Delivering Strategic Policy
Overview
Design, implement and evaluate policy with confidence.
Turn policy intent into effective delivery. This four-week online program gives public sector leaders practical frameworks, tools and approaches to design, implement and evaluate policy in complex political and organisational environments.
Designed as part of ANZSOG's Professional Learning Series, Delivering Strategic Policy combines expert-led learning, peer collaboration and practical activities to help you tackle real policy challenges and build capability you can apply immediately.
Design policy with implementation in mind
Engage stakeholders and collaborate across agencies
Manage delivery challenges with greater confidence
Embed accountability, evaluation and continuous improvement across the policy cycle
For organisations, Delivering Strategic Policy strengthens capability where policy success is often won or lost: implementation. Participants develop practical expertise in policy execution, stakeholder engagement, cross-agency collaboration and evaluation, helping teams deliver stronger outcomes and create greater public value.
Who It's For
For professionals shaping, implementing and evaluating policy in complex environments.
This program is designed for mid-to-senior public sector leaders responsible for implementing or leading stages of the policy cycle, particularly those working in complex delivery environments. The program is particularly suited to professionals looking to strengthen execution, accountability, transparency and policy delivery outcomes.
It's especially relevant if you are a:
Policy Manager
Senior Policy Advisor
Program Manager
Public sector leader seeking to strengthen strategic policy capability
Aspiring leader transitioning into a strategic policy role
Learning Outcomes
Build the capability to turn policy intent into measurable impact.
By the end of the program, you will be better equipped to turn policy intent into practical, measurable delivery.
Design policy with implementation and impact in mind
Apply practical tools to plan, deliver and adapt policy in complex environments
Engage stakeholders and collaborate across agencies more effectively
Strengthen accountability, evaluation and continuous improvement across the policy cycle
Learning Experience
Learning designed for balance, focus and connection.
Learn through real-world application
Apply proven policy frameworks, tools and approaches to challenges from your own work context. Practical activities and reflection exercises help you turn learning into action.
Flexible design for real-world learning
Delivered live online through four live facilitated sessions, supported by self-directed learning and practical activities with 4-5 hours per week across four weeks. The program combines expert facilitation, practical activities, discussion and opportunities to ask questions. You'll learn alongside peers from diverse professional backgrounds and jurisdictions while applying concepts to real-world policy challenges.
Interactive, applied and fully supported
Led by experienced facilitators, you’ll dive into real cases, group discussions and peer coaching. Learn alongside colleagues from different jurisdictions and agencies – all in a confidential, high-trust environment.
Accessible and convenient for busy professionals
Benefit from a premium digital learning experience designed to fit around work commitments and time zones, making professional growth achievable wherever you are.
Build capability you can use immediately
Build practical skills in implementation, stakeholder engagement, cross-agency collaboration and evaluation. You’ll leave with tools and approaches you can apply immediately in your role.
Learning Approach
Grounded in expertise, built for performance.
Topics Covered
Key People
Faculty & Presenters.
For Organisations
Support emerging leaders across your jurisdiction.
How to Register
Ready to join the program?
October 2026
Session dates and times will be announced soon.