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• Can provide advice on policy and management problems that draws on research based on a variety of sources, and involves the systematic comparison of alternative courses of action |
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• Adept at several research methods (e.g., literature reviews, case studies, interviewing, focus groups, on-line surveys, analysis of large data sets, budgetary analysis); |
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• Write clearly and succinctly; |
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• Presents quantitative information in well designed tables and graphs; |
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• Adept at assessing the political environment in which managers and policy makers operate; |
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• Demonstrate a strong understanding of one or more policy domains (e.g., economic development, housing policy, community development, immigration) |
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• Adept with selected computer applications (Excel, SPSS, Powerpoint) |
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• Make effective verbal presentations of policy recommendations and research findings, in a variety of settings (e.g., client briefings) |
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• Develop social sensitivity and awareness. |
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• Work effectively in teams |
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