Surviving Government Dynamics: Developing Political Acumen

This workshop is designed to strengthen your political acumen, the skill set that enables you to better understand and navigate the political environment shaping the public sector.

(previously named Developing Political Nous)

Introduction to Public Policy

Learn the key stages in the public policy process, and gain a clear understanding of the role of the public sector in policy development. This course is an essential introduction to public policy, particularly if you are working in government.

Mechanics of Government

Gain a thorough insight into the workings of government in Australia. The course focuses on the working of government, the Australian and South Australian political system, and the role of the public sector.

Understanding the Public Sector

This course provides a practical overview of the institutions, agencies and processes that make up the South Australian Public Sector. The session will look at the workings of public sector processes with a facilitator who has participated in them.

Private: Introduction to Program Evaluation

Policy and program evaluation serves a key purpose in the public sector. It measures the success and public value of key policy or program initiatives. Evaluation enables the communication of this success (or failure) to key stakeholders, the community and serves as evidence to inform future policies or initiatives in the policy area.

Introduction to Public Policy

Learn the key stages in the public policy process, and gain a clear understanding of the role of the public sector in policy development. This course is an essential introduction to public policy, particularly if you are working in government.

Understanding the Public Sector

This course provides a practical overview of the institutions, agencies and processes that make up the South Australian Public Sector. The session will look at the workings of public sector processes with a facilitator who has participated in them.

Writing Policy: The Basics

This workshop gives participants an introduction to understanding how to write public policy. This course focuses on the key elements of good policy writing, the range of policy documents that are commonly used, and how to explain complex ideas in clear terms.

Advanced Writing Policy

Develop the confidence and capability to produce clear, persuasive and fit-for-purpose policy documents for senior decision-makers.

Understanding Statutory Entities in Government

Understand how statutory entities operate lawfully within South Australian legislation.

Introduction to Public Policy

Learn the key stages in the public policy process, and gain a clear understanding of the role of the public sector in policy development. This course is an essential introduction to public policy, particularly if you are working in government.

Mechanics of Government

Gain a thorough insight into the workings of government in Australia. The course focuses on the working of government, the Australian and South Australian political system, and the role of the public sector.