Realizing Complex Policy
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Bespoke |
Evolutionary |
Emergent |
Suited to : |
Policies with clear scope |
Policies that integrate |
Complex policies |
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and that are reliably predictable |
multiple bespoke policies |
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Brief |
Specific changes |
Specific changes |
High level goals |
Design
Implementation
Delivery
Ongoing management Methodology
Policy design and strategy fully detailed prior to implementation
Sequentially follows design Implementation fully planned in advance Centrally controlled
Multiple cyclic design iterations used to fully integrate all component policies prior to implementation Sequentially follows design Pilot project may be used Implementation fully planned in advance Centrally controlled Through directly controlled central government departments and agents Limited ability to deal with asymmetric behavior
Incremental change to policy regulations within tight rules
Traditional policy design , implementation , and delivery methodologies
Table 1 . Characteristics of Policy Strategies
Not able to develop a detailed design before implementation , Ongoing cyclic process between design and delivery
Ongoing cyclic process between design and implementation Multiple component policyowners and agents implement policy Policyowner often does not have direct control Through multiple component policyowners and agents not controlled by the policyowner Ongoing change in services delivery rules and regulations to counteract asymmetric behavior Ongoing emergence Policy redesigned repeatedly
WAVE Planning , systems-ofsystems , stewardship , process governance , integrated policy teams , and Partnering
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