Related SDGs: SDG 16
Keywords: Mindsets, Attitudes, Competencies
Language: English

Learning Objectives

The training workshop aims to provide a set of methodologies and tools that can contribute to a change in the environment, culture and mentality of public servants in implementing the SDGs in the context of the 2030 Agenda. The  workshop approaches transforming mindsets in the public sector as the result of three interlinked factors: transforming mindsets (1) at the institutional level through new human resources laws, regulations, policies and regulations; (2) at the organizational level through a new organizational culture inspired by the principles of the 2030 Agenda; and (3) at the individual level through new beliefs, values, competencies and skills. ​

Upon completion of the training, learners will:​  

• Enhance knowledge of the underlying principles of the 2030 Agenda; and of why public servants need to change mindsets and behaviors to accelerate action on the SDGs;​
• Gain insights about the new values, mindsets, competences and skills needed to realize the 2030 Agenda;​
• Expand awareness of the changes needed at the individual,  organizational, and institutional levels to effectively change mindsets;​
• Acquire practical hands-on knowledge (and skills) on how to trigger change at different government levels (individual and organizational); ​ ​
• Develop a roadmap and an action plan to apply relevant knowledge.

Content and Structure

Syllabus

The Toolkit is comprised of the following modules that can be used to conduct a five-day regional or national training capacity development workshop. Selected modules can also be used for shorter trainings and combined with modules of the other Curriculum's Training of Trainers Toolkits.​

Welcome & Course Introduction

Setting the scene: Why is changing mindsets critical to the implementation of the SDGs?
Module 1.1: Setting the Scene
Module 1.2: Changing Role of Public Administration

Exploring Mindsets: Collaborative Mindset
Module 2.1: Exploring Mindsets: Collaborative Mindset

Exploring Mindsets: Learning Mindset
Module 3.1: Exploring Mindsets: Learning Mindset

Exploring Mindsets: Leadership Mindset
Module 4.1: Exploring Mindsets: Leadership Mindset
Module 4.2: Changing Mindsets

Changing mindsets: Strategy and Tactics
Module 5.1: Strategy and Tactics
Module 5.2: Action plan - What does this mean for my role​

Agenda at a Glance of the 5-day Training Workshop

Trainer's Manual

Targeted Audience
Schools of public administration, national experts – government officials, academics, UN Country Teams, and others

Additional Information
Terms and Conditions of use for the Curriculum on Governance for the SDGs
Feedback Survey
The Mindset Challenge Approach

The training toolkit is free of charge. If you have any questions about the toolkit, please send us an email at unpan@un.org

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