Course in Administrative Development Strategies and Principles & Applications of Review and Evaluation

Administrative development has become a fundamental necessity in today’s complex and competitive organizational environments. By integrating institutional improvement strategies with structured review and evaluation practices, organizations can enhance efficiency, strengthen accountability, and support sustainable performance. Modern management requires tools that enable accurate diagnosis, effective planning, and practical implementation of improvement programs.
In response to this need, Geneva Institute of Business Administration presents the course "Administrative Development Strategies and Principles & Applications of Review and Evaluation", designed to provide participants with a structured understanding of how to implement development initiatives aligned with performance review mechanisms and strategic evaluation models.

Target Group

• Executives and department heads seeking to modernize administrative structures and practices.

• Planning and organizational development professionals in both public and private sectors.

• Quality assurance officers and institutional performance improvement teams.

• Internal auditors and monitoring specialists.

• Members of institutional review and evaluation committees.

• Professionals interested in aligning development strategies with performance evaluation systems.

Objectives

• Introduce participants to contemporary strategies in administrative development.

• Enable them to design improvement plans based on accurate organizational diagnosis.

• Equip them with standards and frameworks for effective internal auditing.

• Enhance their capabilities in conducting structured institutional performance evaluations.

• Promote integration between development initiatives and audit results.

• Provide practical tools for measuring progress and outcomes.

• Support the translation of evaluation results into actionable recommendations.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the workplace.

Course Outline

• Introduction to Modern Administrative Development

  • Definition and importance of development in institutional excellence.

  • Drivers of change and challenges facing traditional administration.

  • Pillars of modern management in the digital transformation era.

  • Key characteristics of progressive institutions.

• Diagnosing the Organization and Identifying Development Priorities

  • Methods for collecting and analyzing administrative data.

  • Detecting gaps between current and desired states.

  • Tools for analyzing structural and performance-related issues.

  • Preparing accurate diagnostic reports to guide reform.

• Designing Administrative Development Plans

  • Key principles in crafting comprehensive development strategies.

  • Setting objectives, actions, and measurable results.

  • Allocating resources and timelines effectively.

  • Following up and updating the plan as needed.

• Concept and Types of Administrative Review

  • Distinctions between administrative, operational, and financial audits.

  • Objectives of internal review in supporting efficiency.

  • Types of audits: full, partial, periodic, and emergency.

  • Criteria for selecting the appropriate audit type.

• Professional Standards for Administrative Auditing

  • Foundational principles of internal control and objectivity.

  • Pre-audit planning and scope determination.

  • Evidence collection and impartial analysis.

  • Documentation and structured reporting of findings.

• Preparing Administrative Review Reports

  • Key components of a comprehensive audit report.

  • Using clear and factual language in presenting outcomes.

  • Classifying observations by urgency and impact.

  • Framing recommendations in an actionable format.

• Introduction to Institutional Performance Evaluation

  • Concept and goals of institutional evaluation.

  • Differences between individual and organizational performance reviews.

  • Common standards used in institutional assessments.

  • Stakeholders benefiting from evaluation results.

• Evaluation and Measurement Tools

  • Designing relevant KPIs to monitor progress.

  • Applying global models such as EFQM and BSC.

  • Utilizing surveys and graphical analysis tools.

  • Evaluating processes and outcomes in an integrated manner.

• Linking Development Strategies to Audit and Evaluation Outcomes

  • Transforming audit findings into improvement opportunities.

  • Developing enhancement plans based on evaluation results.

  • Engaging departments in continuous development initiatives.

  • Monitoring the impact of review and evaluation on overall performance.

• Sustaining Institutional Improvement

  • Establishing internal mechanisms for continuous review.

  • Documenting and sharing successful practices.

  • Regularly assessing the implementation of recommendations.

  • Promoting a culture of continuous development across the organization.