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Duration 7 hours
Course Outline
Defining Data-Informed Decision-Making
- Distinguishing between data-informed and data-driven approaches
- Illustrative examples of evidence-based choices in public administration
- Primary sources of information and evidence within government operations
Data Acquisition and Evaluation
- Identifying relevant metrics, performance indicators, and official reports
- Assessing the integrity, reliability, and completeness of available data
- Comprehending data origins, provenance, and inherent constraints
Formulating Strategic Inquiries
- Structuring decision-making frameworks and defining specific information requirements
- Key questions to pose to data teams, analysts, and dashboard developers
- Establishing clear objectives prior to engaging with data
Interpreting Data Insights
- Analyzing tables, visualizations, and performance dashboards
- Differentiating between correlation and causation
- Identifying data gaps, anomalies, and potential biases
Implementing Data in Operational Decisions
- Utilizing evidence to substantiate or refine policy recommendations
- Balancing tradeoffs and risks when working with incomplete data
- Documenting decision rationale in memoranda, briefs, and presentations
Communicating and Defending Rationale
- Presenting data narratives to non-technical stakeholders
- Integrating transparency into all recommendations
- Addressing inquiries or scrutiny with supporting evidence
Conclusion and Recommended Next Steps
Requirements
- Foundational experience in public policy, program delivery, or service management
- Aquaintance with government procedures or standard decision-making workflows
- Ability to interpret charts, reports, and key performance indicators
Target Audience
- Policy and program analysts
- Public administrators and program managers
- Government decision-makers and strategic planners
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Equipped with examples