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Navigating the complexities of Policy Portfolio Management
Discover how strategic Policy Portfolio Reviews can help your team navigate complexity, align with shifting government agendas, and maximise policy impact
Analysing Reform UK's 2024 Contract Through a Policy Design Lens
Dive into our detailed review of the Reform UK Contract, analysed through Lighthouse's Policy Design Framework.
Analysing the Green Party's 2024 Manifesto Through a Policy Design Lens
Dive into our detailed review of the Green Party manifesto, analysed through Lighthouse's Policy Design Framework.
Analysing the Labour Party's 2024 Manifesto Through a Policy Design Lens
Dive into our detailed review of the Labour Party manifesto, analysed through Lighthouse's Policy Design Framework.
Analysing the Conservative Party's 2024 Manifesto Through a Policy Design Lens
Dive into our detailed review of the Conservatives' manifesto, analysed through Lighthouse's Policy Design Framework.
Analysing the Liberal Democrats' 2024 Manifesto Through a Policy Design Lens
Dive into our detailed review of the Liberal Democrats' manifesto, analysed through Lighthouse's Policy Design Framework.
Understanding Policy Portfolios
A Policy Portfolio approach is essential for effective policy design, offering a structured and flexible way to address complex public issues.
Policy Levers with an indirect impact
Policy Levers that sit in the two Indirect quadrants of the Policy Design Matrix, which focus on delivering both immediate and gradual results through indirect mechanisms
Policy Levers with direct impact
Policy Levers that sit in the two Direct quadrants of the Policy Design Matrix, which focus on delivering results through direct government action
Policy Levers for a gradual impact
Policy Levers positioned in the Gradual Impact quadrants are designed to have a longer implementation timeline. This is crucial for addressing complex issues that require sustained efforts and comprehensive planning.
Policy Levers for an immediate impact
Policy Levers positioned in the Immediate Impact quadrants are designed to produce quick outcomes. This is crucial in scenarios requiring urgent attention or rapid responses to emerging issues.
Introducing the Policy Design Matrix
The Policy Design Matrix is an essential tool that helps policymakers categorise policy options based on two crucial dimensions: the implementation timeline and the implementation mechanism.
The principles and benefits of Policy Design
Policy Design is the meticulous blend of traditional policy-making with complementary ideas and principles from the world of design.
Policymaker Mindsets: Wrap up
By understanding the dynamic nature of mindsets, leveraging synergistic combinations, and respecting inherent resistances, we can more effectively engage with a diverse range of policymakers.
Policymaker Mindsets: The Guardian
The Guardian focusses on crafting policies that protect public interests and promote equity.
Policymaker Mindsets: The Collaborator
The Collaborator champions inclusive, participatory approaches to policymaking.
Policymaker Mindsets: The Innovator
The Innovator is drawn to creative, experimental approaches in policymaking.
Policymaker Mindsets: The Pragmatist
The Pragmatist’s approach is grounded in practicality and feasibility.
Policymaker Mindsets: The Veteran
The Veteran brings decades of experience and a deep understanding of the policymaking landscape.
Policymaker Mindsets: The Operator
The Operator is a tactician, a pragmatic policymaker who values competence and reliability, focusing primarily on making decisions that will reflect positively on them and avoid controversy.