Overview

Turn policy intent into meaningful outcomes.

Turn policy intent into effective delivery. This four-week online program gives public sector leaders practical frameworks, tools and approaches to navigate the policy cycle with confidence in complex political and organisational environments.

Through expert-led sessions, peer learning and applied activities, you’ll work with real policy challenges from your own context and build capability you can apply immediately.

Navigate each phase of the policy cycle from design, to implementation, to evaluation.
Gain the tools and approaches to navigate key stages of the policy cycle, from agenda setting and stakeholder engagement through implementation and evaluation.
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.

Key Benefits

Deliver policy that works

Strengthen your ability to move from policy intent to effective implementation across the full policy cycle.

Navigate complex implementation challenges

Build practical capability to manage complex implementation and lead successful policy execution.

Collaborate across systems and stakeholders

Learn approaches to stakeholder engagement, collaborative design and cross-agency delivery.

Improve outcomes through evaluation and learning

Develop the skills to embed accountability, evaluation and continuous improvement to create lasting 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.

Navigate implementation, delivery and evaluation across the policy cycle with confidence.
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.

Evidence-based

Learn from proven management and behavioural science, adapted for the realities and challenges of the public sector.

Reflective and Collaborative

Build self-awareness through journalling, debriefing and group coaching, while learning alongside peers who provide support, accountability and diverse perspectives.

Accessible and Flexible

Benefit from an exceptional digital learning experience designed to fit busy schedules, enabling participation across jurisdictions and time zones wherever you are.

Topics Covered

Navigate the policy cycle with confidence

The program gives public sector leaders tools and approaches to navigate key stages of the policy cycle, from agenda setting and stakeholder engagement through implementation and evaluation.

Stakeholder engagement and influence

Build your capability to engage stakeholders, manage competing interests and foster collaboration that strengthens policy development, implementation and adoption.

Cross-agency collaboration and execution

Develop strategies for coordinating action across agencies, jurisdictions and delivery partners. Learn how to align priorities, build shared ownership and deliver outcomes in complex environments.

Managing complexity, accountability and transparency

Gain practical tools to navigate implementation challenges, respond to change and establish governance approaches that support accountability, transparency and effective delivery.

Policy evaluation and continuous improvement

Learn how to measure outcomes, evaluate impact and embed continuous improvement throughout the policy lifecycle to strengthen decision-making and demonstrate public value.

Learn from experts and peers

Gain insights from leading policy academics and experienced practitioners who have led major policy reforms, while learning alongside peers facing similar policy delivery challenges.

Key People

Faculty & Presenters.

For Organisations

Support emerging leaders across your jurisdiction.

Build the capability your organisation needs to deliver policy outcomes with confidence.

Delivering Strategic Policy strengthens capability across the policy cycle, helping public sector leaders translate policy intent into effective action. Participants develop practical skills that can be applied immediately to improve delivery, collaboration and impact.

Organisations benefit from leaders who can:

Drive effective policy implementation by turning strategic priorities into practical, measurable outcomes and adapting delivery in complex environments.
Strengthen stakeholder engagement and influence to build support, navigate competing interests and improve policy outcomes.
Lead cross-agency collaboration and execution to align priorities, coordinate action and deliver complex initiatives with shared accountability.
Embed evaluation, accountability and continuous improvement to demonstrate impact, strengthen decision-making and create lasting public value.

Through a combination of expert-led learning, applied practice and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, participants build practical capability that transfers directly into workplace priorities, organisational objectives and policy delivery challenges.

The 2026 program has an early-bird rate of $2,250 (inc GST), or full fee of $2,500 (inc GST). ANZSOG alum received a 15% discount on full fee programs. To discuss group booking rates, contact us on engage@anzsog.edu.au or 1300 ANZSOG (1300 269 764). 

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How to Register

Ready to join the program?

October 2026

Weekly online workshops:

Thursday, 22 October, 10:30 -12:30 AEDT
Thursday, 29 October, 10:30 -12:30 AEDT
Thursday, 5 November, 10:30 -12:30 AEDT
Thursday, 12 November, 10:30 -12:30 AEDT

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Delivering Strategic Policy

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