Policy Solutions has an enviable reputation for:

• being practitioner and work focussed
• identifying emerging issues and trends for workshop topics
• developing workshops in new areas to fill skill, training and knowledge gaps in the current market
• designing interactive and structured training workshops
• ensuring workshop content is academically rigorous but connected to workplace contexts and tasks
• delivering programs in a variety of locations
• using specialist and multiple presenters
• tailoring workshops at the appropriate level and content for participants
• focussing on long term skill development of participants
• working with clients across all levels of government and non-government sector
• providing quality supportive and resource materials for workshop participants
• rigorous evaluation of workshop and presenter performance
• upgrading and updating of workshop programs to ensure ongoing relevance
• providing value for money

The Policy Solutions team has years of practical experience and real knowledge of delivering workshops in areas not adequately covered by academic disciplines and specific professional qualifications.

The workshop and training programs are specially tailored to meet the needs of practitioners grappling with real issues and problems in the workplace. They are targeted at individuals and organisations that recognise the need to respond and develop positively to the constantly changing public, social and business environment.

Special inhouse workshops can be developed to meet the particular needs of your branch, division or department.

Clients we have provided inhouse workshops during 2009/10 include:

• Qld Dept of Employment, Economic Development & Innovation
• Condamine Alliance
• Qld Dept of Communities - Child Safety Services Unit
• Qld Dept of Communities - Disability & Community Care Services Unit
• Qld Dept of Environment and Resource Management - three different areas
• Qld Dept of Transport & Main Roads

Essential Policy Skills - easy steps to doing policy Advanced Policy Skills Policy and Project Management - making policies happen Understanding Government, Politics and the Policy Environment for Policy Players Delivering and Implementing Policies, Programs and Projects - Strategies that work Evaluating Policies and Programs for improving Policy Marketing Policies and Programs for Effective Implementation The A-Z of Evidence based Policy Development: Issues, Skills and Challenges Policy Innovation: New Ideas to do Policy even Better Analysing and Preparing Policy Documents and Proposals Regional Economic Development Policy Skills Working the New Census: Maximising the 2006 Census for your Organisation's Needs

Essential Management Skills Advanced Management Skills Leadership Development and Emotional Intelligence Understanding Group and Team Dynamics in the Workplace Optimising Strategic Planning Days Managing Intergovernmental and Departmental Relations

Conducting Focus Groups to Maximise Outcomes Avoid Wasting of Time: Prepare for Meetings for Effective Outcomes Effective Community Engagement Toolbox Effective Writing Skills for the Public Sector Applying Statistics for doing Effective Policy Preparing Briefs and Giving Advice to Government Effective Surveys for Developing the Right Policies Intensive Policy Problem Solving Skills