Policy implementation

Achieving the best results from public policy decisions is a key skill area for APS employees involved in policy formulation, advice and implementation. This program details the challenges and methodologies of policy implementation from planning to delivery and will increase your ability to monitor, measure and evaluate policy in progress.

Program overview

exploring and discussing contemporary issues affecting APS policy implementation
recognising and interpreting the requirements of the Cabinet Implementation Unit in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
identifying and interpreting best practice implementation planning, resourcing, monitoring, evaluating, sustaining and learning
exploring tools and techniques for transforming policy decisions into services and outcomes
managing stakeholder expectations
developing skills and behaviours to lead policy implementation

Participant benefits

adopt best practice approaches to implementation planning, management and evaluation
recognise and apply a whole-of-government approach to seamless delivery of programs and services
recognise the importance of stakeholder expectations and achieving early and low key resolution to potential implementation issues
confidently meet the requirements of the Cabinet Implementation Unit in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

Who should attend

APS 5–EL 2*
*Recommended target audience may vary outside the ACT

Further information

For further information on programs, events and seminars delivered nationally, please contact 02 6202 3522 or email nationalcalendarteam@apsc.gov.au.

Terms and conditions

For cancellation and transfer terms and conditions please visit http://www.apsc.gov.au/learn/cancellation.htm.