An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Strategic Public Affairs and Government Relations Programme
Effective interaction with interest groups, media and Government
Course Introduction
This Strategic Public Affairs and Government Relations training course covers the overall techniques and practices for engaging with Policymakers as part of a systematic strategy to influence Government Policy and Shape Legislation. This training course will allow participants to learn how to bring into play those Practices in a number of areas, to promote the Public image of the organization through the promotion of a single cause or thought.
This training course will also help delegates know how to generate Media Coverage and Campaigns for leverage in Government Relations. This training will address the Lobbying practice in a comprehensive manner, with its various Frameworks and their applicability on different situations. The class will end by discussing the key factors that could impact the success of Public Affairs Training courses during its implementation.
This Oxford Management Centre training course will highlight:
- Fundamental Principles of Public Affairs and Government Relations
- Creating a Public Affairs Strategy
- Practical implementation of Strategy Training courses
- Development of relationships with Government Officials
- Various Lobbying Frameworks and when to use each
- How to design and execute effective Media Activities and Campaigns?
Objectives
At the end of this training course, you will be able to:
- Identify how, where and when to engage in the Policy and Legislative process
- Develop a strategy to integrate Public Affairs in support of your business
- Conduct Meetings with high-level Government Officials
- Engage with the Media and create needed Public Opinion
- Use Social Media Tools and Platforms as an emerging Public Affairs practice
Training Methodology
A highly interactive training course, where all delegates will be encouraged to engage and participate, share, and gain from each other’s knowledge and experience, allowing a high level of knowledge exchange and cross-fertilization of ideas within this course.
The classroom lectures include slide presentation coupled with practical workshops, relevant case studies.
Organisational Impact
This training course is of direct relevance to Public Sector, Government and Non-Governmental entities and authorities which can achieve improvements in their operations through:
- Effective planning for a Public Affairs Strategy
- Deciding which Practices will be used in every context
- Integrating Public Affairs with other organizational disciplines
- Using Public Affairs to serve Business Objectives and resolve Conflicts
- Building necessary Campaigns to shape your Policy and Legislative environment
Personal Impact
This Oxford Management Centre training course will benefit participants by gaining knowledge that will enable them to have a better understanding on:
- Their roles and responsibilities within their respective functions
- How to develop and execute a fitting public affairs strategy?
- How to establish an adequate government relations function?
- How to synthesize adequate practices in implementation?
- Master and execute the main public affairs lobbying techniques
Who Should Attend?
This training course is designed for those who might be new to this discipline, and will serve as useful building blocks for those already active in this area.
The success of Public Affairs in any organization will involve people from a number of disciplines, this training course is equally relevant to those involved in the wider application of Public Affairs as well as those Senior figures and Executives who need to engage with Government, Legislators and Politicians for work.
This course is recommended for managers tasked with overseeing Strategic Government and Public Affairs:
- Ministerial & Ministerial Committee Levels
- Governing Body & CEO Levels
- Executive Management and Directors
- Government Relations Officers
- Public Affairs Officers / Professionals
- Public Relations Officers / Professionals
- Policy Makers / Officers / Analysts / Professionals
Course Outline
Day One
- The role of public affairs
- Principles of public affairs and government relations
- Corporate political activity
- Lobbying frameworks
- Digital media and tech trends
Day Two
Public Affairs Strategy
- Mapping public affairs and political landscapes
- Objective setting
- Audience identification and management
- Building an influential argument
- Evaluation methods
- Measuring success
Day Three
Working with Governments
- How governments work
- The role of politics in government policy making
- Engaging with government officials
- Dynamics of relationships with government officials
- Lobbying regulation for working with governments
- Transparency requirements for working with governments
Day Four
Working with Media
- Proactive media relations
- Developing key messaging
- Campaign management
- Bypassing the news media
- Broadcast appearances
- Crisis management
Day Five
Working with interest groups and other stakeholders
- Identifying stakeholders
- Stakeholder engagement and contact programmes
- Effective positioning with stakeholders
- Managing conflicting interests
Certificate
Oxford Management Centre Certificate will be provided to delegates who successfully completed the training course.
Accreditation
In association with
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National Association of State Board of Accountancy (NASBA)
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While, online training fees cover the course presentation and digital documentation and relevant materials.
The Oxford Management Centre Certificate of Completion with corresponding CPE credits shall be awarded to delegates who has successfully completed the training course.
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