I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
I’ve been looking for example good position papers that are simple and direct. Finding a needle in a hay stack, blindfolded, is easier. If you are tasked with writing a position paper, I’d recommend reading and applying the recommendations of Jacques Barzun in Simple & Direct. A Rhetoric for Writers. Barzun’s 20 Principles. Principle … Read more
Have Your Say is a useful tool for the Commission to get feedback on new initiatives. It misses one opportunity for interests and the public to provide useful feedback. That is providing feedback on the draft Impact Assessment just before it is sent to the Regulatory Scrutiny Board. Now the only chance you get to … Read more
Even though the windows of opportunity to influence public policy and political decisions are clear, a lot of interests miss them. I’m asked what happens if you miss the opportunities. This is my answer. If you miss the window to influence a decision you have lost your chance. If it is public policy, it means … Read more
Lobbyists face some interesting challenges. Some may be tempted to cross over unwritten and written lines. I would be useful if there were a clear code of conduct, some ethical guidelines that are easy to understand and follow. The EP has one (here). EPACA (here) and the SEAP (here) have codes of conduct.. UK Lawyers … Read more