International Business Diplomacy
Mastering Government Consultations: A Strategic Guide
Governments often seek public input on proposed policies through formal consultations, crucial in shaping effective regulations. Success hinges on timely...
Aligning Corporate Reputation with Public Affairs Strategy
The article asserts that corporate reputation and public affairs should be seen as an interdependent system rather than separate functions....
Mastering Policy Engagement in Complex Regulatory Environments
This article advocates for transforming policy engagement into a proactive strategy that influences regulatory outcomes. It outlines eleven best practices,...
How Data Drives Strategic Advocacy
In high-stakes policy environments, evidence-led advocacy is crucial for recommendations' durability. This approach relies on verifiable data and transparent methodologies...
Public Affairs Belongs in the Boardroom: Why It Is a Strategic Leadership Function, Not a Support Role
Public affairs is now a crucial strategic function for companies, influencing external forces that impact value, such as policy, regulation,...
The Quiet Advantage: How Foresight Beats Firefighting in Public Affairs
This article emphasizes the need for public affairs teams to shift from reactive strategies to proactive issue anticipation and horizon...
Rare Earths Are a Leadership Test. Is Your Company Ready? Keys to global economies and Geopolitics
In the 21st century, rare earth elements (REEs) have emerged as indispensable resources, driving the global transition to renewable energy,...
Lobbying in the Fishbowl: How Leaders Build Trustworthy Influence
In the evolving landscape of corporate lobbying, transparency and alignment between public commitments and private advocacy are crucial for maintaining...
How to Build Institutional Fluency Across Government, Regulators, and Legislatures
Abstract Most senior leaders can describe their industry in precise detail. Fewer can explain how the agency that regulates it...
Stakeholder Mapping in Public Affairs: A Practical Guide to Policy Influence
Executive Summary Stakeholder mapping is one of the most important disciplines in public affairs. When it is done well, it...