I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
One of my first projects in Brussels was to re-launch a report for a client that had pissed off the Commission. The client, an American outfit, thought what worked in DC worked in Brussels. They launched a report, that criticised the Commission, and found that the report had little traction with the Member States and … Read more
Rabbits caught in headlights As a lobbyist, you need to see through other people’s eyes, especially the eyes of those whose support you need. When you can do that, you can understand why other people behave the way they do. When you can convert what you want to say and do into someone … Read more
Newton’s Third law of Motion: “For every action there will always be an equal and opposite reaction.” If you pick up a cat by its tail it is going to try and scratch you. If you start swinging it around by its tail, its going to try and scratch your eyes out. If you do … Read more
The first thing I ask every new client is what type of proposal they are dealing with and where is the proposal in the adoption process. I do so for two simple reasons. First, as soon as you are clear about what type of initiative you are dealing with, the steps and actions you need … Read more