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.
“What I learned will influence how I present data in future, especially using graphs and 'picto charts' most appropriately (not to overuse or misuse). I will be able to more effectively "tell a story with data" about what is truly happening; and am better equipped to assist decision makers to make better informed and more transparent decisions.”
Janetta
Department for Innovation and Skills
“Mark is so enthusiastic he makes a potentially dry topic enjoyable and interesting. It is great to be able to draw on the expertise of such an individual.”
Ceris
PIRSA
“I felt the explanations of the theoretical side was then applied to practical examples. This very much helped my learning of the material and illustrated the application of this knowledge in how it could be used in a real-life setting.”
Peter
South Australia Police
“My presentation and explanation of my data tables will be much improved.”
DHS
GRANTS SA
“I believe many people would get great benefit in undertaking this course. It is great for data people (those who analyse data in their work), but I believe it would also be useful to managers/decision makers in improving their understanding of how data analysis is done and where it comes from.”
Peter
South Australia Police
“I think this is a great overarching course to give a better idea to public sector employees about the political system. All public sector employees should do it!”
Runa
Department for Health and Wellbeing
“I now have a better understanding of how government works and the value of the work that I do.”
Sorell
Dept for Environment and Water
“I feel far more confident in discussing relevant aspects of government operations with stakeholders engaged with my organisation.”
Lea
Education Standards Board
“Engagement from the tutor was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and allowed the class to ask questions at any point during the course.”
Alyssia
ASSIST therapy Services
Build your personal resilience and gain the tools to be able to bounce back from adversity and to learn from experience. Just like going to the gym, you can ‘train your resilience’ and enhance your personal ability to use it. This course will focus on helping you to access tools and strategies to further build your resilience and give you greater insight on areas for growth and development.
“The presenter provided multiple practical strategies for attendees to use. In addition, the handbook provides the capability for follow-up strategies.”
Sean
SA Police
“The presenters were engaging, knowledgeable and inclusive of everyone.”
Katie
Education Department
“When I return to work I will challenge myself to speak up and have the skills and confidence to start to deal with situations in the work place that have previously made me feel very uncomfortable and unable to speak up.”
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“I have recommended this workshop to all staff in my working group.”
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“Having undertaking several conflict management training sessions, I feel that this was the best one so far. Fantastic !!”
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“I will be prepared for situations that may arise and feel confident that I can make assessments and establish approaches for dealing with conflict.”
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This exciting and interactive course will help you develop your career path and is designed to stimulate thought on where your career pathway may take you. Examining your career goals can be a stressful time, but this workshop will assist you in building a career plan to get you to where you want to be.
“Lecturer was fantastic. Absolutely awesome guy. Really enjoyed it because of his relevant examples etc”
Hailey
Country Health SA
“[When I return to work I will] Create a career plan in alignment with my interests and market capabilities/projections.”
Jo
“[When I return to work I will] Keep better informed on news to identify relevant trends etc.”
Chris
DHW
formerly Negotiation Plus
Develop your negotiation skills and learn how you can reach ‘win-win’ outcomes in negotiation scenarios. You will gain the core framework and tools to prepare and execute an effective negotiation strategy, in order to arrive at a beneficial outcome.
“[Since returning to work I] Have identified a number of differences between engagement, consultation and negotiation. Will ensure I am well prepared (War Room meetings with my team), build a relationship prior to negotiating, build trust and ensure we reach a compromise for mutual gain.”
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