Policy Analysis, Development, and

Implementation

DATE: 15th JULY – 19th JULY 2024

VENUE: FOUNTAIN HOTEL CAPE TOWN
SOUTH AFRICA
 Policy Analysis, Development, and
Implementation
Course Description
All recent efforts to streamline public administration have given rise to the need for standard
policies and guidelines across public sector organisations. Formulating policies is not the
only step that could make a positive difference to public administration. Instead, the
processes after policy formulation are of utmost importance to ensure achievement of the
objectives for creating the policy.

Policies are those directives of law, regulations and programs developed by public sector
organisations to solve specific problems. Shaping public policy involves strategic planning as
well as complex negotiations and interactions. Policy analysis is a systematic process for civil
servants and other public sector officials to examine and evaluate existing problems, devise
solutions, create policies and implement them across the organisation.

The entire creation process includes identifying an issue, defining it, checking for suitable
options, assessing the practicality and suitability of the options, selecting the most suitable
option, formulating this into a policy, implementing the policy, monitoring and controlling
the outcomes of the policy and gathering experience and learning for future policy making, in
turn increasing efficiency and effectiveness. Policy implementation is the weakest and most
vulnerable link in the entire policy process, and public leadership and governance can
significantly influence its success or failure. One of the major mistakes and misconceptions
that lead to failure in policy implementation is the belief that one policy could suit different
organisations and work settings. In fact, different departments within the same organization
may react differently to a policy, and hence policymakers need to formulate a general policy
that suits all since the suitability of a policy may differ across organizations depending on
culture, mode of governance, institutional landscape, etc. Since policymaking and
implementation need to be undertaken carefully, understanding the process, the best practices
related to successful policy implementation, and the possible challenges that one could face
during the process becomes important for public sector professionals.

Registration Number: 2007/034917/07

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Policy analysis is a process of multidisciplinary inquiry designed to create, critically assess,
and communicate information that is useful in understanding and improving policies” (Dunn,
2004). The methodology of policy analysis may be seen as a process of inquiry designed to
discover solutions to practical problems. This course gives an overview of all essential
aspects of business policy and strategic management. The intention is to provide delegates
with policy strategy insights, reflect on policy dilemmas, and practice strategy policy tools to
enable them to become policymakers and thinkers. The course will cover policy strategy
analysis, policy formulation strategies at different levels of the organization, and policy
implementation.

Who should attend?

• The top management of a public sector organisation – to thoroughly understand best
practices of policy making and policy implementation and prepare for challenges that
one would encounter during the process.
• Human resource professionals responsible for creating a professional, policy-driven,
disciplined work culture for better results in terms of employee satisfaction and
growth of the business.
• Compliance experts and professionals responsible for ensuring transparency and
integrity of information as well as adherence to standards set within the organisation
or internationally.
• Policy makers and legal authorities responsible for ensuring adherence to required
standards and for creating practical and friendly policies to benefit employees and the
organisation and any public servant interested in playing a role in policy making and
implementation.

Organisational course benefits

By the end of the course, the public sector professionals attending the course, the organisation
will benefit in the following ways.
• Appreciate the introduction of policy rational and the pressures on
implementation.
• A better prepared and more experienced workforce to participate in issue
identification and appropriate policy formulation and implementation.

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 • Faster and permanent resolution to issues and problems through standards set
within the organisation.
• A more disciplined and friendly work culture because of employee-friendly-
yet-effective policies.
• Successful policy implementation resulting in outcomes that are beneficial to
the growth and progress of the organisation.
• Increased capability to manage change because of modernisation, thus
sustaining a competitive advantage within the market space.
• Lesser risk of failure and wastage of workforce, time and resources resulting
from directionless policy creation.
• Understand how policy formulation, lobbying, development, and good
implementation benefits organisation especially government agencies.

