Practical Workshop for Public Policy Analysis

Course Introduction

Delivered over five days, this workshop-based programme on Public Policy Analysis combines concise technical input with hands-on application. It is built around public-sector planning, services and performance, so examples, exercises and discussion stay relevant to participants' daily work.

Training Objectives

• 01Describe how Public Policy Analysis is defined, governed and measured in international practice
• 02Work through typical situations in public-sector planning, services and performance using structured Public Policy Analysis techniques
• 03Recognise common risks, errors and non-conformities linked to Public Policy Analysis — and how to prevent them
• 04Choose the right indicators and records to monitor Public Policy Analysis over time
• 05Translate the course learning into a realistic plan agreed with your line manager

What You Will Take Away

• A 30-60-90 day implementation plan for your own workplace
• Templates for planning, tracking and reporting
• A stakeholder and communication map

Who Should Attend

• Government Officials & Managers
• Public Policy Analysts
• Public Sector Strategy Teams
• Government Service Delivery Staff

Prerequisites: Open to all levels; participants are encouraged to bring a real work challenge.

Training Methodology

Learning happens by doing — teams work through practical tasks, present their results and receive immediate feedback. Case material and examples are drawn from public-sector planning, services and performance.

Day-by-Day Programme (5 Days)

• Day 1
  Where Public Policy Analysis fits

  How Public Policy Analysis connects to wider operations in public-sector planning, services and performance, plus the essential vocabulary.

• Day 2
  Working with the standards

  Interpreting and applying the codes and good-practice guidance that govern Public Policy Analysis.

• Day 3
  Tools and techniques lab

  Guided practice with the tools, checklists and templates used for Public Policy Analysis.

• Day 4
  Risk, compliance and case review

  Analysis of incidents and cases to see where Public Policy Analysis succeeds or breaks down.

• Day 5
  Consolidate and plan

  Capstone discussion, action planning and a closing assessment.

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