I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
The concrete wall, headfirst, charging strategy It has taken me a long time to understand why some campaigns seem to be someone running headfirst, at speed, without a helmet, into a concrete wall. And then picking themselves up, mopping up the blood, and doing it again, and again. < /div> Why does this happen Over … Read more
Most lobbying efforts are going to fail. This applies to lobbying work by both industry and NGO interests. Backdrop I’ve been curious why so many people spend a lot of effort on doing something that, objectively, you can know before you even start, is going to fail. I thought failing, heroically of course, was just … Read more
The English language has a rich tapestry of phrases that can describe your work as a lobbyist. Here is a selection. If you have more, send them, and I’ll add them. _____________________________________________ To commit political suicide: To do something that will end your political career, or throw yourself into the political wilderness. Strange bedfellows: Unusual … Read more