Good Practice

In the quest for narrow expertise, many lobbyists have lost the ability to scramble out of their deep policy silo. Too many are unable to connect the policy dots that will impact them (their issue/clients) that come from outside their world. And, too often, they are simply unable to speak a language that anyone outside … Read more

I am struck that the best way to know the real intentions of a politician is to see how they vote on the issue, rather how they said they  will vote on the issue, or how they said they voted on the issue. I’m struck how some politicians will tell you one thing, and do … Read more

When a client asks me to find a solution to a tough question, I use one of the following approaches, and often combine them. Go for a long walk: Going for a walk, in nature, with trees, is one of the best ways to find answers. For reasons I don’t understand, when the mind is … Read more

The next time someone staggers up to you and insists victory is imminent, here are some simple things you can ask, to test if the political fairies are at work or not: 8 Questions They Need to Be Able to Yes To Do you know the procedure Is what you want legal Do you have … Read more