An initiative of FORE Society

School of Public Policy and Change Management

Where policy meets practice. Where people lead change.

SPPCM seal: Research, Action, Impact

The School of Public Policy and Change Management (SPPCM) brings together academic knowledge, public policy, grassroots realities and organisational practice to build the capabilities needed to create meaningful and sustainable change.

Learn.Engage.Transform.

Who we are

Building knowledge. Developing capability. Enabling change.

The School of Public Policy and Change Management (SPPCM) is an initiative of FORE Society dedicated to creating meaningful social impact through research, policy engagement, community development and capacity building.

SPPCM works at the intersection of public policy and organisational change, connecting academic knowledge with the realities of communities, institutions and practitioners. The School seeks to promote evidence-based solutions, inclusive development and effective implementation of public policies while strengthening the ability of organisations and people to navigate change.

SPPCM brings together researchers, policymakers, social workers, development practitioners, NGOs, CSR foundations, government agencies, educational institutions and community stakeholders to collaborate for sustainable social transformation.

  • Research
  • Policy
  • Governance
  • Community
  • Capacity building
  • Change management

Public policy

Understanding the systems.

Change management

Leading people and organisations through transformation.

SPPCM brochure

Who we are, our work, areas of learning and how to partner with the School. Four pages, PDF.

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Our vision

To promote social justice, inclusive development, ethical governance and evidence-based policymaking through research, education and community engagement, while building the capabilities required to navigate organisational and social change.

Our mission
Build awareness
Promote public policy awareness, civic participation and informed engagement.
Generate insight
Develop practical knowledge for policymakers, institutions and development organisations.
Strengthen communities
Support vulnerable and marginalised communities through knowledge and action.
Enable change
Build professional capabilities to lead, manage and sustain organisational transformation.
From our leadership

Messages from the President and the CEO

Dr. B.B.L. Madhukar

Dr. B.B.L. Madhukar

President, FORE Society

“At the School of Public Policy and Change Management, we believe meaningful change emerges from informed leadership, rigorous policy thinking, ethical governance, and active citizenship. We aim to nurture professionals and changemakers who can understand complex public challenges, design thoughtful solutions, and translate ideas into sustainable impact.”
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Prof. (Dr.) Abhay Anand Tiwari, FRSA (London)

Prof. (Dr.) Abhay Anand Tiwari, FRSA (London)

Chief Executive Officer, FCPLG

“The School of Public Policy and Change Management seeks to build a space where young people can engage deeply with public policy, governance, and organisational development. We create opportunities to learn, experiment, collaborate, and intervene meaningfully, strengthening institutions while enabling a new generation to shape public systems and change.”
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Our work

From knowledge to action

SPPCM is a platform where learning, dialogue, research and action come together. Our work spans public policy, governance, community development and organisational change, enabling us to work with institutions, professionals and communities across diverse contexts.

  1. Understand
  2. Engage
  3. Build capability
  4. Apply
  5. Assess impact
01

Public policy & social impact

We connect policy knowledge with lived realities to encourage more informed, inclusive and effective approaches to development. Select any focus area to read more.

02

Change management & leadership

Change is not only about systems and processes. It is about people, leadership, communication, culture and the ability to take others along.

Understanding and leading self
Leadership and decision-making
Building high-performance teams
Managing resistance to change
Negotiation and difficult conversations
Organisational culture and transformation
Innovation and execution
Data and metrics for monitoring change
Guests cutting the ribbon at an FCPLG inauguration
Guests and FORE leadership on stage at an FCPLG event
Group photo of participants and faculty
A speaker addressing the audience at an FCPLG event
How we work

How the School works

Capacity building

  • Workshops and training
  • Management development programmes
  • Executive development programmes
  • Skill development

Policy dialogue & knowledge exchange

  • Conferences
  • Roundtable discussions
  • Expert dialogues
  • Policy forums
  • Stakeholder consultations

Community engagement

  • Social development projects
  • Rural and urban outreach
  • Community mobilisation
  • Volunteer engagement
  • Social innovation

Knowledge & research

  • Collaborative research
  • Policy insights
  • Impact assessment
  • Knowledge partnerships
Learning, partnerships & impact

Learning for the real world

SPPCM develops practitioner-oriented learning experiences for professionals, leaders, institutions and communities.

Our offerings can include short-term professional programmes, workshops, leadership development initiatives, executive learning, customised institutional programmes and longer-term learning experiences.

Areas of learning

Public policy & governance

  • Policy processes
  • Governance
  • Civic engagement
  • Ethical leadership
  • Public institutions

Leadership & management

  • Decision-making
  • Negotiation
  • Difficult conversations
  • Coaching
  • Team leadership
  • Emotional intelligence

People & organisations

  • Talent management
  • Succession
  • HR analytics
  • Diversity & inclusion
  • Organisational culture

Change & transformation

  • Adaptive leadership
  • Managing resistance
  • Change strategies
  • Organisational transformation
  • Innovation

Data, AI & digital transformation

  • Data analytics
  • Business intelligence
  • AI-enabled workplaces
  • Digital transformation

Sustainability & social impact

  • ESG
  • CSR strategy
  • Impact assessment
  • Sustainable development
  • Community development
Partner with SPPCM

Bring together knowledge, capability and action

SPPCM collaborates with institutions that seek to understand complex challenges, develop people and create meaningful social impact.

We work with

  • Government departments
  • CSR foundations
  • Corporates
  • NGOs & civil society
  • Educational institutions
  • Research institutions
  • Development agencies
  • Philanthropic organisations
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Areas of collaboration

Sponsored research

Evidence-based research addressing social and policy challenges.

Impact assessment

Assessing interventions, outcomes and social impact.

Capacity building

Building the capabilities of leaders, professionals, institutions and communities.

Community development

Designing and implementing context-responsive development initiatives.

Knowledge partnerships

Co-creating learning, research and policy knowledge.

Public policy initiatives

Supporting informed dialogue, policy engagement and governance innovation.

Fellowships & internships

Creating opportunities for experiential learning and professional development.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Aligned with the Global Goals

Our work contributes to key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, reflecting our commitment to inclusive development, ethical governance and sustainable social impact. Tap or hover a goal to see how our initiatives make a difference.

School of Public Policy & Change Management

An initiative of FORE Society