Kaleidoscope

Education for good public governance*

PRIMO | April 2012

Introduction

Kaleidoscope is an internationally developed education program providing a holistic, dialogue-oriented approach to public risk. Discussing relevant themes as cybersecurity, social cohesion, city management, adaptation to climate change, proper water management, and synergy through partnership, and getting familiar with the best concepts, methods, and techniques to manage risk, and learning from authoritative scientists and practitioners. 

The program provides insight into how public values and risks intersect, as well as how to design effective governance mechanisms. The education program consists of three main perspectives and is offered in a modular format with capita selecta:

1. Craftsmanship of risk management (general overview of risks, drivers, frameworks, techniques).
2. Establishment and governance of specific values (i.e., topic-related approach of risk, resilience, scenarios, from the organisation and client perspective).
3. Personal skills (how to act, interact, communicate, learn, and develop yourself).

The outline focuses on connecting the dots between science, expertise in the field and daily practice in a professionally guided dialogue. Dialogue and education are combined.

All attendees will have the opportunity to share their views, perceptions, and convictions. They will all be involved in an open and convenient setting. The masterclass aims to disclose relevant energy, create sparkling elements, discover relevant interfaces or alliances, and bring forward hidden ideas on the matter.

Topics

Public values

• The public domain in general.
• Stakeholders and their roles.
• Key planning & control processes.
• Public value as a starting point.

Public risks

• Emerging risks.
• Types and quantities.
• Resilience of organisations and areas.
• Financial risks.

The art of risk management

• Risk and state of the art.
•  Concepts and standards.
• Risk management process & framework.
• AO, IC, contracts, and insurance.
• Total quality, performance and innovation.

Governance of public and private organisations

• Culture and organisation.
• Psychology and behaviour.
• Horizontal dialogue.
• Policy and implementation.
• Collaboration and partnership.
• Management and leadership.

Themes

• Risk management and risk leadership.
• Quality and risk management are outlined.
• How the board can improve cybersecurity.
• Improving city management.
• Adapt your city climate.
• Managing the water chain.
• Synergy in partnership (public and private).

Focus

The masterclass is applicable and interesting for cities, regions, ngo’s and companies. It focuses on public and private leaders, managers and advisors who are directly and indirectly responsible for the strategic development of the organisation.

Location

The kaleidoscope will be organised in-house.

Costs

The 1-day masterclass for non-members is € 2950,00 ex. VAT: € 2250.00 (ex VAT) for members. There is a maximum of 10 attendees per session.

* The training was provided between April 2012 and February 2024.