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Alpine Space Lobbying & Advocacy Techniques Strategic Messaging Stakeholder Simulation: Project Pitch @andrasbaneth | @pacouncil Andras Baneth www.pac.org | www.baneth.eu

Agenda 1. Lobbying and public affairs 2. The influence curve – Novo Nordisk‘s example 3. 5 lobby methods and their effectiveness 4. Strategic messaging 5. Stakeholder simulation exercise

About me • EU official (2004-2010), member of cabinet • Director, European Training Institute (2011-2013) • Managing director, Public Affairs Council European office (2013-) • Trained over 1500 diplomats, executives, officials • Founder of www.eutraining.eu & www.speakerhub.com

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Public a affairs and lobbying

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The influence c curve

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Methods and their effectiveness

5 5 “ methods ” to explore today:

5 5 “ methods ” to explore today: A. Issue identification & stakeholder mapping

5 5 “ methods ” to explore today: A. Issue identification & stakeholder mapping B. Face-to-face meetings

5 5 “ methods ” to explore today: A. Issue identification & stakeholder mapping B. Face-to-face meetings C. Getting physical

5 5 “ methods ” to explore today: A. Issue identification & stakeholder mapping B. Face-to-face meetings C. Getting physical D. Trade associations

5 5 “ methods ” to explore today: A. Issue identification & stakeholder mapping B. Face-to-face meetings C. Getting physical D. Trade associations E. Thought leadership

Issue identification & stakeholder mapping • Map and prioritize issues • Map and rank stakeholders • (Who is considered a stakeholder?)

Mapping & & prioriti tizing g issues: es: impac act t and importanc nce

Mapping St Stake keholders s (EU) diagram

Mapping g St Stake keholder ers s (inter erna nati tiona nal)

Mapping g St Stake keholder ers s (medical) diagram

High Active Active Where re does s each Detractor Supporter stakehold keholder er stand? Level of activit vity Passive Passive Detractor Supporter Low Positive Orient ntati tion Negative

Rank stakeholders according to:

Rank stakeholders according to: • Their level of influence on your issue

Rank stakeholders according to: • Their level of influence on your issue • Your or your team’s access to them

Rank stakeholders according to: • Their level of influence on your issue • Your or your team’s access to them • Specific persons or anyone in the organization?

Rank stakeholders according to: • Their level of influence on your issue • Your or your team’s access to them • Specific persons or anyone in the organization? • Should you really meet them? Alternative ways?

Issue e identification ation & & stake keholder er mapping ng diagram

Face-to to-face meetings

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If ye yes, with whom? m?

MEP/local politician

MEP/local politician • The issue is very important to: МЕР • Region • • Political group • Citizens/Voters

MEP/local politician • The issue is very important to: МЕР • Region • • Political group • Specific citizen groups or voters • МЕР can get publicity and recognition from important stakeholders

MEP/local politician • The issue is very important to: МЕР • Region • • Political group • Specific citizen groups or voters • МЕР can get publicity and recognition from important stakeholders • The МЕР likes you or is advised to meet you by those who like you

MEP/local politician • The issue is very important to: МЕР • Region • • Political group • Specific citizen groups or voters • МЕР can get publicity and recognition from important stakeholders • The МЕР likes you or is advised to meet you by those who like you • The МЕР wants to be well -informed for other reasons

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Getting physical

Getting physical Whatever your project is about, make it tangible

Strategic messaging

Strategic messaging • Gives a focused, socially relevant dimension to your organization

Strategic messaging • Gives a focused, socially relevant dimension to business • Governments don’t have the ability to tackle the toughest social issues alone

Strategic messaging 1. Find one social mission, and spend time figuring out what it is 2. Find something you can “own” 3. Partnership and collaboration are key 4. Show the impact, focusing on behavior change and other metrics

An example of getting it right

What is your project a ‘thought leader’ on?

Plan to be the Devil’s Advocate too: why is your project not ____ [fill in the gap]?

Plan to be the Devil’s Advocate too: why is your project not ____ [fill in the gap]? What are your arguments to dispel doubt?

Questions?

“Project Pitch” for Stakeholders A. The Regional Council is holding a General Assembly B. You’re requested to present your project to the members in plenary C. 2 minutes are given for the presentation D. You are encouraged to use 1 sheet of flipchart to help your message E. After presenting, the members of the Assembly will provide feedback (but there is no Q&A)

“Project Pitch” for Stakeholders A. Groups/individuals are formed according to their project B. 25 minutes to prepare your 3- minute “project pitch” – use 1 sheet C. 3x3 groups present their projects where others become the ‘assembly’ a. 3 projects are presented one after the other b. Each presentation lasts max. 2 minutes c. When done, 15-minute feedback for all 3 projects D. Conclusions, take-away

“Project Pitch” for Stakeholders When preparing your message, remember: A. The Communication priorities and strategies you learned about B. That the audience knows very little about your project C. Be careful with terminology or technical terms D. Avoid the “curse of knowledge” E. Use the flipchart page to visualize your key message F. …and start with the ‘why’ 