I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
This is a short list of things I think a young lobbyist needs to be comfortable with and master at the start of their career. Write clearly and concisely. Speak clearly and concisely. Visualise complex information. Use plain English. Pick up the phone to ask officials/politicians for information. Communicate without jargon. Present to a … Read more
Calm has some great sleep stories that I listen to send me to Sleep World. It is safer than reading briefing papers late at night. You may break you glasses. I find it more effective than Melatonin. And, I’ve moved away from more traditional sleep aids – booze. But, you don’t want your … 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
Over the last 28 years, I’ve worked for both NGOs and industry as a political consultant (plus politicians and the Commission). I’ve been fortunate to work for some of the most effective lobbyists and campaigners that industry and NGOs had to offer. There were a number of qualities that mark out the most successful lobbyists … Read more