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About the workshop

Effective policy writing is essential for transparent, accountable, and efficient governance. It is the cornerstone of successful policy development and implementation, impacting not only the government but also the lives of citizens and the overall well-being of society.

This workshop is a comprehensive and interactive learning experience designed to equip policy officers and aspiring policymakers with the essential skills and knowledge needed to craft effective, impactful, and well-informed policy documents. Whether you are a seasoned policy writer looking to enhance your skills or a newcomer to the field, this workshop will provide valuable insights and practical tools to excel in the realm of government policy development.

Agenda
Policy Writing Essentials
Workshop

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

Tailor Your Training Experience

To make sure you get the learning solution that’s right for you, we offer different levels of tailoring to suit your needs. Choose from three levels of customisation:

1.Off the Shelf

Love what you see? Great! Choose this option to take one of our most popular courses and bring it in-house for your team. Includes a pre-course consult session with our facilitator to make sure we hit the mark, and deliver the right learning experience for you.

2.Customised

Make sure you get the most from the course you choose, by tailoring the content to get the right fit for you. Speak to our team, who will work with you to pick and mix from a curated bank of training modules to help customise your learning experience.

3.Premium

Not on the list? Let us know what you’re looking for and we will find the right solution. Our team of learning specialists will work with you to develop a unique training course for your business. Through an in-depth consultation process, we will work with you to profile your learning needs and build a bespoke program from the ground up.

Speak with one of our team today to find which option is right for you.

Who Will Attend

Aspiring leaders in policy and program roles

- Policy Officers / Managers
- Policy Advisors
- Program Managers / Administrators
- Stakeholder Engagement Managers
- Compliance Officers
- Branch Managers
- Research Officers
- Stakeholder / Community Engagement
- Policy Consulting

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