Crafting Great Policy Analysis
Build the skills and knowledge required to conduct a robust, multi-criteria analysis of an issue.
Course overview
This engaging and practical one-day workshop uses a real-life policy example to guide participants through the policy development process, including: defining a problem, identifying solution options, selecting criteria, conducting analysis, confronting trade-offs and risks, and coming to a decision.
This course is best suited for graduates, subject matter experts and anyone else new to government advisory roles, policy analysts, and whole teams who wish to establish a shared view of quality advice.
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What you'll learn
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Applying an analytical framework to policy issues of different complexities
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Integrating analysis into policy advice for senior leaders to support decision-making
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Practicing how to apply these skills to a policy issue
Course modules
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Introduction to analytical frameworks
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A framework to conduct a multi-criteria analysis
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Define the problem
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Identify types of evidence and data that are useful for policy
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Develop solution options
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Develop criteria
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Understand trade-offs
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Understand how to identify, minimise and mitigate risk
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Identify a preferred solution option to recommend to your decision maker
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