives, and participant profiles.
For more news and information, visit our website at www.chandler-academy.com.
About the Chandler Governance Group (CGG)
The Chandler Governance Group (CGG) is an international organisation focusing on public sector effectiveness and capability development. We work with national and local governments to train and develop leaders, strengthen public institutions and systems, benchmark government capabilities, and share good practices.
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