Unlock the power of data to drive smarter, more secure decisions across the APS.

Overview

Unlock the power of data to drive smarter, more secure decisions across the APS. In today’s public service, managing risk is a core component of everyone’s role. Effective risk management supports informed decision-making, fosters innovation, and helps us achieve positive outcomes for our organisations and the community.

This session provides a foundational overview of risk management through a data-focused lens. We will connect you with the essential risk terminology and processes, demonstrating how to leverage data to identify, describe, and manage risk effectively. By integrating the principles of risk management, we will empower you to use data not just for insights, but for foresight.

Is this course right for you?

This course is for those at the APS 5 – EL2 level within the Data Profession or any role that involves handling, interpreting, or making decisions based on data.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the workshop, you’ll be able to:

· Understand the definition of risk and its implications in a data-rich environment.

· Know when to consider risk in your decision-making by using data as a trigger.

· Effectively describe a risk with precision by grounding your analysis in data to ensure you’ve identified the right causes, events and consequences.

Details

Delivery Method: Online via Microsoft Teams

Duration: 3 hours

If you would like to learn more about this course or our other offerings, please contact the IPAA ACT team on 02 6154 9800 or capability@act.ipaa.org.au

Courses that do not reach the minimum required participants 14 days before the commencement date will be cancelled with a full refund.

If you work for the federal or ACT public service, or in the broader public-for-purpose sector, you’re most likely already a member of IPAA ACT. Check our membership list if you’re not sure.