Policy and Planning Managers

What the job involves

• Developing, implementing and monitoring strategic plans, programs, policies, processes, systems and procedures to achieve goals, objectives and work standards
• Developing, implementing, administering and participating in policy research and analysis
• Coordinating the implementation of policies and practices
• Establishing activity measures and measurements of accountability
• Overseeing and participating in the development of policy documents and reports
• Consulting with and providing expert advice to government officials and board members on policy, program and legislative issues
• Representing the organisation in negotiations, and at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums convened to discuss policy issues

Key values of workers in Policy and Planning Managers

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

Top skills required for workers in Policy and Planning Managers

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Complex Problem Solving

  Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Coordination

  Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

• Systems Evaluation

  Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.