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Duration 7 hours
Course Outline
The Concept of Data-Informed Decision-Making
- Core definitions and nuances: data-informed vs data-driven
- Illustrations of data-informed choices within public administration
- Typical sources of evidence in governmental settings
Locating and Evaluating Data
- Pinpointing relevant metrics, indicators, and reports
- Assessing the trustworthiness and completeness of data
- Comprehending data origins and inherent constraints
Formulating Effective Inquiries
- Structuring decisions and specifying information requirements
- Questions to pose to data teams, analysts, or dashboard tools
- Defining goals prior to analyzing the data
Deciphering Data Insights
- Analyzing tables, visual representations, and dashboards
- Differentiating between correlation and causation
- Identifying gaps, outliers, and potential biases
Integrating Data into Practical Decisions
- Employing evidence to bolster or modify policy suggestions
- Balancing tradeoffs and risks when data is incomplete
- Recording the reasoning in memos, briefs, or presentations
Conveying and Justifying Choices
- Using data to craft compelling narratives for non-technical audiences
- Embedding transparency within your recommendations
- Addressing scrutiny or criticism with solid evidence
Recap and Future Steps
Requirements
- Background experience in public policy, program execution, or service oversight
- Understanding of governmental procedures or decision-making processes
- Confidence in reading charts, reports, and key performance indicators
Target Audience
- Policy and program analysts
- Public administrators and managers
- Government decision-makers and strategic planners
Testimonials (3)
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Hands-on examples allowed us to get an actual feel for how the program works. Good explanations and integration of theoretical concepts and how they relate to practical applications.
