Sector Masterclasses

The public policy landscape is continually being shaped by a complex set of mechanisms operating between central government, local authorities and other key partners and stakeholders. The government’s cross-cutting agenda and the drive to deliver more joined-up policy relies upon a clear understanding of how each agency fits into an integrated policy shaping and delivery structure.

Sector masterclasses are designed for practitioners, managers, professionals, new starters and business partners who, as well as keeping abreast of developments in their specific area of work, wish to broaden their understanding of the overall structure of their policy sector and learn more about the functions and roles played by each of the delivery partners at both the central and local level.

The Masterclass has three complementary elements

• The morning sessions provide an overview of the structure of the specific policy sector, an insight into the functions of the key partners involved and how their roles come together into an integrated policy forming and delivery framework
• The discussion and debate take the subjects onto an intellectual level which is often ignored in training, making your learning experience much more rewarding and profound.
• Finally, the practical, hands-on nature of the workshop session ensures that you have the skills to perform better in your chosen field of work, and provides you with the opportunity to practice these new skills in the supportive environment of the seminar setting, with constructive feedback from other participants and the trainer.

Spring 2010 Masterclasses: