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The aim of the Higher Executive Officer (HEO) programme is to further participants’ development as middle managers to enable them to manage their own and others’ work to a high standard and thus contribute to the achievement of their organisation’s priorities. The course will cover the key competency areas of managing change, influencing and persuading, staff management, work organisation and performance management.

Higher Executive Officer Programme

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Key Facts

Delivery Method

This course will be delivered over two days from 9:30am - 4:30pm  each day and will include a number of short breaks throughout the day.  It will be facilitated by a subject matter expert. The course is offered in person and online as outlined below.  In person training will take place at the Institute of Public Administration, Ballsbridge, Dublin D04 TC62,

Scheduled Dates:

  • 26-27 February 2025 (Online)
  • 9-10 April 2025 (Online)
  • 6-7 May 2025 (Online)
  • 18-19 June 2025 (In Person)

Please note that as this is an interactive programme of training with an emphasis on engagement and skill building, we limit the size of the group.  If you wish to book places for a number of staff from a single organisation, we recommend that you contact training@ipa.ie in the first instance, as a tailored programme may be more suitable.

Commences

26-27 February 2025 | 9-10 April 2025 | 6-7 May 2025 | 18-19 June 2025 Bookings for this course close one week in advance of start date.

Duration

Two Day Course

Fees & Enrolment

Fee: The cost of this two day course is €970 per person.

Individuals who are paying for themselves must pay in full by credit card at the time of booking.

Booking: Bookings must be received in writing using the online booking option (see below).

All bookings will be confirmed via email.  Please send completed booking forms to:

Central Bookings Office
Institute of Public Administration
57-61 Lansdowne Road, Dublin D04 TC62
Tel: (01) 240 3666 | Fax: (01) 668 9135
Email: training@ipa.ie

All IPA courses are subject to minimum participant numbers.

Cancellation Policy: Please note, that in the event of a cancellation less than 48 working hours before the commencement of a course, a 15% cancellation fee will be charged.  Cancellation fee will also apply to non-arrivals on the day.

Progression

Assistant Principal Officer Programme

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The Programme

The aim of the Higher Executive Officer (HEO) programme is to further participants’ development as middle managers to enable them to manage their own and others’ work to a high standard and thus contribute to the achievement of their organisation’s priorities. The course will cover the key competency areas of managing change, influencing and persuading, staff management, work organisation and performance management.

Who is this for?

This programme is designed for staff at Higher Executive Officer (HEO) level in Government Departments, Offices and State Agencies.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this HEO training programme, participants will:

  • Have developed key management competencies to enable them to get results that reflect organisational priorities.
  • Understand the difference between management and leadership.
  • Have an improved understanding of their role as a people leader in developing and maximising staff potential.
  • Be better able to manage conflict in the workplace.
  • Have an opportunity to explore a range of influencing and persuasion techniques.
  • Understand how to review performance regularly within a section and manage performance issues.
  • Have acquired skills and techniques to help them deliver on change.
Course Content

The Higher Executive Officer course will cover the following areas:

  • The role of the middle manager
  • Managing people and dealing with performance issues
  • The difference between Management and Leadership
  • Influencing and persuading skills
  • Dealing with conflict
  • Managing change and dealing with resistance
Other Information

The HEO programme can be tailored to the specific requirements of a Government Department or Agency and delivered on an in-house basis at a negotiated rate. Please email training@ipa.ie if you would like further information about customised training. One of our Training team will then be in contact to determine your specific training requirements and provide you with a quotation.

Course Leader

This course will be delivered by members of our Leadership and Management Training Team, Susan Hawkins and Georgina McElwee.

 

Please select if you are booking as an individual or on behalf of an organisation

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