Organization of the Workshops 10-11 April 2018 Boyana Residence, Sofia, Bulgaria

Workshops at the EUPAN WL Meeting Innovative policy labs New methods for effective selection and recruitment Improving service delivery standards The role of SGs in organizational development and internal coordination EUPAN

Workshop on Innovative Policy Labs 1 Summary of the findings from the questionnaires on Innovative Policy Labs. 2 Discussion on theoretical aspects of innovation in the public sector 3 Sharing good practices from EU Member States 4 Review of successful projects 5 Challenges for fostering public sector innovation in the future. WORKSHOP MODERATOR Mr. Radoslav Milanov

Topics for discussion What are the main challenges for fostering innovation in the public sector? How can we stimulate innovation and bring about the necessary change of the organizational culture? What is the role of Policy Labs in the area of innovation and how can we make the most of them? What are the key areas of public policy where innovation is most needed? What tools can we use to implement innovative approaches? Can we measure the added value of innovation?

Workshop on New Methods for Effective Selection and Recruitment 1 A review of and discussion on existing recruitment methods and instruments 2 Use of psychometric testing for assessing the general competencies 3 Good practices for innovative recruitment and selection methods and tools 4 Possible combinations of various recruitment methods and tools 5 Current capability gaps and potential for joint capacity building and knowledge transfer. WORKSHOP MODERATOR Mr. Vihar Georgiev

Topics for discussion What are the main challenges in the recruitment and selection in the public sector? In which areas are innovative approaches to recruitment and selection most necessary? What is the added value provided by psychometric testing? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the individual selection tools? What are the best combinations of selections for efficient and effective testing of the candidates?

Workshop on Improving Service Delivery Standards 1 Summary of the findings from the questionnaire on the Citizen’s Charters and Service Delivery Standards 2 Characteristics of the various models 3 Exchange of good practices and experience 4 Possibilities for further cooperation within the EUPAN on service delivery standards. WORKSHOP MODERATOR Mr. Pavel Ivanov

Topics for discussion What form of cooperation within the EUPAN Network in the area of public service delivery standards could contribute to improving the quality of public services across EU Member States? Development of a common non-binding European Citizen’s Charter. Development of common non-binding public service delivery standards and commitments at EU level. Development of common principles for quality of public service delivery across the EU, which will not be binding for Member States, but will offer them a benchmark and guidelines when adopting their national framework.

Workshop on the Role of SGs in Organizational Development and Internal Coordination 1 Summary of the findings from the questionnaire on the status and role of the Secretary General 2 Review of the characteristics of the various models 3 Exchange of experience and views on the issue 4 Discussion on the organizational aspects of the role of the SG in the public administration WORKSHOP MODERATOR Mr. Krassimir Bojanov

Topics for discussion Do SGs in European public administrations manage to fulfill their role for ensuring continuity as regards policies? What is the best model for selecting SGs – with or without political involvement in the procedure? Are the strategic functions of the SG compatible with their operative duties? How adequate is the position of the SG from the point of view of other TPMs that interact directly with the political level?