The process of managing government relations offers several best practices that leading companies use to influence government policy and prevent excessive regulation. The process focuses on methods that successful companies use to ensure effective lobbying and to build coalitions with businesses that share their regulatory and political goals.

This document contains leading practices for managing government relations. These practices include specific steps for creating a comprehensive government relations strategy that builds a relationship between the company and government decision-makers so they can work together to create a better business climate.