thinking commercially
Half-day workshop for public sector professionals who want to strengthen how they think about value, cost and impact in their work
Focused on making clearer decisions about how time, money and resources are used, and how different choices affect outcomes.
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By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
Understand what “value” means in the context of public service delivery
Recognise how different choices affect cost, quality, risk and outcomes
Approach decisions with a clearer view of trade-offs and priorities
Use simple ways of assessing options and focusing effort
Spot opportunities to use time, budget and capability more effectively
Engage more confidently in discussions involving cost, value and impact
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This is a practical, hands-on session built around real work.
Participants work through realistic scenarios and decisions, exploring how value is created through everyday choices. Each section introduces a simple way of thinking, followed by practical application.
We focus on strengthening judgement and awareness, so participants can approach decisions with greater clarity and confidence.
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Half-day workshop (09:30–13:00)
Delivered in-person or virtually
Mixed groups from across teams
Up to 20 participants
From £1,800 per session -
09:30 – 09:45
Introduction and context
What commercial thinking means in public sector work09:45 – 10:30
Understanding value
Cost, quality, risk and outcomes10:30 – 11:15
Making choices and trade-offs
Balancing priorities and constraints11:15 – 11:30
Break11:30 – 12:15
Using resources effectively
Time, budget and capability12:15 – 12:45
Applying commercial thinking in practice
Working through realistic scenarios12:45 – 13:00
Key takeaways and application
