Services
Planning strategically
The most effective communications and corporate relations programmes are those that are aligned to your organisational objectives. Strategic planning is about perceptive and objective analysis, based, wherever possible, on relevant qualitative or quantitative research. We work with our clients to align their communications and corporate relations programmes with their strategic objectives. Where necessary, we undertake research and scoping exercises to inform our strategic approach.
Engaging with government
Government decisions have a profound influence on an organisation’s strategic objectives. We advise you on how and when to engage with politicians and the bureaucracy. We know who to talk to, how to secure meetings and how you can present your case in the most compelling and convincing manner. Our deep knowledge of the workings of government and our extensive network of contacts at all levels mean we can provide the relevant and up-to-date political intelligence necessary for successful and focused government relations.
Communicating with Maori
We work with a wide range of Maori organisations to ensure their voice is heard, and we work with corporations, trade and industry associations and government agencies to ensure their engagement with Maori at hapu, iwi, regional and national levels is effective and meaningful.
Managing crisis and risk
We are experienced in helping clients with the development of their crisis and risk management planning. Successful media management is a critical element of crisis and risk management. We provide planning and operational advice and, in the event of a crisis, we can direct your media operations, leaving you free to manage all the other complex elements of the situation.
Consulting stakeholders
Meaningful and genuine consultation with affected stakeholders is an important element of the decision-making process, particularly for government and quasi-government agencies. We are experienced managers of the consultation process. We understand its legal requirements, we plan and manage the consultation process, we prepare the necessary documents, and analyse and report back on the results.
Communicating in a corporate world
Effective management of their operating environment is a strategic imperative for corporations. Managing stakeholders is critical to managing the operating environment; well targeted communication is critical to managing stakeholders. We provide our clients with a comprehensive range of communications and corporate relations advice and services from strategic planning to the design and preparation of communications mechanisms for a corporation’s key stakeholders, including shareholders, staff, government, customers, the media and the community. Essential to the business of business is financial and investor relations. We understand and have experience in all aspects of financial and investor relations, including mergers, acquisitions and IPOs.
Presenting your case
Knowing how to say it is equally as important in knowing what to say. Our Executive Training Team trains our clients to present to a wide range of audiences, including the media, Parliamentary Select Committees, Ministers, staff and shareholders. We design our training programmes to cater for the specific needs of each client, each audience and each situation.
Managing the media
We will manage the media on your behalf from developing media strategies, identifying media opportunities, engaging with the media on your behalf and preparing media statements and other supporting material.
Telling your story
From presenting policy options to a Cabinet Minister to developing editorial and promotional support for your products and services, your story needs to be told in a compelling, convincing manner in a myriad of formats and styles including speeches, media statements, product and service brochures, corporate profiles, annual reports, submissions, letters, PowerPoint presentations and conversations.
At Busby Ramshaw Grice, we specialise in helping you to tell your stories.