Become a government relations and public policy expert.
Government Relations 101 equips individuals with the skills and strategies to lobby effectively and improve engagement outcomes.
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Learn the skills to...
Anticipate
Make an educated guess on what could happen
Interpret
Understand the implications of what has happened
Mitigate
Determine how you will respond (next steps)
Addressing a critical gap
GR 101 was developed to address the lack of knowledge in the business community surrounding government relations and how to effectively engage with policymakers and influencers to make a lasting impact.
In this six-week virtual cohort program, individuals will learn the skills and strategies to lobby effectively and improve engagement outcomes.
If you want to refine your strategy and enhance your organization's political risk mitigation capacity, you have come to the right place.
Affordable.
Attainable.
Accessible.
Cohort modules
Module 1
Political History
The best way to understand the present is by understanding the past.
Module 2
How Government and Politics Work
While political positions may change, neither human nature nor institutions do.
Module 3
Decision-Makers and Influencers
Understanding the nuances of different roles is essential in understanding risk.
Module 4
Lobbying and Government Relations
People think that successful lobbyists know the right people, but they know the right arguments.
Module 5
Developing a Strategy
Strategy is about the approach and is curated based on the objectives, not a list of tactics.
Module 6
Executing a Strategy
The effectiveness of a government relations strategy is only as good as the quality of execution.
Information session
(Fall 2024)
Curious to learn more? Check out our information session providing a comprehensive overview of the program.
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