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Discover the Expertise of Public Affairs Solutions: Your Eastern European Guide in the Realm of Public Affairs 1. What is Public Affairs? Public Affairs is the dynamic interplay between organizations and the public domain, primarily focusing on governmental entities. At its core, Public Affairs is akin to public relations, but with a strategic twist. It plays a pivotal role in facilitating effective communication between businesses and key stakeholders, particularly during the formulation of new policies and regulations. This process is crucial for businesses to present their perspectives and build meaningful connections within the public sector. 2. When is a Public Affairs Partner Essential? The need for a Public Affairs partner emerges under several circumstances: When your business faces challenges or potential setbacks due to new or existing policies. As you expand your enterprise into new territories, each with its unique set of rules, regulations, and public sentiments, requiring localized expertise and stakeholder engagement. When your aim is to forge ties or collaborate with government bodies, demanding guidance to smoothly navigate bureaucratic processes and establish influential relationships. 3. How Can Public Affairs Solutions Elevate Your Business? Public Affairs Solutions, the renowned Eastern European public affairs consultancy previously known as McGuireWoods Romania, stands at the forefront of Public Affairs consulting in Europe. Our team comprises adept consultants who boast robust connections with stakeholders across Eastern and Central Europe. Our rapid expansion is a testament to our proficiency. Our expertise lies in enabling your business to foresee government and policy-maker actions, devising a strategic roadmap, and engaging the appropriate stakeholders aligned with your business goals. This comprehensive approach is designed to propel your business objectives to new heights. Vladimir Alexandru M., Petru Filip Ph.D, Guy Burrow, Duane Butcher, Margareta Mucibabici (Chesaru), Raluca Barbulescu, Decebal-Mihai Mohîrţă, Codruț-Costin C., Matei Repan, Ionuț-Vlad Niță, Mihnea Balta, Eugen-Danut Nicolae #publicaffairssolutions #publicaffairs #lobby #governmentrelations #strategiccommunications #mcguirewoods #usaromania #nato #eu #engagement #politicalintelligence #businessintelligence #amcham #ccifer #brcc #rdcc #team #arrl #corporateaffairs Visit us: https://lnkd.in/dyzv43za Foto: Forbes Romania

I am thrilled to announce this partnership between Newmark Group and Athenora Consulting. This strategic alliance marks a significant milestone in our journey to enhance #publicaffairs and #lobbying services on a global scale. As leaders in our respective fields, our collaboration aims to offer professional support to clients navigating the complex #regulatory landscapes of Africa and #Europe. Through our partnership, we're committed to providing comprehensive solutions to empower clients and drive meaningful impact in policy outcomes. Gilbert Manirakiza MBA CIPR AIIC rightly points out, "In today’s rapidly evolving communications landscape, many African and European organisations face challenges navigating government relations and influencing policy outcomes. By harnessing Athenora’s expertise and extensive European networks, we can empower our clients and elevate our service offerings to higher levels." Our collaboration isn't just about business; it's about fostering dialogue and driving change on a global scale. We aim at facilitating knowledge sharing and explore lobbying opportunities that make a difference. This partnership reflects what Public Relations Global Network is about : A meaningfull gathering of independent PR/PA firms around the world to serve clients with the highest sense of professionalism. #NewmarkGroup #AthenoraConsulting #Partnership #PublicAffairs #Lobbying #GlobalImpact

🏛️ Navigating public affairs can be complex—let us simplify it for you! 🔍 We bridge the gap between government, business, and society with innovative public affairs strategies. Our expertise lies in crafting effective communication strategies, managing stakeholder relationships, and advocating for your interests in the public sphere. We work closely with you to develop strategies that address your specific challenges and leverage opportunities. Our goal is to ensure that your voice is heard, your goals are achieved, and your reputation is positively enhanced through strategic public affairs initiatives. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gHN8ET5R 📢 #PublicAffairs #TenasConsulting #StrategicCommunications #GovernmentRelations #BusinessInfluence #HoustonConsulting #PublicStrategy

🏛️ Navigating public affairs can be complex—let us simplify it for you! 🔍 We bridge the gap between government, business, and society with innovative public affairs strategies. Our expertise lies in crafting effective communication strategies, managing stakeholder relationships, and advocating for your interests in the public sphere. We work closely with you to develop strategies that address your specific challenges and leverage opportunities. Our goal is to ensure that your voice is heard, your goals are achieved, and your reputation is positively enhanced through strategic public affairs initiatives. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gK4ibgs2 📢 #PublicAffairs #TenasConsulting #StrategicCommunications #GovernmentRelations #BusinessInfluence #HoustonConsulting #PublicStrategy

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On the importance of being intentional in your public affairs work. To be relevant and intentional public affairs means to: 1️⃣ Actively engage with current societal issues, ensuring that actions and policies are responsive to the needs and challenges of the moment. 2️⃣ Prioritize strategic communications, political management, and outreach – fostering open and constructive dialogue with stakeholders, communities, and the public at large. 3️⃣ Implement data-driven decision-making processes, using evidence and insights to guide initiatives, measure impact, and adapt strategies accordingly.

