For small public affairs teams, reporting isn’t just about the quarterly deck — it’s about making sure leadership never learns something important before you do. In this episode of Policy Wins, Tommy Zei explains how lean teams can build a communication rhythm that keeps executives informed, demonstrates impact continuously, and turns reporting from a dreaded task into a natural byproduct of good workflow. Part of the Small Team, Big Impact series.
The “Break In Case of Emergency” Plan
When a crisis hits, the worst time to build your response plan is during the crisis itself. In this episode, Tommy Zei walks through the “Break In Case of Emergency” framework — from identifying your top political risks to mapping sign-off processes and activating allies — so your team moves from scrambling to responding in […]