I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
A series of posts on good practice in lobbying and campaigning
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
When you are working in advocacy, you’ll be harnessing: A deep understanding of the process to bring about policy/legislative change. An understanding of the broader policy playbook and political environment. The ability to communicate your asks to the intended audience. The skill set to campaign. Take your asks from a standing start, and make it … 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
A friend has started a new job. He has found the response from officials and political advisers frosty. The reason is simple. The organisation he works for is not trusted. I was not surprised. I know very reasonable officials and politicians who don’t trust his organisation. When you are in this place, it is not … Read more