Training and professional development

Availability of specific managerial training targeted to top managers

Measured centrally; data to be provided by the public administration school(s) and/or by the civil service authority. Full points are awarded if it can be shown that in the previous two years at least one managerial training programme targeted to top managers was offered to the TPM officials (by the public administration school or other public body). 0 points if no evidence is provided.

Top managers participated in professional development activities in the previous year

Analysis of survey responses from a sample of public servants in top management positions to the following question: “In the previous year, have you participated in any training course, session, workshop or other professional development?” Answer options are: Yes, No, Do not know, Prefer not to answer. Points are allocated based on the percentage of respondents who replied “Yes” to the survey question(x): • x < 10% = 0 points. • 10% ≤ x < 90% = linear function. • x ≥ 90% = 2 points.