Aaron

Rule 2: Keep the Misogynists away

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There is nothing more chilling to the ear to hear these words in a meeting “Please let me explain how these things work Madam”. If you hear those words from one of your colleagues, I can only hope that a fire alarm goes off and the meeting ends. If not, cut the meeting off, apologise … Read more

Rules of Lobbying: Rule 1 – Know the Procedures

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I want to pass on a few decades (27 + years_  of observations and experience about what I’ve found works in lobbying. Many of these Rules are about avoiding pitfalls of thinking that self-sabotage when it comes to campaigning and lobbying. These are ways to avoid fuzzy thinking, emotional outbursts and many other actions that … Read more

Have the anti-EU right stormed the barricades? No.

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  Over the last 2 days the English speaking press has given the impression that the Anti-EU right has stormed the barricades and there are on-going pitched battles at the Berlylamont HQ, reminsent of the scences from Civil War.   In a moment of dullness, I decided to do something shocking, and look at the … Read more

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A checklist for a chemical lobbyist

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After many years working on substance lobbying, these are some of the most useful lessons learned: 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 work in reality. Realise … Read more