Methods used to influence decision makers
- 1. METHODS used to influence Decision makers
- 3. Direct actionAny action seeking to achieve an immediate or direct result, esp. an action against an established authority or powerful institution.This includes Picketing, strikes, blockades, demonstrations, and protests.
- 5. Lobbying
- 6. LobbyingTo try to influence (an official) to take a desired action.Usually trying to get politicians to support their issue.
- 7. Lobbying
- 8. Petitions, pre-printed letters, postcards
- 9. Petitions, pre-printed letters, postcards A formally written request, showing the names of people who support an issue. This is then directed to the decision makers.
- 10. Petitions, pre-printed letters, postcards
- 11. Letters
- 12. LettersWritten personal letters to Decision makers stating their position on an issue.
- 13. Advertising (use of media)
- 14. Advertising (use of media)Paid announcements newspaper, Television, radioStickersPamphlets InternetDVDs
- 15. Advertising (use of media)
- 16. Use of prominent people
- 17. Use of prominent peopleAsking people who are well know and respected by the community to help support their cause.
- 18. Use of prominent people
- 20. Own research
- 21. Own researchInterest groups fund their own scientific or social reports to provide evidence on an issue
- 23. Forming partnershipsGroups of similar interest join together to pool their resources.
- 26. Information meetingsUsed to engage and inform the community