Perspectives and insights for Public Affairs

Andreas Thyrring - Nordic Voices of Influence
On public affairs as a people business: measuring on the bottom line, lessons from two top politicians and why AI can’t replace the craft.

Webinar: The Swedish Lobbying Register: What do Public Affairs, Legal and Management need to have in place before 2027?
How to prepare for the Swedish Lobbying Register before July 2027 – lessons from Finland and the new law explained.
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Kristin Mesteig - Nordic Voices of Influence
On public affairs in the pharmaceutical industry: getting in early, building networks and learning to speak to the hearts of decision-makers.

The importance of timing in Public Affairs
In Public Affairs, being right isn't always enough. You also have to be right at the right time.

Measure stakeholder engagement to move from activity to impact
Public Affairs KPIs shouldn't stop at counting meetings. See how to move from activity-tracking to a real, measurable picture of stakeholder engagement.

Why organisations fail at effective stakeholder management
Most Public Affairs teams work hard, but still fall short on stakeholder impact. Here are the four mistakes that explain why, and how to fix them.

Public Affairs in Election Years
Public Affairs in election years requires a focus on storytelling, managing political risks, and building ties with future leaders.

Stakeholder engagement: A beginners guide
Master the art of stakeholder engagement in Public Affairs with this beginner's guide. Learn about strategic timing, political hooks, and effective follow-up to boost your impact.

Trends for Public Affairs in 2026
We are looking ahead to what 2026 will bring for Public Affairs: Responsibility for risk assessment, increased reporting and measuring, and further integration of AI.

Stakeholder mapping and how to use it in your Public Affairs efforts
Stakeholder mapping is a simple but proven tool for Public Affairs professionals that creates a comprehensive overview of the stakeholder landscape, while also being understandable for other people in your organization.

Political monitoring: An essential tool for Public Affairs
Political monitoring is a key tool for Public Affairs teams; allowing them to stay ahead of political developments, keeping management informed, and ultimately maximizing their political influence.

Stakeholder Management in a Digital Age - From Spreadsheets to Strategic Engagement
Stakeholder management is becoming a central and strategic discipline. Organisations - and Public Affairs teams in particular - must embrace it to keep up in a digital age.