October 30, 2018
1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET
Washington, DC or Virtual
This year, in every statehouse and in the halls of Congress, every advocate is competing aggressively for time, attention and support. To amplify your message and increase your chances of success, working with coalitions and alliances may be just what you need to stand out in the crowd.
Featured Topic & Speakers
Join us for a two-hour workshop, led by experts looking to answer the eternal question of what makes for successful alliances and what lessons can be learned from coalitions that have collapsed.
Tara Anderson
Director, External Mobilization
American Petroleum Institute
Ladan Manteghi
Senior Advisor, Global Social Enterprise Initiative
McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University
This program is eligible for 2 elective credits toward the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.
As a CAE Approved Provider educational program related to the CAE exam content outline, this program may be applied for 2 credits toward your CAE application or renewal professional development requirements.
Agenda
1:30 p.m. Building Effective Alliances and Coalitions
2018 is one of the noisiest political debate seasons in recent memory. The competition for support and resources is fierce, but built on shifting sands. To not only ride out the changes but emerge as a success story, it’s a good time to evaluate and build alliances and coalitions.
Join us to discuss how to be proactive in leveraging your current and potential coalitions and alliances. We will cover:
- How to determine when and why coalition development is helpful for your initiatives
- Different structures and types of alliances, and which one(s) to use and when
- How to find the right partners and unlikely allies
- Creating a mission statement and objectives that everyone can agree upon, and measuring success in achieving those objectives
- Opportunities to leverage alliances in the current political landscape that may differ from years past
Tara Anderson
Director, External Mobilization
American Petroleum Institute
2:30 p.m. Networking Break
2:45 p.m. Challenges, Solutions and Breaking Up
This session will address the challenges faced when working with partners — including competitors — and solutions to address common challenges. Topics include:
- Methods for ensuring consistent messaging
- What to do when a member of your coalition “goes rogue”
- Counter-coalitions and opposing views
- The signs that a coalition may no longer be necessary
- How to “break up” without burning bridges
Ladan Manteghi
Senior Advisor, Global Social Enterprise Initiative
McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University
3:45 p.m. Adjourn
Event Location
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