I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
After many years working on substance lobbying, here are some of the most useful lessons learned in a checklist: Turn up. I am always surprised when people ignore the invite to be an observer and get annoyed when the opinion goes against them. Step in at the right time. Know the procedures as they … Read more
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