Innovating Policy Making for Effective Behavioral Change

Program Overview

In a world of rapid change, traditional policymaking no longer suffices. Public policy, the set of decisions and actions governments take to address societal issues, must evolve to keep pace with shifting challenges and opportunities. Today’s leaders must think beyond compliance and regulation to design policies that drive real behavioral change, harness innovation, and respond to the evolving needs of society. 

Innovating Policy Making for Effective Behavioral Change is a future-focused program designed for public and private sector professionals who are ready to lead the next wave of policy transformation. Participants will explore how innovation and emerging technologies can reshape how policies are developed, implemented, and evaluated. 

Through immersive sessions, real-world case studies, and expert-led discussions, the program equips participants with practical tools for integrating design thinking, data, and behavioral science into policymaking. From stakeholder engagement to impact measurement, participants will learn to create agile, inclusive, and forward-thinking policies that produce meaningful and lasting change — guided by the rigor and perspective of a leading business management school.

Details

Program Objectives:

• Understand how innovation reshapes policymaking and redesign the processes by which policies are crafted, implemented, and evaluated. 
• Explore the integration of emerging technologies to enhance data gathering, analysis, and decision-making in policy development. 
• Apply design thinking frameworks to assess modern policy challenges and develop creative, behaviorally informed solutions. 
• Build the skills to craft policies that promote innovation, support technological advancement, and respond effectively to rapid change. 

What You Will Learn:

The Policy Making for Behavioral Change program equips professionals with the skills to design forward-looking, evidence-based, and people-centered policies that harness innovation, behavioral science, and technology to address today’s most pressing and complex challenges. Key outcomes include:

• Innovative Policy Design: Gain the ability to integrate design thinking and behavioral insights into policymaking, enabling you to craft adaptive solutions that go beyond compliance and create meaningful, lasting impact in dynamic environments.
• Evidence-Based Decision Making: Learn to leverage emerging technologies for advanced data collection and analysis, helping you evaluate outcomes more effectively and shape policies that are backed by evidence, measurable results, and stronger public trust.
• Human-Centered Solutions: Develop the capacity to design policies that prioritize inclusivity and stakeholder engagement, ensuring that outcomes are practical, people-focused, and capable of driving sustainable change across diverse communities.

Who Should Attend:

This program is ideal for legal professionals, policymakers, and human resource managers seeking to integrate innovation into policy design and implementation. It is especially relevant for those looking to strengthen their ability to craft adaptive, tech-driven, and behaviorally informed policies. It is also suited for professionals who support legal and policy-related work in various sectors—such as government employees, political consultants, and allied service providers—who aim to enhance their impact in today’s rapidly evolving policy landscape.