Policy Framing: Problem Structuring and Analytical Thinking

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Overview

In the first half of the training session, participants learn about and practise four powerful tools which will help them to define a problem, structure a problem, develop a hypothesis and plan their work.

In the second half of the session, participants revisit the tools and explore new content on developing insight and influencing others to deliver change.

Learning Objectives

Participants learn and practise four powerful tools which help them to (1) define a problem, (2) break down and structure a problem, (3) develop a hypothesis, (4) plan their work. They also learn about generating insight and influencing stakeholders.

Cancellations

If you have booked onto this course but find you are unable to attend please make sure that you log back into Eventbrite and cancel your place at least 5 days before the course is due to take place. This will ensure that others can take up places when they become available.

Cost

Whilst there would be a cost to attend these courses normally, the cost is being met by the Policy Profession Team.