Policy Analysis Toolbox - Part 1
225-16
Government, policy and performance management
How to Understand a Problem in Order to Create Policy Alternatives
This workshop will provide both policy analysts and subject-matter experts with some effective tools that will help them to formulate good public policy. Starting with perceptions of a problem, such as what might flow from a risk assessment, a minister’s office, or media reports, this workshop will help participants to apply an analytical framework and use tools with which they can formulate credible policy options. Part 1 deals with problem-solving and the first part of options-identification. Part 2 looks at assessment of options and making a recommendation.
This workshop will maximize the amount of hands-on learning through the use of case studies and group work.
At the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
- Understand the steps involved with policy analysis
- Identify a clear problem and objective
- Analyze the causes of the problem, leading to a series of policy and program alternatives
- Gain simulated experience through case studies and group work
Designed and delivered by a consultant with more than 20 years of experience in policy analysis, this workshop is suitable for those working with strategic or program-level policies. Workshop topics include:
- Positioning your policy analysis within the needs of management
- Identifying and understanding the causes of a problem
- Risk assessment
- Behavioural and environmental profiling
- Identification of policy instruments
There are no prerequisites for this course.
This course is designed for federal government policy analysts, program officers, and subject-matter experts of the EC-2 to EC-8 levels or equivalent, and for managers.
This workshop addresses:
- Achievement / Results Oriented
- Analytical Thinking
- Client Service
- Impact / Influence
- Innovation / Initiative
- Leadership
- Management Excellence
- Organizational Knowledge
- Planning / Organizing
- Policy Development
- Problem Solving
- Research, Analysis and Evaluation
- Risk Management and Assessment
- Strategic Thinking
- Values and Ethics
- Working with Others
To learn more about core competencies, click here.
Open to all members of the public.
$ 1050 plus tax
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