About | Testimonials | Agenda | Details | Register for this Seminar
Click Here for the official brochure for this seminar
When you're attempting to resolve any issue with the government, you need the best practices for successful government negotiation. To learn effective ways that will help position your organization to succeed when negotiating with government – Leonard Domino & Associates announces:
"Successful Negotiation With Government "
On Thursday, October 22, 2009 at the University Club of Toronto
(380 University Avenue, Toronto, ON )
If the people in your organization just don’t “get” government relations, it’s hard to move quickly to deal with problems or opportunities.
It’s always important that the people in your organization have a realistic understanding of government relations so you can successfully address your case with the government.
We'll discuss the best practices when meeting and talking with government officials; sharing a clear understanding of the ways that ethical and effective government relations really work.
Whether you're a seasoned executive; or have had expanded government relations responsibilities; or you're new to GR: Learn the best techniques to be equiped with the skills to gather information from government and open up meaningful and successful talks with the top level decision makers.
What You Will Learn At This Seminar:
- How to collaboratively solve your issues with government.
- How to get your proposal included in the next budget.
- The proven best practices for gathering information and scheduling / conducting meetings with government officials.
Who Should Attend This Seminar?
- Government Relations executives.
- Individuals with new or expanded Government Relations responsibilities.
- Board Chairs, Chairs of Govenment Relations Committees, Presidents, Chief Executive Officers, Senior Government Relations Executives from corporate and non-profit organizations.
- Anyone whose organization is affected by government policy or funding decisions.
- Past Conference Attendees, as the course materials are continually being updated to reflect the ongoing changes with government policy and officials who make the decisions.
Why Attend This Seminar?
Why not take the opportunity to learn how best to develop positive, working relationships with government?
Leonard Domino & Associates has been providing specialized seminars on government relations since 1985.
Len Domino is an accomplished negotiator, working with Conservative, Liberal and New Democratic governments since he left office in the early 80s. He has been a Chief of Staff to the Minister of Natural Resources, Health and the Attorney General. Len also has experience as a political organizer with experience that spans four decades – few others can offer as much depth and understanding of how government really works.
Rory William Demetrioff has successfully arranged and conducted meetings and negotiations on behalf of organizations who needed to get their issues addressed by senior political and bureaucratic decision makers in government. Regardless of a government's political stripe, he has built good working relationships with the last five governments in both Ontario and Ottawa; all with the same objective - to find win / win solutions for his clients' issues.
You will learn the practical strategies and techniques useful for your Government Relations team.
It’s tough to figure out what’s in the minds of the political decision makers – so why not ask them directly?
Special MPP Guest Speaker:
Special Guest Speakers:
About | Testimonials | Agenda | Details | Register for this Seminar
What Have People Said About Leonard Domino & Associates’ Past Seminars?
Lynn Harrett Manager, Public Affairs and Community Development – Etobicoke CCAC:
“Leonard Domino & Associates' seminar teaches its participants to view government relations as a win-win endeavor... After learning the LD&A's approach, you'll develop an internal voice that will guide you towards a negotiation with government that: builds bridges, is based on collaboration, and ultimately directs you to present a win-win solution (for your own organization and the government); that is in the interest of public good.”
Frank McAuley, Vice-President within Royal Bank of Canada's Commercial Banking Group. Board Member, Curriculum Services Canada
“Len's presentation to the Curriculum Services Canada Board was extremely valuable in providing a framework for negotiating with Government at all levels. This was particularly true for Board Members drawn from the business community who do not deal with Government on a regular basis. Len's emphasis on negotiating needs rather than positions builds mutual respect and is conducive to the development of long term relationships.”
Grant Arthur, C.E.O – Power Stream
“Leonard Domino & Associates' seminar helped me understand how the different mechanics of the political and bureaucratic levels in government work. After attending the seminar, I had a good working understanding of how these two levels interact, and where the pressure points are within the various layers. Understanding these layers and pressure points are important if you are to be successful in your dealings with government.”
If you haven’t registered yet, don’t miss out on the chance to get ahead of the competition by learning the government negotiation skills and techniques that have been proven to work.
Contact us today to reserve your spot.
About | Testimonials | Agenda | Details | Register for this Seminar
Agenda
8:00am - 9:00am |
Registration & English Breakfast | |
9:00am - 10:00am |
Len Domino and Rory William Demetrioff - "Seven Lessons I've Learned in 20 Years of Government Relations" and "The Who's Who of Government" | |
10:00am - 10:30am |
Honourable Elinor Caplan - "How to develop a positive relationship with government" | |
10:30am - 10:45am |
Break | |
10:45am - 12:00pm |
Case Studies - Discussion of mini case studies and group discussion with Len Domino, Rory William Demetrioff, Elinor Caplan, Jennifer Mossop, and Arthur Lofsky | |
12:00 - 1:00pm |
Lunch Break - The Famous University Club Buffet | |
1:00pm - 1:30pm |
Arthur Lofsky - "Understanding the budget process" | |
1:30pm - 2:15pm |
Len Domino and Rory William Demetrioff - "Best practices for obtaining meetings with elected officials" and "How to conduct successful meetings with government officials" | |
2:15pm - 2:45pm |
Fall Economic Statement | |
2:45pm - 3:00pm |
Break | |
3:00pm - 4:00pm |
Panel discussion consisting Len Domino, Elinor Caplan, Rory Demetrioff, Arthur Lofsky, Jennifer Mossop, and Steve Bauld. This is an opportunity for questions and answers. |
About | Testimonials | Agenda | Details | Register for this Seminar
Details
Date:
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Location:
University Club of Toronto (380 University Avenue, Toronto, ON)
Limited Spots Available:
Attendance at the seminar is limited to 48 guests, allowing for an intimate environment for you to ask questions – and get answers – throughout the day.
Cost:
- $525 plus GST for the first registration from your organization.
- $425 plus GST for additional registration(s).
- Early Bird Discount: Two tickets for the price of one before September 1, 2009
Coming from out of town? The University Club of Toronto has newly renovated accommodations in the heart of downtown.
About | Testimonials | Agenda | Details | Register for this Seminar