Excellence in Policy Leadership

Now in its 11th year, the Gain the Policy Edge program has been the "rite of passage" for more than 700 policy makers from across government and a list of 130 speakers during the life of the program.

Gain the Policy Edge 2010 will ignite participants' ambitions to become public sector policy leaders, while developing their capacity to discern valuable policy insights, respond to competing interests with tact, and manage complex policy issues with confidence.

Gain the Policy Edge is an intensive program held over 5 days. Streams A & B come together for receptions, lunch seminars and the simulation program.

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Course features

Opening reception

To introduce the program and meet colleagues from across the sector.

Core program

The core program is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to make a major
contribution to policy development and policy leadership. Senior public sector leaders from across a variety of portfolio areas share their experiences and perspectives.

Simulated policy process

Participants work in syndicate groups to prepare a hypothetical policy presentation to government.
It concludes with a simulation in Parliament House where participants practice and receive feedback on their policy formulations and presentations.

Networks across Government

The program provides opportunities for participants to network, engage and debate with each other. Participants form strong bonds across government which endure throughout their careers.

Alumnist in residence

How often do you hear "If only I had known..."
Past IPAA Gain the Policy Edge participants join the course to support peer learning and to share their knowledge.

Pathway to postgraduate study

Successful completion of assessments provides a pathway or advanced standing from Gain
the Policy Edge into postgraduate degrees in management at Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters Level.

Closing reception and post program luncheon seminars

On the final afternoon of the program the closing reception is held. Participants will receive their certificates of participation and have the opportunity to network with their peers.
Though out the year, participants will also be invited to IPAA seminars related to the course content

View the 2010 dates and venues

2010 Fees

Personal IPAA Member $4,070.00 (inc GST)
YIPAA Member $4,070.00 (inc GST)
Corporate IPAA Member $4,620.00 (inc GST)
Non Member (if places available) $5,170.00 (inc GST)

Register for the program

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Jointly presented by
The Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA Victoria)
and The Nous Group