Good Practice
A series of posts on good practice in lobbying and campaigning
The Purity of Political Failure and How to Avoid It
Political failure is the choice of least resistance of many and I think the most popular. I’m a member of the UK Labour party, who for many years impersonated a political death cult. The voters just got it wrong. They wanted more socialism not less. They just didn’t realise it yet. Hold the line, and … Read more
Where can you find the best evidence to support your lobbying case
There are three places I’d recommend you look for good quality information on any public policy/regulatory issue. First up, is the 10K SEC filings. Companies provide an unnervingly honest assessment of any legislative, policy or regulatory risks to their portfolio. This includes their operations in the EU. Next up are deep dives by reputable think … Read more
Some Practical Tips for Dealing with Meetings
Meetings eat up your work week. Don’t be surprised if you have so many meetings that you don’t have time do the actual work that will move things forward. Meetings without an agenda and a pre-read fill many lobbyists’ agendas. They are often internal meetings. I’ve learned to avoid them. See how below. It allows … Read more