Digital Transformation of Government Relations


Course Info

Code IND17-106

Duration 5 Days

Format Classroom

Course Summary

 

As the modern world develops, there has been an increasing necessity for organisations to follow suit with their technological processes. Digital transformation has proven to improve productivity in a variety of ways across many different sectors. Digitally transforming government relations and public affair functions will enable the organisation to continue to meet the needs of their clients and fulfil their services.


 

 

Digital transformation can involve a range of organisation functions. Most government relation organisations rely on the process, analysis and storage of confidential data to carry out their roles. Transforming a digital system can drastically improve the rate of analysis and processing, improving an organisation’s overall efficiency. Automating these processes will also remove the possibility of human error and will better guarantee that all data is accurate and ready to be used.


 

 

To successfully implement digital transformation, those involved need to be competent on the stages of creating, designing, and monitoring digital performance. There needs to be a great understanding of the role of technology for a specific function, and how it will improve productivity. Detailed action plans must be created, detailing innovative ideas, goals, objectives and what steps will be taken to see a desirable result.


 


 

During this course, you’ll learn:


 

To understand the importance of digital transformation for government relations.
To assess how digital transformation of government relations can increase value to the wider organisation.
To explain how digital transformation can benefit public affairs and government relations.
To identify the different roles that contribute to designing, implementing, and managing digitalisation programmes.
To utilise data, analytics, and visualisation for improving government relations.
To compare current performances with past performance to evaluate improvement and predict future improvements.
To create effective action plans detailing digitalisation goals, objectives, and ideal outcomes.

 

This course is designed for anyone within government relations or public affairs who wishes to improve organisation functions with digital transformation. It would be most beneficial for:


 

Senior Executives
Government Relation and Public Affairs Officers
Data Analysts
Operations Managers
Executive Directors
Ministerial Committee Personnel
Government Relations Managers

 

This course uses a variety of adult learning styles to aid full understanding and comprehension. Participants will review case studies of organisations that have undergone successful digital transformations to highlight key areas that led to success and features that could be further improved.


 

 

To develop all knowledge and skills related to the taught content, participants will partake in a variety of learning activities, including seminars, group discussions, demonstrations, and group activities. These will grant the participants ample opportunities to truly comprehend the content, and work with one another to offer and receive constructive feedback.


 


Course Content & Outline

 

Section 1

 

Introduction to Digitalisation Frameworks
Understanding the necessity of frameworks for digitalisation.
Typical framework used for public affairs and government relations.
The advantages and disadvantages of digitally transforming government relations.
Assessing what types of digital transformation would be most beneficial for a particular function.
How to effectively plan and design digital systems for implementation.


 

 

Section 2

 

Data Management
Managing open-source data in a government setting.
The development of digital portals and platforms to record, manage and sort important and confidential data.
Methods of data analysis – descriptive, exploratory, diagnostic, and predictive.
Examining the functions and architecture of digital information.
Presenting data in a coherent way for government relations and public affairs purposes.


 

 

Section 3

 

Digital Technologies
Identifying the various types of technologies that can be used for digital transformation.
The role of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Utilising the cloud to share and manage data.
Recognising patterns within digital technology and predicting future trends.
Analysing and processing data with artificial intelligence and machine learning systems.


 

 

Section 4

 

Implementing Digital Systems
Establishing what steps need to be taken for successful implementation – planning, designing, and monitoring progress.
Gathering a team of skilled individuals experienced in digital systems.
Evaluating the risks associated with digital transformation and establishing risk preventatives.
Various methods of writing action plans, innovation, and monitoring performance.


 

 

Section 5

 

The Future of Digital Systems
How technology will shift the focus within government relations organisations.
Examining the vast uses of technology within this sector.
Preparing for future innovative technologies and creating space within the organisation for them.
Creating a workplace culture that is open to change and accepting of technological advancements.


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