Course Description
This 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.
Peakware Academy Limited training course will highlight:
- Political risk analysis and mitigation
- License to operate
- Stakeholder mapping
- New country entry
- Advocacy and lobbying
Who Should Attend?
- Government Relations Managers
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Political Risk Analysts
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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 Outline
DAY ONE: Introduction to Effective Government Relations
What is effective Government Relations?
- The Business Case for Government Relations
- How important is government to your business?
Ethics and Principles
- How to conduct Government Relations with integrity?
- Legal Aspects
- Reputation Risk
- Trends
Political Risk Analysis and Mitigation
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Introduction to Political Risk
- Stakeholders: Agendas and Drivers
- Political Risk Analysis Tools
- Global Issues and Trends
- Strategies for Mitigating Political Risk
DAY TWO: Effective Applications of Government Relations
New Opportunities
- New Country Entry
- Expanding Existing Operations
- Mergers and Acquisition
Build and Strengthen Reputation
- Stakeholder Mapping
- The License to Operate: Sustainable Relations with Governments and Communities
- Gaining and Maintaining a License to Operate
Managing Change
- Advocacy and Lobbying
- Understanding Government Stakeholder Agendas and Drivers
- Building a Case for Change
Resolving Disputes
- Business Diplomacy
- Resolving Disputes with Government, Local Communities and other Stakeholders
- Conducting Due Diligence
- Creating Win-Win Solutions
DAY THREE: The Government Relations Toolbox
Strategies and Plans
- Elements of a Government Relations Strategy
- Implementation
- Monitoring Results and Assessing Performance
Tools and Tactics
- High Level Engagement
- Engaging in the Policy Debate
- Joining Forces with Others
- When Things Go Wrong
Synergy with other Functions
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- Role of Corporate Social Responsibility
- Public Relations
Organisation
- Where does Government Relations fit in the company’s org chart?
- What does a fit-for-purpose Government Relations department look like?
- Skills and Experience of Government Relations Managers
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
- Political Instability
- Strikes and Protests
- New Opportunities
- New Partnerships
- Defending the License to Operate
- Long Term Outlook
- Divestment or Staying-on?
- Lessons Learned and Conclusions
