About Gain the Policy Edge |
Gain the Policy Edge is an innovative senior government program aimed at public sector professionals and managers who want to develop their policy leadership potential.
The course content reflects different perspectives on public sector thinking.
It challenges participants to develop fresh channels of thought, and to think about new and different approaches to public administration.
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Previous participants say...
"Gain the Policy Edge broadened my thinking and approach to policy issues. The interaction with colleagues from different public service cultures in departments and statutory agencies was illuminating".
Matt Dixon
Senior Project officer, Public Health Branch, Department of Human Services
"Being relatively new to the public sector, Gain the Policy Edge, helped me create good policy and understand the interaction of policy and government. Best facilitators I have had on a course and a good opportunity to build networks with other participants"
Andrew Crow
Manager Post Acute Services, Metropolitan Health & Aged Care Services, Department of Human Services
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Participants will |
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Define how their work is likely to change over the
next five years
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Examine the processes that successful policy
making should follow, including key elements
such as issue analysis, policy options, the budget
process, consultation and co-ordination
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Look at community capacity and partnerships
and how these can multiply the options and
choices for governments
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Explore two lynchpins of the policy development
process: cabinet decision making and
implementation in the public sector
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Conclude by linking the policy development cycle
with evaluation and implementation
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Participants will also have the opportunity to be
assessed and accredited for their work during this
intense program. |
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Links:
Click here for further information and program structure.
Click here to download the brochure (PDF format).
Click here to book online. |
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