How Europe’s Leaders have moved to back 2050 carbon neutrality

Reading Peter Ludlow’s European Council Briefing Notes provides a valuable insight into the deliberations of the Heads of State and Government.  Today, on the key issues, it is the Heads of State and Government, who decide the direction and the endpoint.   On Climate Change, European leaders have firmly taken control. Just a few years ago, … Read more

Really, people don’t care about you.

Really, people don’t care about you. Recently,  I was teaching a graduate class and realised that only a few people knew about some of the interests I defend. It confirmed what I had long believed. The public does not care about your cause/interest. When you spend your time absorbed 24/7/365 on one issue it is … Read more

Five skills I look for when I hire new graduates

Last week I was asked about the skills I looked for when recruiting a recent graduate. I came up with the following: 1. Write  clearly I think the most useful skill is being able to write and communicate clearly. University does a bad job of teaching this skill. If you want to get ahead, learn … Read more