Option Appraisal and Decision-Making in Policy
This is an open programme and an in-house training course, which we can deliver either online or in person. For further information and pricing contact [email protected] or phone on +44 20 7661 7817.
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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
Session One
Overview of the scope of the subject
The policy context: models of policy processes
The Treasury Green Book
Session Two
Establishing policy outcomes and objectives
Presentation and delegate input
Break
Session Three
Developing policy options and long list selection
Breakout exercise
Methodologies, procedures and processes
Long Break
Session Four
Filtering and selection of short list of options
Option appraisal: guidance and breakout exercise
Session Five
Supporting decisions: the political context; using the submission template
Understanding the political context: what decision-takers need from policy option appraisal
Risks and implications in policy
Review of the workshop
Close
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Please contact us for further details, or to arrange a conversation with a member of our training team to discuss in-house delivery options, including tailoring the day’s training to your specific organisational development needs.
You can email David Leakey on [email protected] or phone on +44 20 7661 7817.
Crown Commercial Service supports the public sector to achieve maximum commercial value when procuring common goods and services.
