We resolve risks and create opportunities with respect to government. We work with public sector, non-profit and corporate clients to execute strategies for owning and managing change.
Prepare. Predict. Position. Whether in the private, non-profit or public sectors, government decisions can make or break your strategy. FPL Advisory provides the systematic approach and deep expertise to build your capability, address uncertainty and secure reform.
What our clients say about us - Chair, University Research Institute
“We engaged FPL Advisory to assess our media and external communications activity and they were flexible and adaptable as they worked through the complex project issues. They provided a series of tangible recommendations we could execute immediately as well as broader goals that we could work towards. Their perspective and understanding of the options and limitations of our operating environment with respect to government and the higher education sector provided a strong foundation for the organisation to take a new direction on our external communications approach.”
- Chair, University Research Institute
What our clients say about us - Former CEO, Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
“I’ve worked with Steve Cusworth and FPL Advisory on several projects relating to pharmaceutical manufacturing development, specifically in relation to controlled and restricted substances. This required extensive engagement with State and Federal Governments to shape policy, regulation and legislation to enable establishment and growth of new opportunities. FPL’s ability to identify, and facilitate dialogue with key decision makers within Government at all levels was invaluable in progressing business growth.”
- Former CEO, Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
What our clients say about us - Director, Voluntary Alliance of Non-profit Organisations
"Steve and Catriona have provided exceptional advice and support over the past 8 months including strategy development, preparation of media releases, speaking notes, policy documents, social media guidance, website content, state-wide webinars etc. They provided a very tailored approach to our strategy- not the ‘one size fits all’ approach that you often receive."
- Director, Voluntary Alliance of Non-profit Organisations
What our clients say about us - Relationship Manager, Large Research Organisation
"FPL Advisory provided us with a professional and useful insight into the workings of the Victorian Government by hosting a tailored workshop for our staff. The workshop gave 40 of our research, communications and business deployment staff a greater understanding of ministerial offices and public service roles, the policy development process and the Victorian Budget cycle that is still useful in our organisation today. I highly rate FPL’s research, tailored presentations and consulting services."
- Relationship Manager, Victorian Government, Large research organisation
What our clients say about us - Corporate Affairs Director, Large FMCG
"With a thorough understanding of our business, FPL Advisory provides consistent and collaborative support as our preferred government relations consultancy partner. Working together for over five years, we have been able to promote a specific policy agenda that’s critical to business growth, build our profile in most states and territories across Australia and navigated complex investment strategies to support regional manufacturing."
- Corporate Affairs Director, Large FMCG
What our clients say about us - CEO, Non-profit Organisation
"I was a new CEO walking into an organisation that required reorganisation and realignment against the backdrop of Covid-19. This made everything difficult. FPL Advisory provided robust strategic advice to help reshape the organisation against deliverables. FPL Advisory have played in facilitating an organisation wide organisation cultural change piece. The combination of sound advice and pragmatism ensured that I was fully supported implementing organisational change.”
- CEO, Non-profit organisation
What our clients say about us - Chief Development Officer, Renewable Energy Developer
We engaged FPL Advisory to help us navigate a complex policy and political landscape, with the goal of securing government interest and support for our project. We have found the FPL team to be very responsive and targeted in their advice, offering a full and frank assessment in response to our needs, which is very much appreciated. We have a high degree of trust with Steve Cusworth and his team – they have acted with strong professional integrity at all times, allowing us to share sensitive project information to receive their trusted advice.
- Chief Development Officer, Renewable Energy Developer
What We Do
Capability Building
We build your strategic planning capability with respect via our facilitated workshop and planning day approach, transferring 25 years of experience into practical outcomes with:
- Content developed and informed from real-world scenarios, direct experience and case studies
- Core suite of workshops including Government 101, Navigating your Authorising Environment and Government Risk
- Bespoke and sector specific applications tailored under our 'active facilitation' model
- Tangible outputs for next step strategic planning
- Delivered in an engaging and approachable style
- 85%+ consistent satisfaction rates across more than 400 events delivered
Our workshops are not cookie cutter - each one is nuanced to your specific requirements, whether a 1 hr briefing session over lunch to bring your team up to speed on how government is structured or a two day Board offsite to crack the nut of key issues and kick off a multi-year strategic realignment.
We make a difference through the combination of our deep experience along with comprehensive preparation and our inclusive delivery style.
Risk
Our years of experience combined with our strategic approach to managing government matters has informed our approach to risk and uncertainty.
Our proprietary GovernmentRisk360® methodology uses a systematic approach that integrates with your strategic planning process to reveal risks that demand action and opportunities worth pursuing - ahead of time.
Drawing on our six categories and the associated indicators, our analysis and reports provide an independent and bespoke assessment of the government risk profile of an external issue, a specific project or your organisation - and designed for action.
Specific outputs include:
- Risk Snapshot
- GR360 Workshop
- Risk Assessment
- Risk Scenario
- Risk Analysis
- Project Risk Review
- Organisational Risk Review
Whether you are a corporate affairs professional seeking an assessment of a known problem to gain greater organisation buy in, Chair of the Risk and Audit Committee seeking an independent view or the head of a government agency seeking to build capability within your team to manage government risk matters, utilising the GovernmentRisk360® framework provides the analytical basis.
Advisory
We help when you need clear and actionable advice to get results. Whether building on our strategic planning support and risk profiling or cutting straight to the chase of what needs to be done, that is where we step up.
Our advisory support includes:
- Strategic insights and advice on reform issues for both government and non-government actors - the frank counsel you need when stakes are high
- Policy reform options supported with thorough analysis and briefings
- Stakeholder strategies that actually work
- Crisis navigation through proven government engagement frameworks
- Government partnership models
- Organisational capability review with respect to government engagement
Our advisory support provides access to senior counsel with the knowledge, experience and reputation to maximise success.
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