Leadership for Managing Reforms
We support people, teams, and institutions in envisioning, designing, and implementing policy reforms. Our approach combines leadership development with technical expertise, stimulating public officials’ personal growth while strengthening their professional capabilities. Through training in change management, systems thinking, foresight, and strategic and critical thinking, participants gain the skills to lead reforms effectively. They learn to navigate challenges of accountability and integrity, fostering cultures of transparency, trust, and responsibility in public services.
Our program enhances policy writing and communication skills. We build capacity for policy analysis, the evaluation of diverse solutions, and the integration of stakeholder perspectives. This evidence-based approach addresses gaps in policy design and implementation, equipping officials with the tools needed to advance EU accession priorities.
Innovation and adaptability are central to our work with the public sector. Via participative governance, we enable officials to engage stakeholders inclusively and strengthen democratic processes. At the same time, we offer learning on intra- and intergovernmental collaboration by addressing gaps in policy coordination. Enhanced negotiation, planning, and participatory policymaking skills prepare officials to manage complex reform processes with confidence.
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2026 Highlights
In 2026, we support policy reforms through learning events that combine leadership development with technical expertise. By focusing on young public officials from the Western Balkans, we encourage them to take ownership of the EU accession process and prepare for future societal transformations.
Our learning activities cover leading change, innovation in service delivery, strategic communications, policy writing, and public speaking. They equip participants with practical skills to design and implement reforms. These capabilities strengthen institutional resilience and ensure that reforms are not only initiated but sustained over time.
The program places particular emphasis on officials engaged in intergovernmental coordination in the Western Balkans and Türkiye. By enhancing collaboration and coordination skills, we help bridge institutional gaps and foster regional cooperation, which is essential for advancing EU integration and addressing shared challenges. In Montenegro, we support PAR and PFM reform coordinators, ensuring that reforms in public administration and financial management are aligned with EU standards and contribute to transparent, accountable governance.
At the senior level, we engage high ranking officials in strategic discussions on governance, risk management, sustainable finance, and human resources management. These dialogues strengthen leadership capacity to anticipate risks, manage complexity, and embed sustainability into reforms.
Leadership development is reinforced through coaching and mentoring, connecting young and experienced officials to promote knowledge sharing and retention. This exchange builds continuity in reform processes, motivates talented officials to remain in public service, and cultivates a new generation of leaders committed to democratic values and institutional integrity.
Together, these efforts contribute to a greater impact: a public sector that is more transparent, accountable, and innovative; institutions that are better prepared for EU accession; and societies that benefit from inclusive, evidence based policymaking. By investing in people and leadership, the program ensures that refor
