Public Policy Strategies & Skills

Course overview

The process of influencing public policy at all levels of governance—local, regional, national, or even global—is referred to as government relations. Creating or maintaining government policy to handle a certain kind or collection of concerns is the goal of government relations.

The word “public affairs” is used to describe the interaction between a company and its constituents. These stakeholders may be people or organisations with a stake in the operations of the organisation.

Public affairs and government relations relate to the communication between organizations, the government, and stakeholders. Although they are frequently found to overlap and are occasionally used interchangeably, there is a very slight distinction between the two.

By enrolling in this course, you will gain the exposure, experience, and skills required to perform any type of role and responsibility for any function within these three areas, making you a dynamic professional of choice for difficult roles and opportunities that call for a variety of skills and multitasking abilities, thereby promoting quicker growth and career development.

Introduction

Building ties with government representatives and policymakers in order to influence public policy is known as government relations (GR). To advocate their clients’ interests before the government, GR experts work for corporations, charities, and other organisations.

The following are some of the methods and instruments that GR experts employ to change public policy:

• examining and researching laws and regulations
• establishing connections with government representatives and policymakers
• giving testimony to legislative committees
• Creating letters and opinion pieces
• Putting together grassroots campaigns
• lobbying for policymakers

Governments develop public policy as a package of laws, rules, and initiatives to solve societal issues. Government representatives, interest organizations, and the general public are just a few of the many actors that participate in the complicated process that goes into developing public policy.

Political science, economics, sociology, and other disciplines all contribute to the study of public policy, making it a large and multidisciplinary area. The goal of public policy experts is to comprehend the creation, implementation, and improvement of public policies.

People’s lives can be significantly impacted by public policy. They may have an impact on our economy, environment, health, and education. Our social and political structures can be shaped by public policy as well.

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Learning Objectives

Upon completing Public Policy Strategies & Skills, participants will be able to:

• Gain the knowledge and abilities required to work successfully in the fields of public affairs, public policy, and/or government relations.
• Adopt complex and demanding tasks inside an organisation that call for understanding of public affairs, public policy, and government relations
• Analyse data and information already available to identify any significant problems or concerns that could impede interactions between the organisation, its stakeholders, and the government, and devise next steps to avoid them.
• Discuss best practises for working successfully in the fields of public affairs, public policy, or government relations with other professionals

Our Unique Training Methodology

This interactive course comprises the following training methods:

• Role-playing – Participants will take part in several roleplays and understand practical ways of solving issues.
• Journaling – This consists of setting a timer and letting your thoughts flow, unedited and unscripted recording events, ideas, and thoughts over a while, related to the topic.
• Social learning – Information and expertise exchanged amongst peers via computer-based technologies and interactive conversations including  Blogging, instant messaging, and forums for debate in groups.
• Presentations – Participants will be presented with multimedia tools such as videos and graphics to enhance learning. These will be delivered engagingly and interactively.
• Group discussions – The course will incorporate group discussions and debates to encourage active participation and collaboration.
• Case studies – Participants will be presented with realistic scenarios and case studies that demonstrate effective strategies related to the topic. These activities will encourage participants to think critically and apply their knowledge to real-life situations.

Training Medium

This Public Policy Strategies & Skills training is designed in a way that it can be delivered face-to-face and virtually.

Course Duration

This training is versatile in its delivery. The training can be delivered as a full-fledged 40-hour training program or a 15- hours crash course covering 5 hours of content each day over 3 days

Pre-course Assessment

Before you enroll in this course all we wanted to know is your exact mindset and your way of thinking.
For that, we have designed this questionnaire attached below.

• How much do you currently know about public policy?
• What do you want to get out of taking this course?
• What sectors of public policy specifically pique your interest?
• What is your advocacy and analysis of public policy’s strengths and weaknesses?
• What are your preferred learning styles?

Course Modules

This Public Policy Strategies & Skills covers the following topics for understanding the essentials of the Agile Workplace:

Module 1 – The necessity of government relations

• Impact on the functioning of businesses
• The environment’s ability to operate
• Improved comprehension of governmental policy
• Upkeep of openness and trust

Module 2 – Factors Affecting Organisations’ Maintenance of Government Relations

• Operative economy
• Freedom and liberalization levels
• Government regulations
• Ruling political party

Module 3 – Public Policy Categories

• Restrictive
• Regulatory
• Facilitating

Module 4 – Consistencies in Public Policy

• Goal-oriented
• Governmental action’s outcome
• Can come in many ways.
• Demonstrates the government’s concern

Module 5 – The Process of Creating and Implementing Public Policy

• Identification of issues and creation of goals
• Making public policy
• Adopting public policies

Module 6 – Public affairs communications’ objectives

• Information
• Education
• Persuasion
• Motivation

Module 7 – A Public Affairs Strategy Has Many Advantages

• Freedom of action
• Managing one’s reputation and image
• Controlling costs

Module 8 – Various Issues in Public Affairs

• Difficulty with reputation
• Government intervention has increased
• Customer repute
• Community involvement

Post-course Assessment

Participants need to complete an assessment post-course completion so our mentors will get to know their understanding of the course. A mentor will also have interrogative conversations with participants and provide valuable feedback.

• What are the course’s main lessons to remember?
• What lessons can you apply to your own career or advocacy?
• What possibilities and difficulties exist for those who work in public policy?
• What are your upcoming actions in the field of public policy?

Lessons Learned

The field of public policy is complicated and dynamic.

The public policy process involves a wide range of stakeholders.

Understanding and analysing the many interests involved in a public policy problem is crucial.

To promote a shift in public policy, a range of instruments and tactics might be employed.

It’s critical to have good interpersonal communication skills.

Working in public policy may be tough but rewarding.

“ The best way to affect public policy is to participate in the process. The grease goes on the squeaky wheel.”