Creative Government – Executive Course in Collaboration with the Hertie School

Reimagine Bureaucracy. Deliver Transformation.

9–10 June 2026 · Berlin · Hertie School Executive Education

Just before the Creative Bureaucracy Festival opens its doors on 11 June, we are teaming up with the Hertie School to offer something we have wanted to build for a long time: a two-day executive course for the people who actually move administrations forward. Creative Government is designed for senior public leaders who want more than inspiration. They want a toolkit, a peer network, and the confidence to turn a culture of "No, because…" into one of "Yes, if…". We believe: creative bureaucracies lead to better democracies.

Consider it the hands-on companion to the festival: two days of deep work on the Hertie School Campus, followed by a full festival day connecting you to a global community rethinking how government works.

Public sector transformation is no longer optional. It's urgent.

Over two intensive days, you will explore how governments around the world are becoming more experimental, creative, digital and citizen-centred, while gaining the tools to lead this transformation yourself.

Through expert-led sessions, real-world case studies, and hands-on simulations, you will learn how to turn complexity into opportunity, break down silos, and build organisations that deliver public value and better services in a rapidly changing world.

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Course details and registration are handled by the Hertie School: Register for Creative Government →

How you will learn

The course is built as a highly interactive executive experience, combining theory with practical application:

Interactive lectures: Engage with cutting-edge frameworks in public management, digital governance and organisational transformation.
Real-world case studies: Learn from global examples of innovative public sector practices and reform efforts.
Simulations & Innovation Lab: Work in cross-institutional teams to design solutions to real public sector challenges in a guided mini-innovation lab.
Group work & peer learning: Exchange experiences with fellow senior practitioners and build a strong professional network.
Reflective practice: Structured reflection sessions help translate insights into actionable strategies for your organisation.
Pre-course preparation: Tailored readings and a diagnostic survey ensure the programme is directly relevant to your context.

Who this course is for

This programme is designed for senior decision-makers and change agents in the public sector, including:

Heads of departments and senior civil servants
Public sector innovation and reform leaders
Digital transformation and data governance leads
Policy professionals working on modernisation and service delivery
Leaders from public organisations and agencies driving organisational change

Participants share a common goal: to lead transformation within complex bureaucratic systems and deliver better outcomes for citizens.

Fees

Course fee: 2,590 EUR

This includes:

Two days of executive training at the Hertie School
Transformation Toolkit for diagnosing and transforming bureaucratic systems
Course coffee and lunch catering
Access pass to the Creative Bureaucracy Festival 2026 on 11 June

Group, alumni or company discounts may apply. Reach out to our team.

Dates & location at a glance

Course: 9–10 June 2026
Festival day: 11 June 2026
Location: Hertie School Executive Education, Friedrichstraße 180, 10117 Berlin
Language of instruction: English
Admission: First come, first served