Policy Officers Workshop
OVERVIEW
• Determine the core structure and sequencing of policy documentation
• Tools to effectively communicate all stages of the policy process cross-functionally
• Gain a deep understanding of policy development, analysis models, and real-world challenges
• Create and implement proactive, robust policy development plans with effective monitoring and evaluation
TRAINER
Dr Jeremiah Brown
Dr. Jeremiah Brown, a Lecturer in Public Policy at the University of Melbourne's School of Social and Political Sciences, focuses on the intersection of social policy, freedom, and financial wellbeing. His research, influenced by Amartya Sen’s capability approach, explores how societal disadvantages limit individual freedoms in democratic settings. Dr. Brown earned his PhD in Political Theory from the University of Melbourne in 2018 and teaches political theory and social science research methods.
Public Policy Expert & Executive Coach
Jeremiah Thomas Brown
AGENDA
Policy analysis and development
- Use policy-making models to understand the policy cycle
- Consider real-world implications and boundaries
- Learn the value and importance of stakeholder engagement
Policy logic and strategy
- Identify policy problems and potential solutions
- Navigate context, politics and agendas
- Combine tools to achieve desired outcomes
Plotting for success - collaboration and communication
- Build key relationships and leverage expertise
- Communicate issues and ideas to achieve favourable outcomes
- Analyse established policy for effective advocacy
Policy development from A to Z
- Create a robust policy development plan to identify risk
- Implement, monitor and evaluate successful policy
- Integrate continuous improvement measures
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Dr Jeremiah Brown Public Policy Expert & Executive Coach Jeremiah Thomas Brown
Principles of effective policy writing and communication
- Learn the do’s and don’ts of effective policy writing
- Write purposefully with your audience in mind
- Identify the power of plain language with non-policy stakeholders
Organise information for policy writing
- Establish the policy context and level of detail
- Explore core principles for policy documents
- Practise strategies to effectively engage key stakeholders
Successful policy writing in a dynamic and evolving environment
- Identify policy client demand and stakeholder needs
- Create evolving policy documents
- Articulate policy positions and integrate with frameworks
Policy writing for effective stakeholder engagement
- Use visual techniques to successfully engage and communicate
- Frame questioning for informed policy design
- Learn from the past to benefit future policy
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Dr Jeremiah Brown Public Policy Expert & Executive Coach Jeremiah Thomas Brown
PRICING
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Ends January 15
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VENUE
Level 1, 440 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
+61 3 9993 9999