ASoG Executive Education Program concludes training on project management for public sector projects

The Ateneo School of Government, through the Executive Education Program, successfully implemented the second iteration of the public offering course, "Project Management for Public Sector Projects," held from 11 to 13 November 2024. This followed the program’s commendable success during its inaugural offering this year in August 2024. The three-day course brought together participants from various sectors, including representatives from the executive and constitutional government bodies such as the Office of the Ombudsman, Department of Agriculture, House of Representatives, Anti-Red Tape Authority, the Local Government Units of Abra de Ilog and Laoang, Northern Samar. It also included participants from civil society organizations and private sectors such as the FriendlyCare Foundation, Inc and Aboitiz InfraCapital, fostering a diverse and collaborative learning environment.

This course focuses on equipping participants with practical, outcomes-based skills to effectively manage the full lifecycle of public sector projects. It emphasizes aligning projects with developmental goals while ensuring sustainability beyond donor support. Participants engage in hands-on exercises and in-depth discussions, applying proven tools and methodologies to enhance project success and long-term impact. Combining academic rigor with real-world applications, the course bridges theory and practice to build capacity for driving meaningful change managing public sector projects. 

Prof Manolito “Chito” A. Novales, core faculty of ASoG, led the course as the primary facilitator, blending theoretical principles with practical project management insights, alongside Ms Mary Jane D Ilejay-Baldago, whose extensive experience in managing projects, particularly social enterprises, enriched the sessions. Together, they ensured a dynamic learning experience that emphasized aligning projects with organizational vision for long-term impact, highlighting efficiency and effectiveness across the project lifecycle. Key discussions on the logical framework as one of the project management tools were reinforced through structured, hands-on exercises, providing participants with practical and actionable skills. 

Ms Sharon Grace S Yabut, Head of the Executive Education Program, emphasized in her opening message that effective project management goes beyond timelines and deliverables - it is anchored in leadership that inspires teams, builds trust, and upholds ethical standards to achieve meaningful, sustainable outcomes. During the closing ceremony, tokens of appreciation were handed and Certificates of Completion were presented to the participants. In his closing remarks, Dr Philip Arnold P Tuaño, Dean of ASoG, praised the participants for their commitment and encouraged them to apply the skills and insights gained from the three-day course. He challenged them to design and implement projects that not only achieve their goals but also align with and advance the mission and vision of their respective organizations.

To learn more about upcoming courses or register for future programs, email us at execed.asog@ateneo.edu