A Public Servant’s Survival Guide for 2020 Training

Did you ever have a question about how a public service career works in 2020, but were too afraid to ask? Or have you asked, only to receive an unconvincing answer? Is there a mismatch between what you’ve heard should happen and what actually happens? Well this course is for you!

Take a sometimes serious, sometimes light-hearted journey through the tips and tricks of succeeding in the modern public service. Learn about what you should and shouldn’t say to a Minister, and hear some war stories about how what looks like a minor detail or afterthought can make or break a reputation. When should we take shortcuts, and when does it pay to see every stage of a process through? How do you build reserves of resilience for when things go wrong, and who can help you maintain your cool?

This workshop will help you learn some essential lessons for pursuing your unique public service pathway, and the choices it will present, including:

1. War stories can be easier to remember than rules
2. If you’re about to get hit by a train, it’s best to at least see it coming