Program management in a policy context

Changing policy environments present leadership challenges for Executive Level employees in delivering effective program management. Examine the contemporary thinking and good practice associated with policy and program development and the management and leadership skills essential to deliver effective outcomes.

Program overview

exploring contemporary issues affecting APS policy work
analysing good practice policy development and consultation processes
identifying and interpreting policy scoping and direction
managing and evaluating resources and staffing needs in response to a policy direction
improving policy advisory skills
communicating effectively to internal and external stakeholders
measuring performance of policy management and leadership

Participant benefits

adopt best practice approaches to advice, including developing a framework, scoping problems, research and analysis and stakeholder management
develop a new policy proposal using project management and good practice program design and development skills
identify leadership opportunities in new policy proposals and the ability to link leadership to policy development and implementation
learn to performance measure policy management and leadership

Who should attend

EL 1–2*
*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.