This very course is for people working in policy, whether in the private sector or local government, voluntary or charitable sectors, who need to improve their understanding of evidence and how to make the best use of it.
The course aims to equip people with techniques and skills to work more effectively with professional analysts; to identify what evidence is needed to develop a policy proposal; where the gaps are and how to fill them. It will also help people to present a proposal more effectively to different audiences.
The course will also benefit people from different sectors, including the private sector, who want to gain an insight into how public authorities develop a case for change.
By attending this course delegates will:
- Learn different types of evidence
- Understand the different styles of research and how to present this
- Organise their ideas and information for an accurate research
- Learn how to support a case with valid evidence
- Gain feedback on where they can improve
This course will be facilitated by Gregory McCormick, Training Consultant
Greg is an Operational Researcher (Fellow of the Operational Research Society) and trainer with wide experience in business analytics, modelling, simulation and optimization.
Until April 2012 he was a Programme Director at the National School of Government. He was responsible for courses in data analysis, data presentation, analysis and use of evidence, statistics, performance management and writing and briefing skills. Before that he spent five years as a Senior Analyst at the Highways Agency. Prior to that he worked at Brunel University, in the Water industry and in the Coal Industry.
While at the National School of Government he designed and delivered courses in applied research skills for the Ethiopian Civil Service University and the Ethiopian Management Institute. The course delegates were mostly senior trainers and lecturers.
His professional interests include critical thinking and problem structuring – he is currently working on a book on critical thinking and decision making. “Problem Structuring” includes ways of helping organisations to develop effective and agreed directions of travel.