
Institute on Governance
For 35 years, helping governments, nonprofits, and public boards make better decisions, strengthen accountability, and prepare their teams for the future.
Leadership programs and over 40 practical courses.
Tailored advice for governments, public sector organizations and non-profit corporations.
What’s New with the IOG
Upcoming Courses
Change Management
Tue 1:00 PM EDT - Tue 4:00 PM EDT,
29 Sep 26, 3 Hours Online
29 Sep 26, 3 Hours Online
Equip yourself with the competencies needed to lead and implement significant change initiatives in an evolving public service landscape. Through a blend of expert teaching and collaborative breakout discussions, you will explore the essential roles, responsibilities, and strategies to understand and mitigate resistance and achieve sustainable organizational change.
Upcoming Courses
Policy 4: Innovation in Policy-Making and Behavioral Insights
Tue 1:00 PM EDT - Tue 4:00 PM EDT,
29 Sep 26, 3 Hours Online
29 Sep 26, 3 Hours Online
In this concluding webinar of our Policy series, dive into cutting-edge policy-making techniques rooted in human-centered design and behavioral insights, often known as "Nudge." Immerse yourself in hands-on exploration of innovative policy strategies and discover how to effectively apply behavioral insights to your own projects.
Upcoming Courses
AI Ethics and Policy for the Public Sector
Fri 1:00 PM EDT - Fri 4:00 PM EDT,
02 Oct 26, 3 Hours Online
02 Oct 26, 3 Hours Online
Join us for this engaging session on what the ethical and policy implications are of AI for the public sector! Explore the latest AI trends, learn how governments are adapting, and explore the ethical dimensions of using AI in your work. Whether you're new to AI or already using it, this session will help you better understand the opportunities and risk of using AI tools in a public sector context.
Upcoming Courses
How Government Works
Fri 1:00 PM EDT - Fri 4:00 PM EDT,
02 Oct 26, 3 Hours Online
02 Oct 26, 3 Hours Online
If you work in government or in an organization that often deals with government, this webinar is a must-take to guide you through the structures, players and processes that make up government.
Upcoming Courses
Stepping Into the Executive Cadre
Tue 8:30 AM - Thu 4:00 PM,
06 Oct 26, 7 Months
06 Oct 26, 7 Months
Stepping Into the Executive Cadre (SIEC) prepares public servants in manager and senior analyst roles for leadership at the executive level. Participants engage with insights from practitioners, expert guest
speakers, self-awareness tools, and group coaching, all led by experienced executives who bring real-world insights into the classroom and as part of a leadership study tour to Montreal or Toronto.

