Strategy, policy and program development
Brisbane, 11-12 April 2011
Designing for successful transport outcomes.
Develop knowledge and understanding of developing transport strategies, policies and programs from experts and experienced practitioners.
This course is about developing the concept for a strategy, policy and/or program. There is increasing pressure by governments and the community for more effective in the effectiveness of strategies, policies and programs to deliver transport outcomes.
About the course
This blended learning course will provide you with an overview of developing transport strategy, policy and programs. The course is presented using a blended learning approach, combining pre-work with an intensive two-day face-to-face short course. This course aims to help you understand the terminology, principles, applications, issues, best practices and emerging trends, plus provides practical worked examples, case studies and exercises – there will be road traffic, passenger transport, freight transport, or active transport streams to select from for the series of exercises.
Key Benefits
By the completion of this course you can expect to:
- Develop a knowledge base in developing transport startegy, policy and programs
- Understand concepts, techniques and principles that underlie strategy development
- Become aware of some of the practical issues and approaches through real-world examples
- Think critically about underlying concepts, assumptions and arguments
- Gain an awareness of some of the management and public policy issues
- Understand current and future trends and developments
- Know where to turn for more information.
Who should attend
This course is for professionals involved in planning, designing and delivery of transport programs, including government agency staff, consultants and contractors. It is particularly suited to recent graduates, those new to transport or wanting a refresher and those wanting a broader understanding of transport strategy, policy and program development.
Course details
There are no pre-requisites for attending this course. All participants are expected to have completed the provided pre-work prior to attending the short course. The pre-course materials will be provided on payment of registration. Practical worked examples and case studies will form part of the course.
The approach to teaching and learning aims to provide a balance of approaches, taking into account different learning styles. The short course has been designed as a combination of provided written and visual reference material, lectures on theory and practice, interactive class discussion sessions, worked examples and case studies to illustrate application of concepts and group exercises to reflect on and apply what has been learned. Bringing together a diverse group of participants enables interaction from a variety of perspectives and experience.
Course Outline
1: Strategic Planning in Transport: Why, what is it, what it is not, purpose, benefits, lessons learned, processes and content.
2: Strategic Planning Process: Planning process – steps: initial agreement, mandates, mission, strategic analysis, strategic issues, strategy formulation, strategic plan, implementation, monitor & review, Logical Framework Analysis, Project Assessment and value for money frameworks.
3: Planning to Plan: Identifying need, initiating and agree process, process guidelines, readiness, sponsor, initial stakeholder analysis, developing an agenda.
Case study: Qld Transport Coordination Plan/TMR Strategic Management Cycle.
4: Clarifying Mandate: Defining, clarifying, identifying organisational mandates, vision and mission statements, purpose and outcomes, benefits. Exercise and discussion on mandate.
5: Stakeholder Involvement: Who are the stakeholders, organising participation, choosing participants, analysing stakeholder interests, involving stakeholders, managing expectations. Stakeholder consultation exercise and discussion.
6: Strategic Analysis & Issues: Internal (strengths, weaknesses), external (opportunities, threats), scanning, workshops, strategic issues, policy questions, critical challenges, scenarios, current and future state. Exercise and discussion on strategic issues for transport.
Case study TransLink Transit Authority Public Transport strategy development.
7: Formulating Strategies: Strategies to address strategic issues, actions, plans, performance measures, resourcing, options, alternatives, strategic choice, assessment and evaluation criteria, program development. Strategy exercise and discussion.
8: Adopting Strategy: Obtaining agreement, approval, inter-agency and stakeholder management, building ownership, governance, leverage and incentives, leadership roles, accountability.
Case study on Connecting SEQ 2031 development and prioritisation.
9: Strategy Implementation: Roles and responsibilities, action and delivery planning, resourcing, organisational culture, barriers and risk mitigation, training, project management. Strategy implementation exercise and discussion.
10: Monitor & Review: Monitoring, post-evaluation of the success of process, outcomes and performance measurement, data collection, reporting. Exercise and discussion on monitoring and review.
Faculty
Professor Phil Charles from the University of Queensland, has been responsible for developing and implementing transport strategy and policy initiatives across Australia in government, as a consultant, researcher and educator.
Professor Luis Ferreira also from the University of Queensland, has a strong multi-modal teaching, research and management background encompassing road and rail, freight and passenger transport.
Case study presenters:
Ken Deutscher, Director, Transport Strategies Pty Ltd
John Gordon, Director (Strategic Directions), Strategic Policy Division, Department of Transport and Main Roads QLd
Eleanor Nightingale, Manager Strategy, Translink Transit Authority.
Previous related courses:
Transport Strategic Planning: theory and practice 26-28 October 2005
An Introduction to Transport Strategic Planning 27-29 Nov 2007
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