Policy process

Overview

This workshop enables participants to learn more about policy and how it is developed, implemented and evaluated. It explores the fundamentals of policy and gives a good platform from which to move forward. This workshop is for those involved in policy who seek more understanding of the process, aspire to move into a policy position, or who have recently moved into the public sector from private sector agencies, and wish to better understand the policy process.

Course Content

This workshop gives participants a better understanding of all aspects of the policy process, including the processes by which policies are defined, developed, implemented and evaluated, the impact of the political system on policy making and the importance of internal and external consultation in achieving policy objectives. It offers the necessary skills to anticipate and confirm the need for public policy, plan the policy development process, gather and analyse information for policy development, identify stakeholders and distinguish appropriate modes of consultation, determine public policy direction, and gain agreement for policy release and dissemination of policy.

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course attendees should be able to:

• understand public policy processes and the political context of public policy making
• collect, analyse and organise information to develop public policy
• communicate ideas and information related to policy
• plan and organise activities to implement a policy development plan
• work with others in teams to consult on public policy requirements
• solve problems to reconcile differing policy viewpoints.

Benefits to your organisation

• better understanding of the role of policy development
• improved anticipation, identification and analysis of policy challenges
• improved understanding of organisational policy in the context of NSW Government and community needs

Benefits to you

• increased understanding of policy-making structures and processes
• proficiency in problem definition, planning, development, and analysis of public policy
• appreciation of the role and methods of stakeholder consultation