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Policy 2

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Summary

This one-day course takes policy-making to the next level so that you can better navigate the complex policy landscape to create the conditions for success.

Who should participate in this course?

This course is for committed policy professionals with at least 12 months experience in a policy role. We recommend that you take our level 1 course, Introduction to Policy Making, before registering for this one, although it is not mandatory.

Participants will be able to:

  • Finding the right policy approach for the issue and understand and frame your issue
  • Use political acuity and observation to understand the broader context
  • Interpret and link with the government’s agenda through policy instruments such as the Speech from the Throne and Budget
  • Evaluate policy criteria, requirements and policy outcomes
  • Work with central agencies to ensure that departmental policy issues fit into the overall Government of Canada agenda
  • Create alliances, champions and support to build your networks of influence within your organization and beyond
  • Use feedback loops and measures to inform your policy development and business planning processes
  • Gather information and evidence: the role of consultations – how to engage and who to involve
  • Analyze options, articulate solutions and present recommendations.

What can you expect?

The course is delivered with seasoned policy practitioners, guest speakers and practical exercises and cases that reference real-life situations to help you build your policy making “toolkit.”

Course fee

The cost of this course is $990 (no HST) per person. The price includes expert facilitation, lunch and course materials. Registration is done through an online registration system where you can select to pay by credit card or request an invoice.

Location

At the IOG premises at 60 George St. in the Byward Market, downtown Ottawa.

Time 

Our courses run from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Why the role of the policy professional is important

Wayne Wouters, the Clerk of the Privy Council, has talked about the importance of policy-making and of the need for public servants “who are comfortable in making connections and working across organizations, and are willing to share both accountability and credit for results.“ 

The IOG value-added

All IOG courses are prepared and taught be those who have held senior positions in the federal government. They are guided by a Learning Committee of senior federal government public servants which is chaired by the DM of AAFC, John Knubley.

Course fees include a follow-up coffee discussion and networking session (with your colleagues) where you will be able to discuss challenges faced and successes met when you tried to implement our strategies.

For those who wish to have an adapted course that is specific to their issues and requirements, customized course offerings can be delivered on request for branches, teams or groups, in English or French in any part of the country. For more information, contact Olga Arnaudova.

The IOG also offers the Coaching Circle, to assist executives and officers at all levels of government as well as non-profit and other organizations in the development of their leadership skills.