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We need to build movements not create more barriers…

Neil Pharaoh, Monday, 22nd November 2021 -  The old adage that you catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar is never more correct than in the era of growing “cancel” culture. Remember, movements are created with open arms, not closed views, writes Neil Pharaoh.

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What does a 2022 government engagement calendar look like?

Neil Pharaoh, Monday, 11th October 2021 -  A great event can make a big difference to political stakeholders, writes Neil Pharaoh, who shares some things to remember when thinking about your engagement calendar for next year.

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The time to do your 100 day plan is now

Neil Pharaoh, Tuesday, 28th September 2021 -  With a federal election likely in either December 2021 or March next year, it is time to get your own 100 day plan in order, writes Neil Pharaoh.

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Is the social purpose sector in Australia too self-righteous?

Neil Pharaoh, Monday, 30th August 2021 -  Neil Pharaoh thinks it could be. He suggests it’s time for those in the sector to assess their policy positions on a number of issues and stop sweating the small stuff.
Passing the message stick

Taking back control of the First Nations narrative

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 24th August 2021 -  “We need to go back to what works and stop trying to appeal to governments who aren't listening to us.” 

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What makes people care?

Neil Pharaoh, Tuesday, 17th August 2021 -  Those involved in advocacy and campaigning need to use the science of what makes people care as a foundation for their strategy, writes Neil Pharaoh, who looks at the five principles that help organisations connect their work to what people care abou
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Charity sector faces new advocacy threat

Danielle Kutchel, Monday, 16th August 2021 -  Sector leaders say the government is trying to make charities less visible during election periods

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No, the minister is not your only target stakeholder…

Neil Pharaoh, Monday, 2nd August 2021 -  This fortnight, Neil Pharaoh dives into what he thinks is the most common sentence he has said when working with clients: “the minister is not your only stakeholder”. 

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What you should leave behind in your next political meeting

Neil Pharaoh, Monday, 5th July 2021 -  Which documents are you taking with you to your next big political meeting and which are you leaving behind? Neil Pharaoh shares some insights.

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Your biggest asset in a meeting may not be who you think

Neil Pharaoh, Tuesday, 22nd June 2021 -  Putting your best foot forward in a government or political meeting may be more complicated than you think. Neil Pharaoh takes a look at who is best to bring along, and perhaps who to exclude from meetings with political stakeholders and government.
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