• The 5-phase process will help you identify, develop, test and implement solutions in a systematic manner, while meeting stakeholder needs and organisational goals. 

    It’s important to consider the effort required in each phase of policy planning.

  • The Australian National University Tech Policy Design Centre has developed 8 foundational principles for the design and implementation of strong tech policy.

    These principles align with the toolkit and are key to delivering good solutions. It’s a good idea to understand these foundational principles prior to starting the 5-phase process.

  • The 5-phase policy development process is a structured, evidence-based approach designed to create effective, well-informed solutions. 

  • 1: Pre-discovery

  • 2: Discovery

  • 3: Alpha

  • 4: Beta

  • 5: Live

  • Step 6. Create a discovery report

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  • Estimated timing and effort required in each phase
    • Phase 1: Pre-discovery: 5%
    • Phase 2: Discovery: 15%
    • Phase 3: Alpha: 25%.
    • Phase 4: Beta: 35%
    • Phase 5: Live: 15%

    While the DTA acknowledges there is no one-size-fits-all approach for policy development, each phase of the process is important. Avoid the temptation to jump from the initial idea to the final policy.

    The Australian National University Tech Policy Design Centre has developed 8 foundational principles for the design and implementation of strong tech policy.

    These principles align with the toolkit and are key to delivering good solutions. It’s a good idea to understand these foundational principles prior to starting the 5-phase process.

     

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  • The pre-discovery phase is the first step in the process once you have identified there is a problem that may need to be addressed.

  • Purpose, objective and outcome

    This phase involves conducting initial exploration of the project, determining what sort of work might be needed and the plan to address it. There are 3 steps to complete in pre-discovery, after which you seek the relevant approvals to progress to the next phase.

    • Purpose: to explore the viability of standing up a project to address a problem and develop a project plan.  
    • Outcome: a high-level understanding of the problem space, a clear scope and a path forward.
    • Output: a concise project plan that defines the objectives and scope, key stakeholders, methodology and governance. 

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