Option Appraisal and Decision-Making in Policy
This is an in-house and an open programme seminar. For details or to discuss any aspect of the seminar, please email David Leakey on [email protected] or phone on +44 20 7661 7817
Overview
This half-day event is designed to help you to understand and apply best practice in designing and appraising policy options to solve problems and support the decision-making process.
We will explore various models of the policy process and where option appraisal fits. We will look at how to establish desired policy outcomes and objectives, and how to decide on criteria for weighing up the various options available for achieving the desired outcomes. We will also examine the priorities of decision-takers and their needs, particularly in the political context.
The session will comprise a mix of guidance, discussion and practical exercises, and include breaks away from the screen.
Who is the seminar designed for?
The seminar is designed for anyone who is involved in the policy process who wishes to improve their understanding of how to appraise options in order to facilitate the making of sound decisions based on robust criteria and procedures.
How will you benefit from attending?
You will learn how to apply best practice approaches in the option appraisal process, and understand how your work in this area constitutes such a vital tool in decision-making, enabling you to develop a better understanding of this part of the policy cycle.
Learning Outcomes
You will:
- Understand the principles of option appraisal;
- Recognise the needs of political decision takers;
- Have tried out some practical approaches to option appraisal;
- Learn from the experiences of others on the event.
Agenda
Welcome and Introductions
Overview of the scope of the subject
The policy context: models of policy processes
Establishing policy outcomes and objectives
Developing policy options
Break
Option appraisal: guidance and breakout exercise
The political context: what decision-takers need
Risks and implications in policy
Review of the workshop
Close
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This is an in-house and an open programme seminar. For details or to discuss any aspect of the seminar, please email David Leakey on [email protected] or phone on +44 20 7661 7817
