1. Built to Last: How Training Organisations Support Administrations in Weathering the Storms – the Malta Experience Joanna Genovese Director, Training & Development Centre for Development, Research and Training

4. Resilient Public Administrations... In times of economic strife?

5. Wave after wave... Public Administrations need to withstand the challenge

6. Waves of Political turmoil, change and its ripple effects Structures built around exigencies of leadership Developing leadership post-appointment Macro challenges for administrations Economic realities Unstructured mobility & performance contracts

7. Change in Government New Leadership, new focus, new structures Previously Principal Permanent Secretary Director, CDRT Now Director, Training & Development Director General, Training & Research Head Coordinator, Training Research and Consultancy Permanent Secretary Strategy & Implementation Principal Permanent Secretary

10. Mobility & Performance Contracts How is that working out for you?

11. Public Service Reform/renewal Some recommendations Leadership training Mentoring Selection Career progression Our response Executive Leadership awards, working with the individual through an initial test followed by Mentoring & coaching programmes Strategic Leadership award Psychometric/ability tests Portfolios, CPD record Skills inventory Competence-based training

12. Challenges Ahead Working with ministries Customised academic programmes Off-site University Campus Strengthening of Research facilities

13. Let’s hope so!

15. Thank You www.cdrt.gov.mt