I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
More often than not, you know the outcome of a vote in the Committee or Plenary before a single vote is cast. When you see the results of the vote in Committee or Plenary, you are seeing the results of an agreement that was reached over the last two weeks before the vote. Few votes … Read more
If I were designing an intense coaching programme for a young lobbyist, what should I put in? I’ve come up with a list of some process expertise and skills that would would benefit a young lobbyist at the start of their career. How to prepare, draft and write clear: 1. Issue notes, 2. Debate … Read more
Cal Newport Slow Productivity If you are a knowldge worker, you’ll like Cal Newport’s latest book. He makes the case for “Slow Productivity” – a philosphy for organising knowdlge work effors in a substainable and meaninful manner, based on 3 principles: Do fewer things. Work at a natural pace. Obess over quality. I’ll just extract … Read more
A lot of time is spent trying to table to amendments to Commission proposals once they go out the door. I’m asked when is the best time to get your ideas taken up. My general answer is the best time to get your ideas taken up is whilst the proposal is still being considered. Once … Read more