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As a Policy Adviser dealing with the challenge of presenting a recommendation to a senior colleague who might well disagree with me, I would bring strategic communication, amiability and resilience to the table. My chief aim would be not only to make my recommendation clear while also taking seriously my senior colleague's apprehensions.
Understanding my audience is key. I would spend time carefully researching the policy problem, grounding my recommendation in firm data and evidence (Oliver and Cairney, 2019). My understanding of my colleague’s perspectives, priorities and objections is also a part of this preparation. And I would tailor my communication to mesh with their ideals and with the larger ideals of our organization.
At the meeting, I would begin by establishing common ground, agreeing that our objectives are basically the same and that my colleague is clearly the expert. It encourages a collaborative spirit, which means that my co-worker is more likely to listen to what I have to say.
Clarity and conciseness are paramount in presenting my recommendation. And I would explain not just my recommendation, but why it is good, tying it closely to our organization's objectives and my colleague's interests (Van der Wal, 2020). My way of doing this is to use relevant examples from the way I interpret stories.
This process also involves active listening. I would carefully listen to what my colleague had to say, which would demonstrate that their opinion mattered to me and that I was willing to have a reasonable debate. If there were objections, I would respond calmly, using the available evidence to resolve these. I would also be open to the possibility of amending my recommendation based on the responses of the objecting parties.
Persuasion in such a setting is about building consensus, not advancing my agenda. If I were to persuade the client, I would talk about other similar successful policies, or focus on the long-term benefits.
Oliver, K. and Cairney, P., 2019. The dos and don’ts of influencing policy: a systematic review of advice to academics. Palgrave Communications, 5(1), pp.1-11.
Van der Wal, Z., 2020. Being a public manager in times of crisis: The art of managing stakeholders, political masters, and collaborative networks. Public Administration Review, 80(5), pp.759-764.
I observed a significant proliferation of fad diets and the promotion of eating habits by non-certified nutritionists on popular social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. This trend has led to a large following, with many kids and people actually adopting these eating habits due to the influence of these platforms.
Therefore, for my dissertation topic, I was motivated to research and find evidence of how these trends are contributing to the development of orthorexia nervosa. To gather evidence, I conducted a comprehensive literature review on Orthorexia Nervosa (ON) and consulted experts to identify impactful research methods.
The qualitative study involved semi-structured interviews with individuals affected by ON, while the quantitative component focused on collecting data on the prevalence and severity of ON, as well as the potential role of societal norms in the disorder's emergence.
These approaches provided valuable insights into the social determinants and drivers of ON. By combining qualitative interviews and quantitative data collection, I gained a comprehensive understanding of the social, psychological, and cultural factors contributing to Orthorexia Nervosa.
This approach allowed for a nuanced exploration of the lived experiences of those affected by ON and provided valuable insights into the disorder's prevalence and its relationship to societal norms.
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