April 25, 2023
1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET
Virtual
Time and opportunities can be fleeting when you lobby. Making a rapid and positive impact is essential to achieving your government relations goals. Join this workshop to learn the skills, secrets, and techniques to develop powerful messages and present your arguments persuasively. Whether you need to persuade a legislator or a member of their staff, make a 30-second pitch to decisionmakers, or present your position with a compelling narrative — first impressions count, and this workshop will help equip you with the knowledge and skills to ensure that first impression is a good one.
Featured Topic & Speakers
In this workshop, you’ll gain insight into:
- Choosing the right approach to your meeting, including meeting strategy, preparation, and pre-briefings;
- Messaging, persuasion techniques, and speaking styles;
- How to deliver powerful, succinct, and persuasive arguments; and
- How body language can help you deliver your case.
Yasmin Nelson
Senior Principal
Bracewell LLP
Charlyn Stanberry
VP, Government Relations
National Association of Broadcasters
This program is eligible for 2 credits toward the Certificate in Government Relations and Lobbying and 2 credits toward the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.
Agenda
1:30 p.m. Welcome and introductions
1:35 p.m. Preparation and Persuasion
In this session we will:
- Walk through how to determine the most appropriate meeting strategy
- Discuss how to prepare for your meeting
- Talk about the importance of having different angles of argument ready
- Highlight how to be succinct yet still convey your key points
- Cover how to establish yourself as a trusted resource to the elected official and their team (and maintain that relationship)
Charlyn Stanberry
VP, Government Relations
National Association of Broadcasters
2:30 p.m. Break
2:45 p.m. Case studies
In this session we will:
- Share examples of successful lobbying
- Discuss how to build relationships with policy opponents
- Highlight differences and similarities between lobbying at the local, state, and federal levels
- Provide an overview of lobbying trends to keep in mind
Yasmin Nelson
Senior Principal
Bracewell LLP
3:45 p.m. Adjourn
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- Members: $289
- Non-Members: $399
Additional discounts may apply to this meeting. These discounts may include:
For multiple registrants: A discount will apply to the standard member/non-member rate for organizations that register two or more participants for the same meeting. The first registrant will pay full price, the second participant will receive a 10% discount and each additional registrant will receive a 15% discount. To register multiple participants, you may either register online or download the print and fax registration form.
Member discounts: Discounts for members are applied to all Public Affairs Council meetings.
Non-members: Join the Council today, and save by registering at the member rate and using the $200 new-member coupon you will receive. Contact our membership team for information about joining the Council.
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