Lobbying

“The race is not to the swift … but time and chance happen to them all” Ecclesiastes 9:11  As you set off on your legislative journey, things may come out of no-where and delay you. The adoption of Directive (EU) 2018/851 on waste was not swift or certain.  Unexpected political disruptions sidelined the proposal, to see … Read more

There are a few things that I would advise not doing. Doing media interviews without coaching is plain stupid. It’s not sensible to copy Tony Hayward. I’d not recommend acting as your own lawer. It’s unlikely to turn out well.  I’d not recommend doing your own medical diagnosis or surgery, with or without the help … Read more

Pilots have flight plans. Before they go into the air , they go through a checklist and review  their flight plan.  When they are in the air, they’ll adjust their journey, depending on weather conditions and turbulence.  Their final journey won’t be exactly the same one they planned for. They know from the start that … Read more

If you read the minutes of the Regulatory and Advisory Committees, you’ll get a good idea of what works best.  I find it useful to read the minutes from the: SEAC RAC Member State Committee Reading the official record, you will see the approaches that work and those that don’t.  I’ve adapted my game plan … Read more