Good Practice

Over 25 years of lobbying and campaigning, there is one constant: a superhuman will appear, and all the problems will disappear. This mystical saviour has taken many forms. Unicorns riding pink fluffy clouds A my little Pony character with special powers to defeat evil Roger Helmer MEP   Superman or Superwoman     What they … Read more

How do you negotiate? Negotiating happens the world over.  The bargaining and haggling in bazaars to reach agreements is part of everyday life. Good negotiations are important to reach good legislative and policy outcomes.  They are a core part of the EU decision-making.   Despite their importance, there are few people with a successful track … Read more

Like any policy wonk, my summer reading is catching up on reading some reports. I’ve just read a good 250-plus-page report. The sort that is full of data, evidence and solutions. Before I read a report, I turn to my working checklist. I go through the report and tick when one of the items bellow … Read more

Some very common things I’ve seen over 25 years of lobbying and what you can do about it. You need a PhD to understand what they are trying to say. This is common. Most experts find it hard to communicate with people who don’t speak their version of expert dialectic. Most world-class experts can. If … Read more