I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
I’ve found that clear thinking for political campaigning and lobbying to be essential. I’ve found it to be rare. ‘Clear Thinking” helps you understand why it is hard to think clearly, the many upsides of doing it, and how to do it. I guess I prefer clear thinking to the alternatives – fuzzy, self-deceptive, and … Read more
For a long time, I looked at preparing advocacy in the following sequence: ID a clear desired outcome Find the Evidence to support the asks for 1 ID if it is Politically Feasible ID if it is Legally Feasible Let’s look at those four steps in a little more detail. Step 1: ID a … Read more
A lot of time and money is spent on measuring the Public Affairs work. Earlier this year I gave a talk to PAC. I have some heretical thoughts.
10 too common ways lobbyists embrace political defeat in Brussels. Go to the Commission for the first time the week the College is about to adopt, preferably on a Tuesday. Meet the rapporteur and shadows for the first time on the day the report is going to be voted. Send 44-page position papers. … Read more