I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
Aaron There is something most lobbyists never want to admit. For some clients/interests you can’t win at the moment in time they come asking for help. I’ve experienced this working for both NGOs and industry. It is tempting to ignore political reality, and hope intercession from forces unknown and unseen, will sway the day. They rarely … Read more
If you don’t want to leave things to chance or hope that your memory is working effectively when you need it, you’ll rely on checklists/SOPs (standard Operating procedures), templates and good examples.If your work involves delegating to colleagues, you’ll follow up with loom videos, showing how you perform those tasks. Every time I get asked … Read more
One of the greatest challenges you’ll face as a lobbyist is ignoring the signs of upcoming legislative, political, policy or regulatory action. When the proposal/announcement comes out, you won’t have enough time to get prepare and respond. The harbingers that all is quiet and that there is nothing to see here will go to amazing … Read more
A friend asked me why his ask for public policy change was not landing. I gave him this checklist below and asked him to tick off if he thought any could be met. Your message makes no sense. It is written in double Dutch. The messenger is unclear. The messenger displays some anti-social traits. Your … Read more