Regulation is one of the most important and toughest risks any company has to manage (2005 McKinsey survey).  […more]

After globalisation, regulation by all kinds of public authorities is the most important  risk any company has to manage. Legislation of different origins determines the access to the market for products and services and the size and the functioning of the market itself. Legislation arrives as a result of complex political procedures and negotiations. It is prompted by real or perceived public needs and it is stimulated by the most diverse lobbies, ranging from political parties seeking electoral support, trade unions or non-governmental organisations responding to their member’s views, or quite simply from competitors seeking to create an advantage for themselves.

Much lobbying is an ineffective waste of company resources and sometimes even socially irresponsible. […more]

Innovative lobbying focuses on anticipation. [… more]

Innovative lobbying uses the same management techniques and concepts as for normal commercial activities. […more]

Innovative lobbying is an integral part of a long-term strategy for competitive advantage. […more]