Lately I have seen quite a few advertisements for Government Relations Managers that blatantly requests that applicants must have the right contacts. As if this was all that Government Relations is about. In my opinion Government Relations is much more than networking. It is about listening, engaging, communicating, lobbying, proposing and ultimately presenting your organisation’s […]

I came across a book called Lobbying & Advocacy by Deanna R. Gelak at Exclusive Books in Hyde Park last week and immediately thought of those who specialise in Government Relations, lobbying & advocacy work. Although this book has a lot of US examples it is FULL of useful techniques and practical tips that I […]