I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
Some lobbyists seem to believe that just because someone is elected, they should go and seek their support. I’ve never understood this. There are two simple reasons for this. First, the support of some politicians is the political death knell for your client’s issue. Second, plenty of people have done well in Elections, who, at … Read more
There appears to be a Messianic preaching that AI will take over lobbyists’ jobs. I’m always sceptical of anyone who claims to have the silver bullet to bring about (political/policy) salvation. In particular, when the evangelical fervour is based on watching one episode of West Wing. Below are the tools I use. They replace tasks … Read more
I was surprised to be told that most lobbying job adverts focus on issue/technical expertise. Strangely, there is little interest in the ability to do the actual job of an effective lobbyist. Below are some core things I’d look for in a lobbyist (PDF and Mindmap). You’ll see that I put issue expertise at the … Read more
Over 30 odd years, I’ve come across some beliefs common to both NGOs and industry that are self-deception. Self-deception in campaigning and lobbying is common. It tends to guarantee that you will fail. I’ve listed some of them below. “The first principle is that you must not fool yourself, and you are the easiest person … Read more