2025-12-02

Steps by the Ombudsperson for Academic Ethics and Procedures, Dr. Reda Cimmperman, to strengthen leadership in the public sector

At the beginning of this year, the Ombudsperson for Academic Ethics and Procedures, Dr. Reda Cimmperman, joined the Leadership Academy organised by the Public Management Agency. The programme brought together 185 public-sector leaders from across Lithuania, and became an important part of her professional development, helping to deepen leadership competencies and reinforce the field of academic ethics.

Throughout the programme, the Ombudsperson participated in several learning groups, shared her experience, and learned alongside representatives of different institutions. Open discussions, analyses of practical cases, and joint projects created a space to exchange real challenges and explore effective solutions. These sessions provided a deeper understanding of the issues the public sector faces daily and strengthened collaboration among institutions.

Dr. Cimmperman notes that the most striking insight was the realisation that many institutions face similar challenges, and that open discussions help address them more quickly and effectively. The learning community was characterised by trust, mutual support, and a genuine willingness to learn from one another. This highlighted that leadership in the public sector is not only about competencies but also about culture, values, and cooperation.

The Ombudsperson also expresses her gratitude to the lecturers for their professionalism and dedication, as well as to the organisers for a carefully designed programme that encouraged growth and inspired further steps in strengthening academic ethics.