Personal Benefit
Through this course, public sector professionals will derive the following benefits:
• In-depth understanding of the policy process, from identification of the issue
to measuring outcome and realising the benefits.
• Broader perspective and greater knowledge and experience to participate and
successfully undertake responsibilities in the policy creation and
implementation process.
• Scope to significantly contribute to organisational success through effective
policy implementation.
• Increased skill and capabilities and more preparedness to undertake leadership
responsibilities because of the exposure and experience gained.
• Increased ability to conceptualise the various theories of policy making and
analysis and choose the one that best suits one’s organisation.
• Greater capability and skill to evaluate the impact of a policy implemented.

Course Models/ Content

Module 1 – Overview of Policy Making and Policy Analysis
• Definition of policy making
• Definition of policy analysis
• Steps before policy analysis
• Types of policies
➢ Distributive
➢ Regulatory
➢ Re-distributive

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Module 2 – Three Sets of Dynamics of Policy Analysis
➢ Problem identification
➢ Policy development
➢ Policy implementation

Module 3 – Types of Institutions in Policy Making or Analysis

• Cognitive institution
• Associative institution
• Regulative institution
• Constitutive institution
Module 4 – Characteristics of Policy Analysis
• Research phase directed at a particular issue.
• Memoranda and other document preparation (policy preparation, draft legislation,
etc.)
• Multiple perspectives to one issue or problem
• Time-bound requirement
• Evident political influence
Module 5 – Levels of Policy

• Political
• Executive
• Administrative
• Operational
Module 6 – Important Aspects for Successful Policy Creation, Analysis, and
Implementation
• Content
• Context
• Commitment
• Capacity
• Clients and coalitions
Module 7 – Necessary Competencies for Successful Policy Implementation
• Collaborative
• Stakeholder involvement
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Diversity management skills
• Interactive
➢ Communication abilities
➢ Listening and reasoning skills
➢ Networking abilities
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 • Entrepreneurial
• Innovation and creativity
• Leadership competencies
• Critical thinking skills.
• Strategic thinking capability
• Technological skills
• Change management skills.
• Customer focus
Module 8 – Factors Influencing Policy Implementation
• Internal
• Administration style
• Employee skill and preparedness
• Work ethics and values.
• Leadership influence
• External
➢ Legislative direction
➢ Public accountability
➢ Democratic requirements
➢ Efficiency
Module 9 – Success Factors for Policy Development and Implementation
• Multiple, relatable theories
• Stakeholder participation
• Effective communication
• Gender involvement, fostering diversity and inclusion.
• Efficient and conducive work culture
Module 10 – Causes of Failure of Policy Implementation
• Unclear/ambitious policy goals
• Ineffective governance and corruption
• Institutional challenges and employee acceptance
• High external dependence on funding
• Political constraints
• Budgetary constraints
• Multiple causes of a single problem
• Expensive solutions
• Lack of communication
• Long period to realize effect and measure success.

Registration Number: 2007/034917/07

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TRAINING METHODOLOGIES

A great strength of the Institute of Corporate Directors Research Center training

approach lies in the diversity of opportunities it provides for participants to learn. The
atmospheres at ICDRC workshops give our valued delegates a feel of comfort with more
conventional study methods drawn on the well-organized readings and PowerPoint
presentations. Those who learn most by doing and sharing can benefit from the innovative
range of participatory exercises and case studies. This well-organised quality training with
great content combines knowledge with practical experience combined with a blend of
international participation and shared experience which enhances teamwork and promotes
good partnership with ICDRC training.

The course fee of US$ 2500 .00 one week covers the cost of tuition, transport to and from the
airport and ground transport, comprehensive training, Manuals, Certificate of attendance,
Snacks as well as Lunch and A laptop take home.

Registration Number: 2007/034917/07

Tel: +27 872657814, Cell: + 27 639886311 WhatsApp: +27 639886311, 138 Frikkie De Beer St Office 4 Glen Manor Office Park, Menlyn
Maine Email: info@[Link], icdrc@[Link]
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Training Center: South Africa, Dubai, Denmark, Singapore, Tanzania, Seychelles, Uganda, Rwanda & Ghana