The Vanguard Network Publishes New Article: “Government Affairs Takes More Than Hiring a Lobbyist. Getting Internal Buy-In Is Key.”

The Vanguard Network has released a new feature highlighting insights from Terry Szmagala, Founder and Principal of TGS Advisory and former Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Eaton.

In “Government Affairs Takes More Than Hiring a Lobbyist,” Szmagala discusses how companies can turn government affairs from a reactive function into a strategic advantage. Drawing on decades of experience leading public policy efforts, he emphasizes that success requires internal alignment, strong communication, and leadership engagement—not just lobbying in Washington.

The article explores how cross-functional collaboration and incremental “first downs” can create lasting enterprise value while transforming government relations into a driver of growth.

Read the full article here.

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