Checklists

If you enjoy a hive mind work life, jumping between seemingly random issues and procedures, you should stop reading now. The development and passage of EU laws follow a process. A series of steps, from start to end, that provide you, the lobbyist, a limited number of chances to promote and sometimes secure your client’s … Read more

From time to time, you will help clients make regulatory submissions.  Basic Rules for all Submissions Golden Rules When preparing regulatory submissions, you should follow this golden rule: A regulatory submission should make it easy for the person considering the application. Your submission should be self-standing. Your document should convey all that needs to be … Read more

Yesterday, I endured a punishment beating. I read a letter sent to the Commission’s leadership. I felt sorry for the Commission President’s team and the official who had to prepare the reply. It is just one example, out of many,  of the poor writing that lobbyists launch at officials, politicians, and their clients.  It is … Read more

Atul Gawande in “Better” mentions the APGAR test, which is performed on newborn babies. It has helped save the lives of many. I realised that I use a checklist that is, for all intents and purposes, similar. Over the years, I’ve used it with NGOs and Industry to help bring files back from the political … Read more