{"product_id":"9781860571268","title":"Public Affairs Guide to Scotland, The","description":"Written by two award-winning public affairs professionals, The Public Affairs Guide to Scotland provides practical advice and guidance to individuals and organisations wishing to influence policy makers, and to contribute to legislative change in Scotland.\n\n\nThe Public Affairs Guide to Scotland strips away the mysteries and         misconceptions of engaging with the Scottish Government, Opposition parties, MSPs and the civil service and explains how to deliver cost effective public  affairs activities that can achieve tangible outcomes.\n\n\nRobert McGeachy and Mark Ballard’s step-by-step guide will empower private, public and third sector organisations to manage their own public affairs       programmes, without the need to hire expensive consultants or specialist   lobbying companies, by comprehensively outlining:\n\n\nWhat your organisation could achieve by developing its own          in-house public affairs activities\nHow to identify the correct policy and legislative context via      effective parliamentary monitoring and by engendering good      relations with key policy makers \nHow to engage with the legislative process including Parliamentary Committees, Members’ Bills, Public  Petitions, Cross Party Groups, and Parliamentary Motions \u0026amp; Debates\nHow to create, organise and undertake a public affairs   programme most appropriate for your organisation including hosting            parliamentary receptions, attending party conferences and joint-working with a partner organisation\n\n\nFull of useful hints and tips, and written with the benefit of years of experience and success in the profession, The Public Affairs Guide to Scotland is the essential tool for those organisations needing to engage with the legislative process of the Scottish Parliament and its policy development.","brand":"Robert McGeachy Mark Ballard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52461963182344,"sku":"9781860571268","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/8519\/2712\/files\/9781860571268.jpg?v=1770799312","url":"https:\/\/www.ffolio.wales\/products\/9781860571268","provider":"ffolio.wales","version":"1.0","type":"link"}