When you’re thinking of the fun things you can do at work, what springs to mind?

Chances are government engagement isn’t the first thing you thought of, but it can be fun, and it should be. The more you enjoy it, the more impact you will have - and that will have a flow on effect to your organisation.

The world is changing quickly, and political engagement is more important than ever. Organisations need government engagement skills, but they also require knowing how to transform that engagement to real advocacy power to make things happen.

Most of us spend more time we’d like to admit scrolling through TikTok or Instagram reels. There are some genuinely funny and talented people out there and then there are others who are…a little unusual.

From the completely absurd, to the moving and informative, online videos have transformed social and traditional media as journalists and content creators use short form video to build authority and boost their profiles.

With governments looking to reduce dependency on big consulting firms, there are opportunities for not-for-profit organisations: Leverage expertise, establish a clear niche, and be cautious about associations with the Big Four consulting firms to support positive policy outcomes.