What to Put in A Young Lobbyist’s Bootcamp

If I were designing an intense coaching programme for a young lobbyist, what should I put in? I’ve come up with a list of some process expertise and skills that would would benefit a young lobbyist at the start of their career.   How to prepare, draft and write clear: 1. Issue notes, 2. Debate … Read more

Moving on from the hive mind – Slow Productivity

Cal Newport Slow Productivity If you are a knowldge worker, you’ll like Cal Newport’s latest book. He makes the case for “Slow Productivity” – a philosphy for organising knowdlge work effors in a substainable and meaninful manner, based on 3 principles: Do fewer things. Work at a natural pace. Obess over quality. I’ll just extract … Read more

How long do you have to get your amendments taken up

A lot of time is spent trying to table to amendments to Commission proposals once they go out the door. I’m asked when is the best time to get your ideas taken up. My general answer is the best time to get your ideas taken up  is whilst the proposal is still being considered. Once … Read more

How to walk away from certain political defeat

Would you go to Court, knowing that the Supreme Court  of that country had just decided on the same matter of law, on analoagous facts, against you. Would you change your game plan if you knew that what your planned was almost certain of leading to defeat.  You would not repeat the same game plan … Read more