You know Brussels, of course, you work and live in the EU microcosm. But somehow, you feel that your work would be more efficient and effective if your members, the national groupings, the NGOs, or the institutions you represent in Brussels, would know more about the context in which you operate on their behalf. You need them to work better with you and to trust you. You need to create a sense of community with them and among them. You want to visibly maximise your influence and your impact.

Why not take advantage of your next pan-European General Assembly in Brussels or elsewhere, to give them an introduction on how the EU works, actually making clearer to them what your job in Brussels actually entails? In addition to the introductory seminar, you can treat them to a lunch or a dinner, complete with a key-note speech on the political trends in the EU.

More awareness and more team spirit. It will help you to do a good job for them, and they will be convinced that you do. All in one go.