Timing is a vital element of lobbying strategy. Key questions include:

• What is the timing for the legislative process?
• Committee dates?
• Meetings when decisions are taken?
• Elections might mess up the schedule, or be an opportunity?
• Government sittings/sessions?
• Recesses and holidays?

You also need to focus for maximum impact. This means having just one agreed priority at any time (which should take most of your time and effort).