Senior Public Service and Principal Officer Executive Leadership Programme Evaluation Report

This evaluation report drew on data collected from Department of Public Expenditure and Reforms (DPER) Executive Leadership Development programme participants, their line managers and other key stakeholders. The evaluation report found that the programme had a significant positive impact on a range of senior civil service managers leadership skills including the ability to empower their teams, develop their change leadership skills, enhance resilience, and develop the skills required to work across the political system. The evaluation report also sets out a number of recommendations for the design of future executive leadership development programmes in the areas of executive coaching and post-programme networking and alumni supports to sustain and embed the learning. The report findings will be used to inform future senior leadership development across the public and civil service.