policy-communication

# Policy Communication Skill

Translate research findings into accessible policy briefs, presentations, and stakeholder communications.

## Overview

The Policy Communication skill enables translation of research findings into accessible policy briefs, presentations, and stakeholder communications for effective knowledge transfer to decision-makers and non-academic audiences.

## Capabilities

### Policy Brief Writing
- Executive summary
- Key findings distillation
- Recommendation development
- Visual presentation
- Accessible language

### Stakeholder Communication
- Audience analysis
- Message tailoring
- Engagement strategies
- Relationship building
- Feedback incorporation

### Presentation Development
- Slide design
- Oral delivery
- Q&A preparation
- Visual storytelling
- Impact messaging

### Evidence Translation
- Jargon elimination
- Finding simplification
- Implication clarification
- Uncertainty communication
- Action orientation

### Dissemination Strategy
- Channel selection
- Timing optimization
- Format selection
- Reach maximization
- Impact tracking

## Usage Guidelines

### When to Use
- Informing policy decisions
- Communicating to stakeholders
- Sharing research findings
- Advocating for evidence use
- Building research impact

### Best Practices
- Know your audience
- Lead with implications
- Use plain language
- Provide actionable recommendations
- Follow up on engagement

### Integration Points
- Program Evaluation skill
- Systematic Review skill
- Causal Inference Methods skill
- Academic Writing and Publication skill

## References

- Policy Brief Development process
- Policy Impact Assessment process
- Policy Research Analyst agent