Life on the Campaign Trail

I spent a few years running campaigns – political and NGO. I loved the work, but it tires you out. It exhausts you but it fun. If you are tempted to live on the road as a political campaign consultant I’d recommend you read this first@ http://m.smh.com.au/opinion/how-to-survive-a-campaign-and-not-sell-your-soul-20120608-2015d.html    

How To Run A Political Campaign

How To Run A Political Campaign Good Campaign Models I was chatting with a think tank whose work I admire a great deal. Their head explained how they engage in changing public policy decisions. Issue Management Plan Analytic Work: Papers, conferences, talks – intellectual ammunition Marketing/Communication: reaching out to the relevant audiences for this issue … Read more

Why Wonkers Need to Watch More Movies

How do you connect quickly with a politician or policy maker.  The traditional path is the position paper. It has its place. But, often  position papers are organic cures for insomnia. I have a few by my bed side cabinet to help bring the sleep and dreams. They are amazingly effective. 2 paragraphs down I … Read more