Seminars

Are you interested in learning how to lobby government?  Would your organization benefit from developing strategies to effectively influence government decision-makers? Blackstone Public Affairs Group has developed a full-day workshop on all aspects of lobbying,  while exploring the most effective strategies for making government responsive to your organization's needs.  Lobbying 101 is intended for those who are new to lobbying or individuals who would like to expand their lobbying skills. In addition to hands-on training experience, our expert instructor has worked as a professional lobbyist for over 20 years. 

Municipal Government Procurement Teleseminar

Join one of Canada's leading speakers and best-selling authors on municipal procurement for a 90-minute telephone seminar (Teleseminar).  Our expert will explore key areas and developing trends in municipal tendering in Canada.  In addition to answering questions during the event, we will solicit your input prior to the event in order to ensure our speaker addresses your specific expectations.

Media Relations 101
custom workshop

Would you like to learn how to deal with the media?  Do you wish you could create media strategies like a seasoned pro?  A seminar for the newer public relations or government affairs professional, Media Relations 101 will help you develop the essential skills necessary to deal with the media.  This one-day workshop includes practical case scenarios as well as expert analysis of the media.  You will learn specific strategies used by veteran media relations professionals and the methodology involved in developing your basic message, preparing an effective press release, holding a press conference and more.

Leadership Training
Full-day session

Is your organization seeking an extraordinary session on leadership tailored specifically to your needs?  Canada's leading leadership experts, Stephen Bauld and Kevin McGuinness, have published a revolutionary book on the subject based on four years of research into over 500 titles.  According to the Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander, " the book is a must read ".  Stephen Bauld and Kevin McGuinness have agreed to share their unprecedented findings in an exceptional one-day workshop.

Lobbying for the Association Executive -- Teleseminar

Has your association maximized its interaction with government?  Are you getting measured results from your lobbying efforts?  Blackstone Public Affairs Group will host a telephone seminar (Teleseminar) specifically tailored to association lobbying in Canada.  Lobbying strategies for associations will be explored and some of the strategies used by professional lobbyists will be discussed.  The Teleseminar will include a lengthy Q & A session to ensure the challenges your association faces are addressed.

Media Relations for the Public Sector Professional

The public sector communicator is presented with unique media challenges.  Accordingly, this seminar is tailored for the communications executive in a public sector environment.  Once again, we have retained a world-renowned expert to provide the first Teleseminar of its kind in Canada. You will learn how the media views your efforts, the approach you need to take, message development, targeting your efforts and more.

Canadian Association Lobbying Workshop
Custom Workshop

Canadian associations are faced with unique lobbying challenges. Blackstone Public Affairs Group's lobbying seminars can be presented at your annual conference, board, or staff meetings at a time and place of your choosing. We can tailor our program to meet your specific needs and incorporate your issues into our workshop.