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