Course overview
This course aims to equip students with the ability to build and maintain a Social Licence to Operate, focussing on natural resource management and energy developments. With emphasis on sustainability and equitable development, students will learn the role of and how to undertake stakeholder consultation and incorporate this into organisational decision making.
- Background Pre-reading
- Introducing the Social Licence to Operate
- Why Community Engagement Matters
- Understanding Stakeholders
- Communication Strategies
- Social Performance for Business
Course learning outcomes
- Explain the concept of a Social Licence to Operate (SLO) and its significance for the natural resources and energy sectors.
- Identify and analyse networks of stakeholders including communities with differing values, perspectives, and modes of engagement.
- Assess and develop communication strategies using interpersonal, traditional and digital media.
- Evaluate strategies for stakeholder engagement including public participation and grievance mechanisms.
- Integrate engagement considerations into organisational planning to enhance social performance and resilience.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 50030
Section SE01
Size 80
Available 80
Class number 50031
Section TU04
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 50032
Section TU03
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 50033
Section TU02
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 50034
Section TU01
Size 20
Available 20
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