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Name: Policy Development and Advisory Skills Training | Kenya
Price: 1200 KES
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Policy Development and Advisory Skills Training | Kenya

Categories: Governance and Leadership, Strategy and Lean Six Sigma Training

Overview

The Expedition

Policy Development and Advisory Skills Training equips participants to design effective policies and provide strategic guidance that drives organizational or national outcomes. The program covers frameworks, analytical tools, and communication techniques for influencing decision-makers and ensuring policy alignment with practical objectives. Delivered in both in-person and virtual formats, participants engage in hands-on exercises and case studies, receiving a recognized certificate upon completion to validate their expertise in evidence-based policy and strategic advisory.

Course Objectives

By the end of this Policy Development and Advisory Skills Training, participants will be able to:

Understand the principles and processes of policy formulation and analysis.
Develop skills to provide strategic advisory support to decision-makers.
Apply evidence-based approaches in policy design and evaluation.
Engage and manage stakeholders in the policy development cycle.
Enhance communication, negotiation, and advisory competencies.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

Policy makers and government officials
Strategic advisors and consultants
Senior managers in public and private institutions
NGO and development agency staff
Researchers and analysts in policy-related fields

Training Duration

Classroom: 5 Days

Online: 7 Days

Training Modules

1: Foundations of Policy Development

Understanding policy, strategy, and governance
The policy cycle: formulation, implementation, and evaluation
Principles of effective policy design
Linking policy to organizational/national strategy
Case studies of successful policy initiatives

2: Policy Analysis and Formulation Tools

Policy problem identification and definition
Tools for policy analysis (cost-benefit, SWOT, scenario analysis)
Evidence gathering and data-driven decision-making
Integrating risk management into policy development
Drafting policy frameworks and guidelines

3: Strategic Advisory Skills

Role of advisors in supporting leaders and decision-makers
Techniques for providing evidence-based recommendations
Advisory ethics and professional responsibility
Building influence and credibility as an advisor
Advisory skills in high-pressure and crisis environments

4: Stakeholder Engagement in Policy Development

Identifying and mapping key stakeholders
Strategies for stakeholder consultation and participation
Conflict resolution and consensus-building
Managing politics and power dynamics in policy processes
Communication strategies for policy advocacy

5: Policy Implementation, Monitoring, and Evaluation

Translating policy into actionable strategies
Building monitoring and evaluation frameworks
Performance indicators and policy effectiveness
Learning from policy successes and failures
Adapting policies to dynamic environments

Delivery Method

This program is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group work and case studies. Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.