Course Leader:
George Argyrous, ANZSOG Senior Lecturer in Evidence-Based Decision-Making

This Executive Workshop is designed for public sector employees who need to use or critically evaluate evidence that informs policy and decision-making, or who may need to commission research for these purposes. Its emphasis is not on the technical aspects of research and analysis, but rather on broader issues. These issues include: the relative strengths and weaknesses of different decision-making frameworks; the perils and pitfalls of quantitative analysis; and how to best manage an evidence-gathering project, especially when it involves the engagement of private consultants.

Who should attend?
The workshop will be invaluable to officers and managers across a broad range of departments and agencies. It will appeal to people in a policy role but also managers in an operational or service delivery role who need to critically evaluate data, evidence
and reports.