{"product_id":"mastering-the-dark-art-of-mike-smith-9781923630017","title":"Mastering the Dark Art of Lobbying: Getting to 'Yes' with Government","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou want something from government. A decision. A policy change. A contract. Project approval. Protection from a bad outcome.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLobbying has long been seen as a murky, insider game - dominated by big corporations, political operators and those with the loudest voices. But done properly, lobbying is neither sinister nor mysterious. It is a legitimate, ethical and often essential part of how good decisions are made.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMike Smith's decades of experience inside government, political parties, unions and professional lobbying mean \u003cem\u003eMastering the Dark Art of Lobbying\u003c\/em\u003e is not a book about shortcuts, secret deals or 'who you know'. It's a practical guide to understanding decision-makers, shaping proposals to which government can actually say yes, choosing the right timing and avoiding the mistakes that derail otherwise good ideas. Blending real-world examples, clear frameworks and hard-won insights, this book demystifies lobbying and shows you how individuals, small businesses and community organisations can advocate confidently, ethically and successfully - whether you do the lobbying yourself or engage professional help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever wondered how government decisions are really made, or how to give your idea the best chance of success, this book is your starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mike Smith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1923630016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781923630017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mike Smith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.54lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.48d","brand":"Mike Smith","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852735918335,"sku":"9781923630017","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mastering-the-dark-art-of-mike-smith-9781923630017","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}