Sharing a short video of the course content for the upcoming Public Sector, Policy and Political Communications Course coming up online Thursday July 18, 2024. Over the past few weeks, I have been researching into political communication systems and models (of which there are quite a few online) although most are out-dated. What came across almost immediately is how this space is changing drammatically. While the political systems in sub-Saharan Africa have not changed significantly in the past 20 years, the political communication ecosystem is changing at a much faster pace than the systems itself (due to interest from new segments - mostly citizen-based who are beginning to assert themselves as a strong and credible voice). In some countries (like Nigeria) the power balance is currently still in favour of the traditional political system structures but for countries like Kenya, that power balance is tilting towards a structure that allows for or responds to strong interest and involvement from the citizen. This process will require a complete upheaval of the existing political communication systems to allow for more engagement with the citizenry and this is where strategic communication comes in. The situation in Kenya is a classic case of the failure of political leadership and inadequacy of policy communication processes. The inability to foresee the associated policy implementation risks and to have put in place an inclusive communication and engagement process to address issues before implementation. The inability to manage and peacefully de-escalate the crisis is also a failure of crisis leadership. The Kenya crisis is a text book case for the importance of effective citizen communication and engagement in policy implementation, public administration and political leadership. Yesterday, President Ruto fired majority of his cabinet because it had become clear that they had lost the confidence of the people, and lacked the skills and capability to THINK beyond the traditional brute force and divide-and-rule tactics (that is the default approach for countries like Nigeria). https://lnkd.in/e7Nxdm2Z Time will tell whether this trend is replicated in other #African countries but I see a progressive trend of citizens doing more of the following: - Inserting themselves into conversations around the political system and leadership. - Holding public sector officials to account - Scrutinizing public expenditure and asking for more clarity on issues. - Taking active interest in implementation of public policies that affect their quality of life The question I would ask anyone working in the public sector or political communication space is: For how much longer will the old-school, top-down, divisive communication approach work? What would it take to become more strategic and inclusive in communication and stakeholder management? https://lnkd.in/eUhtSJ64

🌟 Elevate Your Public Affairs Expertise 🌟 Are you ready to unlock the power of Public Affairs and take your professional practice to new heights? Join us for an exclusive course designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in this dynamic field. 🔍 Course Overview: In this comprehensive program, we delve into the core aspects of Public Affairs, covering a range of topics essential for success in today's competitive landscape: 👉 Introduction to Public Affairs: Understand the fundamentals of Public Affairs, distinguishing it from Public Relations and mastering key actions such as strategy development and political communication. Engage in a stimulating networking workshop to expand your industry connections. 👉 Public Affairs Strategy for Different Audiences: Learn to craft targeted strategies tailored to diverse stakeholders, including media outlets, parliamentary bodies, and corporate entities. Explore effective communication methods and techniques for managing messaging across various platforms. 👉 **Analyzing and Implementing Public Affairs Strategy:** Dive deeper into the practical implementation of Public Affairs strategies, including analyzing their impact, selecting appropriate spokespeople, and effectively promoting messages to both media and political figures. 👉 Dealing with Westminster: Navigate the intricacies of political engagement within the Westminster system, covering essential activities like organising ministerial meetings, presenting petitions, and influencing election manifestos. 👉 Raising Ethical Standards: Conclude the course by exploring the importance of upholding ethical standards in Public Affairs, ensuring adherence to professional guidelines for integrity and transparency in all lobbying activities. 🚀 Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your Public Affairs expertise and propel your career forward. Enroll now and join us on the journey to success! [https://lnkd.in/ewuKDJ-h] #PublicAffairs #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking #StrategyDevelopment #EthicalStandards #CareerGrowth

The Internal Side of Public Affairs: Exclusive Online Discussion 5 (26 Sept) 🌐 How to Measure and Articulate Public Affairs Success 🌐 In our series of Internal Side of Public Affairs online discussions, we have started to look at some of the biggest challenges Public Affairs professionals face in their internal work. The ones we have covered are - Unclear or Unrealistic Leadership Expectations for Public Affairs - Lack of Alignment between Public Affairs and Other Departments / Functions - Lack of Understanding of What Public Affairs Is/Does/Can Do for an Organization   While discussing these an issue that has come up time and again is the challenge of measuring and articulating Public Affairs success. What can you measure? How do you do it? And how do you best articulate this to your organization to have the right impact. This is what we are going to focus on in our next online discussion group. So, join us for an insightful peer-to-peer online discussion where we'll dive into strategies and best practices for measuring and demonstrating the true impact of Public Affairs. Whether you're looking to: ✅ Understand more about how to measure Public Affairs work ✅ Better communicate the role and value of Public Affairs internally ✅ Or simply learn from like-minded professionals Then this is the place for you. As usual we want to discuss how people are tackling this challenge. What are your options? What is working? What have people learnt? What is not working and what should you look out for? Join us to share your experience and learn from others. 📅 Date: Thursday 26th September 🕒 Time: 1600-1700 CET 📍 Location: Online Teams Call ✅ Participants from the last Internal Side of Public Affairs Discussion will be sent the invite directly. If you did not join us in the past then please register here and I will send you the event placeholder and register for interest for future events; https://lnkd.in/eTTFRebW If you want to discuss this issue in more detail, ahead of or separate from the webinar just DM me. #publicaffairs #AdvocacyStrategy #Advocacy #GovernmentAffairs Pär Nygårds Dr. Per-Erik Wolff Per Marxen Dr. Stephen Massey Dimitris Vartholomaios Anders Kopp Anna Aleksandra Koj Paul Shotton Aaron McLoughlin Andras Baneth Wouter Lox Claudia Breure Pieter Walraven Carmen Muñoz Jodar Irene Matías Campano Jorge Espinosa de Los Monteros Romero Kelly Langley Mickey Langley Tom Banks Laila Pinheiro Gabriela Keseberg Dávalos Martina Petkova Aurica Pripa Katarína Gatialová Katarina Molin Viviana Spaghetti

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