Knowledge Series: from Data to Decisions

From data to decisions: navigating numbers and making them work for you

In government, decisions are made fast—and the consequences can be enormous. Misinterpreting evidence, overlooking caveats, or failing to communicate uncertainty clearly can lead to flawed policies that affect millions.

Join Martin Ralphs, Senior Principal Statistician, Office for National Statistics, as he explores the pitfalls for policy professionals of statistical evidence - and how to manage their associated limitations, assumptions and caveats.

This is a fast-paced and lively session, delivered by an expert in helping policy professionals understand statistics enough to be comfortable with them - what to look for, what matters and how to present data effectively. By joining this session you can expect to

• build understanding of and capability in interpreting statistical evidence
• improve awareness of and be alert to potential issues and how to address them
• gain insights into ways of delivering your findings to senior decision makers, leaders and ministers.

This webinar is open to all serving Civil Servants; however, you must register in advance, using a recognised Government email address. The session will be 90 minutes with the option of staying for an extra 15 minutes for a longer Q&A session.

Joining details will be emailed to registrants the day before the session.

Additional learning notes:

• Material in this webinar is relevant to Policy Profession Standards including 1.2 Data, Analysis and Scientific Advice, 2.1. Working with Ministers and 3.4. Evaluation and Civil Service Success Profile Behaviours Making effective decisions and Communicating and influencing.
• If you are recording your Continuing Professional Development, participating in this webinar is equal to one of your thirty annual credits.