Practical learning
designed for the public sector

Policy & Governance Training

Strengthen policy capability and governance in the public sector

Ashwick’s Policy & Governance programs are designed specifically for government environments, helping organisations strengthen policy capability, governance practices and decision-making in complex operating contexts.

Our programs focus on practical capability development, equipping participants with tools they can apply immediately to develop policy, manage risk and support effective, evidence-informed decisions.

Courses

Face-to-face or Virtual 

Duration: 1 Day

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Policy Essentials builds the capability of staff who contribute to policy development, implementation or advice as part of their role. This practical program focuses on how policy works in real public sector environments, strengthening the quality of advice, improving decision-making and supporting better organisational outcomes. Participants develop practical skills to interpret policy, apply structured approaches and engage stakeholders effectively.

By the end of the workshop, participants will: 

  • Understand what policy is and its role in achieving organisational and government outcomes
  • Distinguish between evidence-based and evidence-informed approaches
  • Apply practical tools to support policy development, implementation, and evaluation
  • Recognise and manage personal biases and assumptions in policy work
  • Position policy advice to improve clarity, relevance, and influence
  • Develop clear, concise, and well-structured policy advice
  • Engage stakeholders using structured approaches to assess interest and influence
  • Apply practical policy tools to contribute effectively in day-to-day work

Tailored to your context 

Face-to-face

Duration: Half Day

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Data Governance in Action helps organisations translate governance principles into clear, confident decision-making. This practical program focuses on how data governance operates in real-world public sector environments, clarifying roles, accountability and decision rights. Participants develop the skills to apply governance frameworks effectively, strengthen alignment between governance intent and operational delivery, and support consistent, trusted decision-making.

By the end of the workshop, participants will:

  • Understand how data governance supports organisational clarity and decision confidence
  • Clarify roles, decision rights, and accountability within data governance frameworks
  • Apply data governance principles to real organisational challenges
  • Identify risks arising from unclear or inconsistent governance arrangements
  • Strengthen alignment between governance intent and operational practice
  • Identify practical actions to enhance data governance capability and maturity

Tailored to your context 

Face-to-face or Virtual

Duration: 1 Day

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Risk Management (AS/NZS 31000) builds capability in applying best practice risk management within a public sector context. Based on the ISO/AS/NZS 31000 standard, this practical program focuses on identifying, assessing and managing risk using structured, real-world approaches. Participants develop the skills to apply risk frameworks confidently, engage stakeholders effectively and support informed decision-making and organisational resilience.

By the end of the workshop, participants will:

  • Understand the key principles, framework, and process of AS/NZS ISO 31000
  • Apply risk management practices appropriate to their role and organisational context
  • Engage stakeholders effectively throughout the risk management process
  • Identify, analyse, and evaluate risks using structured approaches
  • Develop practical risk treatment strategies, including controls and contingencies
  • Create a Risk Assessment and Management Plan (RAMP)
  • Monitor, review, and improve risk management processes over time

Tailored to your context 

Looking for more detail?

For a full breakdown of all programs, learning outcomes and detailed agendas, download our complete training catalogue. 

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