Public Affairs and Government Relations Strategy In The Oil And Gas Industry
Overview:
Introduction:
Effective Government Relations for the Oil & Gas Sector training course will provide participants with a thorough understanding of the government relations function within the oil and gas sector. Participants will gain an understanding of the business value that a strategic approach to government relations can deliver at all stages of the oil and gas investment cycle: exploration and production, transportation, trading, processing and distribution. This training course will provide insight into the role government relations plays in winning new business, building and reinforcing a strong reputation, supporting operations, managing change and resolving disputes.
Course Objectives:
At the end of this course the participants will be able to:
- In-depth knowledge of how to use a strategic approach to government relations to create value for your business
- In-depth insight into how to analyse and mitigate political risks facing your business
- The ability to develop and implement a fit for purpose government relations strategy to support your business needs
- Knowledge of a wide range of tools and tactics to use to improve your ability to manage relations with government in a wide variety of situations
- Insight into how to create synergies between the government relations function and other functions such as Project Management, Operations, Finance, Legal and Public Relations
Targeted Audience:
- Government Relations Managers
- Political Risk Analysts
- Corporate Affairs Managers
- External Relations Managers
- Corporate Social Responsibility Managers
- Public Relations Professionals
- Country Managers
- Asset Managers
- Project Managers
- Operations Managers
- New Venture Managers
- Business Development Managers
- Finance and Tax Professionals
- Lawyers
- Risk Managers
Course Outlines:
Unit 1: Introduction to Effective Government Relations
- The Business Case for Government Relations
- How important is government to your business?
- How to conduct Government Relations with integrity?
- Legal Aspects
- Reputation Risk
- Trends
Unit 2: Political Risk Analysis and Mitigation
- Introduction to Political Risk
- Stakeholders: Agendas and Drivers
- Political Risk Analysis Tools
- Global Issues and Trends
- Strategies for Mitigating Political Risk
Unit 3: Effective Applications of Government Relations
- New Country Entry
- Expanding Existing Operations
- Mergers and Acquisition
- Stakeholder Mapping
- The License to Operate: Sustainable Relations with Governments and Communities
- Gaining and Maintaining a License to Operate
- Advocacy and Lobbying
- Understanding Government Stakeholder Agendas and Drivers
- Building a Case for Change
Unit 4: The Government Relations Toolbox
- Elements of a Government Relations Strategy
- Implementation
- Monitoring Results and Assessing Performance
- High Level Engagement
- Engaging in the Policy Debate
- Joining Forces with Others
- When Things Go Wrong
- Defending the License to Operate
- Long Term Outlook
- Divestment or Staying-on?
- Lessons Learned and Conclusions
Unit 5:The Government Relations Business Game
- Introducing the Scenario
- Risk Analysis
- Stakeholder Mapping
- Government Relations Strategy
- Building the License to Operate
- Implementing the Strategy
- Managing Expectations
- Alignment with the Government
- First Signs of Trouble