I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
Policymakers have a tough job. They are tasked with making decisions. Those decisions are taken based on a lot of assumptions. And those assumptions come from what is presumed to be correct data and information. If the data is wrong, there is a high chance of serious negative unintended consequences, and the policy goals will … Read more
If you like these videos from the BBC’s ‘Explainer-in-Chief’, you’ll love his book The Art of Explanation: How to Communicate with Clarity and Confidence. Here is a recent video. If you want to do something well, look at those who do it well and find out how they do it. And, even better, if they … Read more
I just finished a call with a cohort from The Good Lobby. I learned a lot from Agnese Marcon and the excellent campaign work of the Eurogroup for Animal. Below is a copy of the text I used. Maybe of use for some. I’ve removed the specific example of lessons learned in fish as I … Read more
A common challenge you’ll face as a lobbyist is when your client rejects your suggested way forward. For me, with a medical bent, this is when your diagnosis of the problem and treatment options are rejected. Don’t worry. This is common for many experts. I remember when I received cancer treatment. Some patients rejected the … Read more