I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
A series of posts on good practice in lobbying and campaigning
I was sent this post today. It is worth reading. The real value of a lobbyist – Knowing where to put the chalk mark For me, the real value of a lobbyist comes down to knowing the following: Knowing the right time to intervene. . Knowing the right person/people to engage with. Knowing the … Read more
This week I was asked if I would do some training on issue priortisation. I declined. It is not in my small circle of competence and I have an approach that many would be traumatised by, This is it. Summary Step 1: List the Public Policy/EU legislative Issues your organisation wants to work on. Step … Read more
Calm has some great sleep stories that I listen to send me to Sleep World. It is safer than reading briefing papers late at night. You may break you glasses. I find it more effective than Melatonin. And, I’ve moved away from more traditional sleep aids – booze. But, you don’t want your … Read more
I’ve been looking for example good position papers that are simple and direct. Finding a needle in a hay stack, blindfolded, is easier. If you are tasked with writing a position paper, I’d recommend reading and applying the recommendations of Jacques Barzun in Simple & Direct. A Rhetoric for Writers. Barzun’s 20 Principles. Principle … Read more