The aim of this seminar is very practical - to help sector professionals to identify and manage the often complex and subtle issues which arise in the course of ethical public affairs practice. Participants will leave better able to recognise the complex ethical risks that are unique to public affairs, and better able to mitigate against them. The course will demonstrate how sensitive responses to ethical risks can actually enhance your organisation’s reputation. The day will take the form of a series of interactive facilitated discussions covering the business of ethics and ethical hot topics such as multiple roles, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, perceptions, raising concerns, access, and explicit vs implicit values. There will also be a series of 'in conversation with' sessions.
• Public Affairs for Local Government Planning
A new half day course aimed at public affairs practitioners dealing with local government planning lobbying. The course will examine the structure and remit of local government, how the officers and councillors work and where the real decisions are made. It will cover the UK planning system and its operation, bad planning practice and effective community consultation in the planning process.
• Public Affairs Management
A new half day course focusing in more detail on managing a public affairs strategy. Topics include: stakeholder targeting, the pitching and tendering process, and managing a team. This course is ideal for both in house professionals and consultants.
A new course aimed at public affairs practitioners working in the charity sector and consultants with not for profit clients. The course will explore target areas of influence, identifying contacts and supporters, working in coalitions, supporting broader awareness campaigns and achieving legislative change. It will set all of these processes within the context of broader reputation management. This day has been designed and delivered by senior practitioners and will include several case studies.