Policy. It’s not just a government thing! Whether it’s change management, compliance, or tech adoption, every business writes policy and aspires to get it right. Learn how you can take policy off the page and make it something your people rally around.

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14 Jul 2026
Online and interactive 		$250 AUD
$100 for alumni
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Policy, for the people.

Good policy doesn’t live on paper. Make it real for your team.

The context: policy 101

Learn how organisations implement policy and get familiar with the research around the challenges of adoption.

The tool: shaping expectations

Learn a cognitive architecture framework that enables you to tell a policy story that sets expectations, gets people on the same page, and makes implementation easier.

The exercise: putting theory into practice

Using what you’ve learnt, you’ll work through a live scenario to assess potential policy adoption challenges and try to earn buy-in from your team.

Meet your class leader.

Dr Chris Pepin-Neff is a recovering lobbyist, U.S. Senate staffer, non-profit Executive Director, and presidential campaign aide (Dole 1996 / McCain 2000 / Kerry 2004 / Biden 2020).

Chris is an Associate Professor of Public Policy at the University of Sydney and has written three books on the role of emotions in the policy process, including behavioural public policy and trends to address policy hesitancy, such as AI.

Chris Pepin-Neff

Associate Professor of Public Policy, the University of Sydney

Have more questions?

We’ve compiled a list of commonly asked questions to help you decide if this masterclass is right for you! If you still have questions however, send an email to executive.plus@sydney.edu.au.

The masterclass is completely online and designed by digital learning experts. You'll have the opportunity to connect with likeminded professionals from around the world.

You will need the Zoom app installed on your computer to attend the Masterclass. If your organisation does not allow Zoom to be installed, you might be able to use the Zoom web client.

There is a discount for alumni! We have partnered with Sydney Short Courses to offer a discounted price for the masterclass. Complete this form to confirm your discount.

For groups of over 10 people, please email executive.plus@sydney.edu.au to discuss pricing.