Communication and engagement Build and manage productive and effective relationships and partnerships that engage stakeholders. Importance Current level Require for role of capability developing? Description for the Capability elements policy practitioner Yes/No High High Low Low Medium Medium Identify appropriate contacts and networks. Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Undertake consultation with staff involved in program delivery to understand issues and identify options. Assist in the development of clear and concise communication materials (oral and written). Ensure that communication is appropriately targeted to the audience. Provide support for briefings (oral and written). Summarise information and evidence. Understand the Prepare meeting notes and schedules. need for stakeholder Understand the sensitivities and diversity of the target audience and the policy position. engagement and Use communication skills such as listening and checking appropriately. effective communication. Research and support the use of appropriate communication techniques, products and media. Analyse consultation feedback and provide the rationale for selection of the preferred policy option using evidence to respond to enquiries. Support the decision making process by anticipating and responding to requests for information from stakeholders. Understand how the selected option will work in practice. Capture consultation feedback. Respond effectively and efficiently to enquiries from delivery partners and the front-line. Comments
Communication and engagement Build and manage productive and effective relationships and partnerships that engage stakeholders. Description for the policy practitioner Capability elements Importance for role Current level of capability Require developing? Low Medium High Low Medium High Yes/No Understand the need for stakeholder engagement and effective communication. Identify appropriate contacts and networks. Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Undertake consultation with staff involved in program delivery to understand issues and identify options. Assist in the development of clear and concise communication materials (oral and written). Ensure that communication is appropriately targeted to the audience. Provide support for briefings (oral and written). Summarise information and evidence. Prepare meeting notes and schedules. Understand the sensitivities and diversity of the target audience and the policy position. Use communication skills such as listening and checking appropriately. Research and support the use of appropriate communication techniques, products and media. Analyse consultation feedback and provide the rationale for selection of the preferred policy option using evidence to respond to enquiries. Support the decision making process by anticipating and responding to requests for information from stakeholders. Understand how the selected option will work in practice. Capture consultation feedback. Respond effectively and efficiently to enquiries from delivery partners and the front-line. Comments
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