Government & Public Sector
Policy Development skills assessment
Policy officers turn evidence and public interest into advice for decision makers. This scorecard covers research, analysis, briefing, consultation and implementation planning so agencies can build capability consistently.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 6 starting levels
The 12 Policy Development skills you can score
These are the default Policy Development skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every officer, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Policy Research and Evidence Gathering
Finds and evaluates credible evidence, data and precedent to inform policy options.
Problem Definition
Defines the problem clearly and separates causes from symptoms before proposing solutions.
Options Analysis
Develops realistic options and weighs costs, benefits, risks and unintended consequences.
Briefing and Ministerial Writing
Writes concise, accurate briefs and correspondence for senior leaders and ministers.
Stakeholder Consultation
Consults affected groups fairly and reflects their views in advice.
Legislative and Regulatory Awareness
Understands the legal framework and how policy changes interact with it.
Implementation Planning
Plans how policy will be delivered, funded and evaluated.
Cross-Agency Collaboration
Works constructively with other agencies and levels of government.
Evaluation and Review
Measures policy outcomes and recommends adjustments.
Political and Public Awareness
Understands the political context while remaining impartial.
Integrity and Impartiality
Applies public service values in giving frank and fearless advice.
Presentation and Influencing
Presents complex issues clearly and persuades decision makers.
Levels included with Policy Development
Policy Development starts with 6 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Grade” for government & public sector, so officers can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Graduate
- Officer
- Senior Officer
- Team Leader
- Manager
- Director
How Policy Development works in SkillScorer
Score
Each officer in a branch is scored on the Policy Development skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank officers, compare two side by side, or compare your branches against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Policy Development skills need attention. Reports also follow each team leader's branch.
Policy Development scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Policy Development scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Policy Development scorecard covers 12 skills: Policy Research and Evidence Gathering, Problem Definition, Options Analysis, Briefing and Ministerial Writing, Stakeholder Consultation, Legislative and Regulatory Awareness, Implementation Planning, Cross-Agency Collaboration, Evaluation and Review, Political and Public Awareness, Integrity and Impartiality and Presentation and Influencing. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are officers scored in Policy Development?
Every officer is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one branch and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Policy Development?
Policy Development starts with these levels (called “Grade” in the app): Graduate, Officer, Senior Officer, Team Leader, Manager and Director. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Policy Development skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In government & public sector the app talks about officers, branches and team leaders, and you can change any of those words too.
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