Policy Writing Essentials
Overview
• Tools to effectively communicate all stages of the policy process cross-functionally
• Determine the core structure and sequencing of policy documentation
• How to strategically engage key stakeholders for policy success
• Design policies that foster audience engagement and better understanding
Speakers
Alexandra O’Mara
Alex is a seasoned leader in sustainability, policy, and strategy. As a former Deputy Secretary in the NSW Government, she led transformative shifts in environment, infrastructure, and renewable energy. With a Master's in Administrative Law and Policy from the University of Sydney, Alex combines practical expertise with academic insight. She currently drives change as the Director and Founder of Sustainable Solutions Advisory, a member of the UNSW Science Advisory Council, and a Non-Executive Director at St George Community Housing.
Director
Sustainable Solutions Advisory
Agenda
Principles of effective policy writing and communication
- The do’s and don’ts - a key overview of effective policy writing
- Writing with your audience in mind - being clear on the purpose of the communication
- Identify the power of plain language when communicating to non-policy stakeholders
Organise information for policy writing
- Establish the policy context and level of detail
- Core principles for policy documents - what should a policy document look like?
- Strategies to effectively engage key stakeholders
Successful policy writing in a dynamic and evolving environment
- Identify policy client demand and ensure the needs of key stakeholders are met
- Live updating of conditions - integrate policy decisions and non-decision into an evolving policy document
- Clearly articulating policy positions and integrating with frameworks
- Manage external factors in real time
Take your policy writing to the next level - effective stakeholder engagement
- Utilise visual techniques to engage and communicate successfully
- Framing questions - for informed policy design
- Success and failure - learn from the past to benefit present and future policy
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Alexandra O’Mara Director Sustainable Solutions Advisory
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