Core Capabilities for Principal Officers

This redesigned Core Capabilities for POs training programme has been aligned with the updated Capability Framework.

This framework supports all key grades in building a diverse and talented workforce for the future, capable of collaboratively delivering excellence on behalf of the civil and public service. This training programme is designed to develop core capabilities for Principal Officers, in line with the PAS civil service capabilities framework.

Participants of this short professional programme can expect to leave, not just with improved skills, but with a greater ability to apply those skills flexibly and effectively in a variety of contexts, aligning with the broader strategic goals of their organisation.

The programme will enable participants  to understand and develop their role and effectiveness within their organisation, focusing on the four key key areas for the PO grade under the Capability Framework.

Communicating and Collaborating

Leading & Empowering

Building Future Readiness

Evidence Informed Delivery

Learning Outcomes

• Communicate effectively across all platforms with awareness of style and approach for appropriate audience
• Engagement skills: Networking, representation, relationship building and stakeholder engagement
• Develop cross team collaboration and cross functional working skills
• Performance management: lead, delegate, coach and provide feedback in a blended working environment
• Demonstrate social and emotional awareness in leadership and prioritise team wellbeing
• Specialist Skills in areas of expertise – research and networking
• Digital Literacy: support improved service delivery and IT skills
• Process Improvement: implement new approaches and propose innovative solutions
• Change Management: adapt and implement strategic organisational processes
• Manage, plan and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines and targets: develop project management and time management skills
• Data Management: Gather and process information accurately and analyse how this data can drive organisational success
• Data Analytics and Visualisation
• Develop strategic thinking and decision making skills
• Contribute to policy and strategy development
• Awareness of relevant civil service policies and developments
• Managing and supporting change and process improvement
• Develop skills for strategy implementation, strategic thinking and future forecasting
• Learn key influencing and negotiation skills to approach difficult discussions
• Adherence to corporate governance requirements and risk management
• Project management and evaluation skills

Multiple Delegate Discount

Limited Places Available – book early to avoid disappointment.

• 3+ Delegates – 5% Discount
• 5+ Delegates – 10% Discount
• 10+ Delegates – 15% Discount

To avail of our multiple delegate discount for 3 or more delegates, you must email registrations@pai.ie with the name and details of all those you wish to book. All those you wish to book on must be booked at the same time.

For 1 or 2 attendees, manually enter in the number of tickets you wish to purchase below.