The three-day executive training for GCIO was customized to the Information Technology (IT) policy context in Saudi Arabia, particularly the Kingdom’s Second e-Government Action Plan 2012-2016. The training comprised in-depth discussions on the policy and practice of IT use in the Saudi Government, including the questions of challenges and enablers for public sector IT to deliver value, the role and skills required from GCIOs and other government technology leaders, and the role of knowledge- and experience-sharing between GCIOs and other institutional enablers.
Activities
Collaborate with subject matter experts to tailor training content to align with the Kingdom’s Second e-Government Action Plan, emphasizing key policy nuances and contextual relevance.
Organise interactive sessions providing a comprehensive overview of the e-Government Action Plan, breaking down policy components and implications for IT practices.
Design and implement a structured framework for knowledge and experience sharing among GCIOs, institutional enablers, and external experts.
Develop and facilitate hands-on sessions where participants collaboratively address real-world challenges, emphasizing practical applications of policy and skills.
Outputs
Training Session 1. Introduction to Electronic Governance (EGOV)
Training Session 2. Trends in EGOV
Training Session 3. EGOV Strategy and Alignment
Training Session 4. EGOV and Organizational Change
Training Session 5. Government Information Leadership Function
Training Session 6. Government Information Sharing and Interoperability
Training Session 7. EGOV Infrastructure and Services.
