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Senior Management Programme: Policy & Leadership for Innovation and Digital Transformation

26 Apr 2027 To 14 May 2027

(3 Weeks)

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

(Singapore Time)

About The Programme

In an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving global landscape, public managers play a crucial role in driving innovative policies and leading organisational change. Amidst developing technologies, economic disruptions and shifting societal expectations, effective leadership requires the ability to pioneer policies that can both anticipate and adapt.

Offered since 2006, the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy’s Senior Management Programme (SMP) is a three-week intensive learning experience designed to equip senior leaders with relevant skills to navigate complex situations and drive meaningful change.

The programme also features an immersive week-long overseas study trip to Zurich (Switzerland) to offer participants first-hand exposure to innovative public management practices. Through a combination of academic learning, site visits and exchange with practitioners, participants will gain fresh insights on developing adaptable strategies to address contemporary policy challenges.

Learning Outcomes

    This programme will enhance participants’ ability to:

    • Develop effective leadership and public management skills to navigate complex policy challenges and drive organisational change.
    • Strengthen the understanding of governance, policymaking and institutional frameworks to foster innovation and digital transformation.
    • Gain insights into the social, economic and behavioural dimensions of public policymaking.
    • Learn from international best practices in digital transformation, public governance, and policy innovation, drawing on experiences from Singapore and Switzerland.

Who Should Attend?

This programme is designed for senior executives and professionals seeking to strengthen their leadership capabilities, sharpen their strategic thinking, and deepen their understanding of public policy and governance.

It is particularly suited to:

  • Senior public managers and government officials
  • C-suite executives and corporate leaders
  • Senior policy analysts, advisors and consultants
  • Leaders of non-profit organisations

Senior Management Programme 2026 Highlights

Week 1: Governance, Policy, and Leadership
Week 2: Perspectives on Digital Innovation & Society
Week 3: Overseas Component in Zurich, Switzerland

This programme will provide participants with a systematic approach to understanding policy processes and contemporary governance challenges by focusing on the following areas:

  • Public Management and Leadership
  • Policy Formulation, Design and Innovation
  • Complexity and Futures Thinking
  • Digital Transformation and Emerging Technologies
  • Leading Change and Innovation
  • Social Policy and Inclusive Governance

Programme Fees

SGD 44,800 (subject to prevailing GST rates, if applicable)

The programme fee include:

  • Daily refreshments and lunch in Singapore and Zurich
  • Welcome dinners in Singapore and Zurich
  • Programme-related transport in Singapore and Zurich
  • 2-way economy-class airfare between Singapore and Zurich under a group booking
  • Accommodation in Switzerland during the overseas component
  • Travel insurance for the overseas component in Switzerland

Group Flight Booking and Seat and Cabin Preferences

  • Return flights between Singapore and Zurich will be arranged under a group booking.
  • Participants who wish to request specific seats or upgrade to a higher cabin class will need to contact the airline directly or make their requests at the airline’s check-in counter on the day of departure.
  • All requests are subject to the airline’s availability, policies and any applicable additional charges, which will be borne by the participant.

Extension of Stay and Flight Changes

  • Participants who wish to extend their stay in Switzerland or make alternative return travel arrangements will be responsible for arranging and bearing the cost of their own return flights.
  • As the programme airfare is arranged under a group booking, participants who choose to extend their stay will have to forfeit the return leg of their original group ticket. No refund or credit will be provided for the unused flight segment.

Participants who require a visa to enter Singapore and/or Switzerland are responsible for making the necessary arrangements and submitting their visa applications directly to the relevant authorities.

Information and Documents Required

  • Full name (as reflected in passport)
  • Contact number
  • Passport number
  • Scanned copy of passport biodata page

Visa Requirements and Supporting Letters
Please refer to ICA and MFA websites for updated information on entry visa into Singapore and/or Switzerland.

Participants who require an acceptance letter for their travel to Singapore and/or Switzerland should inform the programme team upon receiving confirmation of their successful application.

Please note that visa applications and approvals are subject to the respective authorities’ requirements and processing timelines.

Executive Education Department
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
National University of Singapore
469C Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 259772

Email: lkysppoe@nus.edu.sg