I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
A series of posts on good practice in lobbying and campaigning
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
For the last few years, I’ve taught on a course at the EUI, “Unboxing the European Commission.” Over the years, the slides and case studies have been refined and become more forensic. The Commission’s working practices evolve. Yet, 99% of ordinary legislation goes through a familiar journey of adoption and legislative passage. The politics and … Read more
A lot of interests have the sense that they are not listened to in EU Brussels. They are likely right. I’ve long been curious why does an ancient Professor or the fishing industry, have more policy and political clout than a leading CEO or economic powerhouse industry. I’ve seen firsthand that the meek and (economically) … Read more
Recently, I was asked for help on an issue. After discussing the issue, I declined the work. First, I did not have the time needed to do a good job. Second, it was outside my narrow zone of competence. It is a lot easier to do good work in the few areas that you’ve mastered … Read more