Policy Officers Workshop
18th - 19th, February 2025 / Sydney, AU
OVERVIEW
• Determine the core structure and sequencing of policy documentation
• Tools to effectively communicate all stages of the policy process cross-functionally
• Gain a deep understanding of policy development, analysis models and real-world challenges
• Create and implement proactive, robust policy development plans with effective monitoring and evaluation
TRAINER
Alexandra O’Mara
Alex is a seasoned leader in sustainability, policy, and strategy. As a former Deputy Secretary in the NSW Government, she led transformative shifts in environment, infrastructure, and renewable energy. With a Master's in Administrative Law and Policy from the University of Sydney, Alex combines practical expertise with academic insight. She currently drives change as the Director and Founder of Sustainable Solutions Advisory, a member of the UNSW Science Advisory Council, and a Non-Executive Director at St George Community Housing.
Leadership Expert & FMR NSW Gov Deputy Secretary
Sustainable Solutions Advisory
AGENDA
Workshop
Policy analysis and development
- Use policy-making models to understand the policy cycle
- Consider real-world implications and boundaries
- Learn the value and importance of stakeholder engagement
Policy logic and strategy
- Identify policy problems and potential solutions
- Navigate context, politics, and agendas
- Combine tools to achieve desired outcomes
Plotting for success - collaboration and communication
- Build key relationships and leverage expertise
- Communicate issues and ideas to achieve favourable outcomes
- Analyse established policy for effective advocacy
Policy development from A to Z
- Create a robust policy development plan to identify risk
- Implement, monitor, and evaluate successful policy
- Integrate continuous improvement measures
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Alexandra O’Mara Leadership Expert & FMR NSW Gov Deputy Secretary Sustainable Solutions Advisory
Workshop
Principles of effective policy writing and communication
- Learn the do’s and don’ts of effective policy writing
- Write purposefully with your audience in mind
- Identify the power of plain language with non-policy stakeholders
Organise information for policy writing
- Establish the policy context and level of detail
- Explore core principles for policy documents
- Practise strategies to effectively engage key stakeholders
Successful policy writing in a dynamic and evolving environment
- Identify policy client demand and stakeholder needs
- Create evolving policy documents
- Articulate policy positions and integrate with frameworks
Policy writing for effective stakeholder engagement
- Use visual techniques to successfully engage and communicate
- Frame questioning for informed policy design
- Learn from the past to benefit future policy
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Alexandra O’Mara Leadership Expert & FMR NSW Gov Deputy Secretary Sustainable Solutions Advisory
GROUP DISCOUNTS
PRICING
Rapid Action
DISCOUNT ENDED
SAVE UP TO $1000
Value Plus
DISCOUNT ENDED
SAVE UP TO $700
Early Bird
Ends January 15
SAVE UP TO $300
VENUE
Cliftons Sydney
Level 13, 60 Margaret St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
+61 2 9250 0999
