ICE offers a variety of consulting services its unique strengths in research, analysis, and policy development. Some key areas where its expertise can be valuable:
Strategic Research and Analysis
Polling Research. Key areas of this service include:
- Voter demographics and segmentation: Identifying key voter groups based on age, income, location, and interests.
- Issue identification: Understanding concerns and priorities of voters to develop relevant positions and platforms.
- Messaging testing: Refining campaign messages to ensure they resonate with target voters and effectively communicate a platform vision.
Legislative Research. Conceptualization and development of effective legislation. Research undertakings here include:
- Policy impact assessment: Predicting the potential social and economic consequences of proposed legislation.
- Stakeholder analysis: Identifying groups impacted by the legislation (businesses, citizens, etc.) to help ensure all perspectives are considered.
- Public opinion research: Gauging public support for proposed legislation to help build consensus and tailor outreach efforts.
- Data analysis of existing problems: Researching existing data on an issue to help craft targeted solutions within a legislative bill.
Policy Analysis. Interest groups and businesses operating in highly regulated environments can benefit from ICE’s expertise in analyzing proposed or existing policies. ICE can assess the potential impact of regulations and provide recommendations for navigating them effectively.
Social Impact Assessment. Businesses increasingly prioritize their social and environmental impact. ICE can help assess the potential impact of a company’s operations on surrounding communities and the environment, suggesting ways to minimize negative effects and maximize positive one.
Policy Advocacy and Development
- Government Relations. ICE can work with companies to develop strategies for engaging with policymakers on relevant issues. It can draft white papers, conduct lobbying efforts, and provide expert testimony to influence policy decisions.
- Regulatory Compliance. ICE can help companies understand complex regulations and develop strategies for ensuring compliance. It can also analyze proposed regulations and advocate for changes that benefit the industry as a whole.
Capacity Building and Training
- Leadership Development. ICE can offer training programs for business and local government leaders on topics such as strategic thinking, decision-making, and effective communication.
- Public Policy Education. ICE can design educational programs to help businesses and the public better understand complex policy issues.