I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
I take a minimalist approach to lobbying and campaigning. There is only one thing that really matters. It is getting enough votes to get your position adopted into law. I don’t mind if the people voting for the client’s position are backing that position because they agree with the client for the same reason, or … Read more
These are the 4 books that influenced my thinking on lobbying and campaigning. Chris Rose, How To Win Campaigns: This is the NGO campaign bible. Anyone serious about influencing public policy and political decisions should have a dog eared copy. It breaks down stages and steps in setting up and delivering a winning campaign. … Read more
This morning back from vacation a colleague joked that something I said was from my Magic 8 Ball. If you want to remind yourself what it is, watch this video. The more “yes” answers you can give to these 8 questions, the better the place you are in. Have you picked up … Read more
Yesterday I bumped into an excellent lobbyist and campaigner who has switched to becoming the CEO of a successful company. We chatted about some of the reasons why people don’t get the public policy and political decisions they want. I’ve jotted down some of the reasons below. They are surprisingly common. How many can you … Read more