I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
I can’t find the best way of finding out where someone stands on an issue than by either listening to or reading what they say. I prefer to do this unfiltered. Sure you can get a summary sent to you or read someone’s point of view, but I find that I miss something. There are … Read more
I’ve been re-reading Edward Tufte’s ‘Seeing With Fresh Eyes. Meaning, Space, Data and Truth’ (2020) Chapter 8 deals with Smarter Presentations and Shorter Meetings. In a town that has long meetings and comlex presentations,Tufte’s advice is unknown to many, but it is worth sharing. “The biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has … Read more
If I were designing an intense coaching programme for a young lobbyist, what should I put in? I’ve come up with a list of some process expertise and skills that would would benefit a young lobbyist at the start of their career. How to prepare, draft and write clear: 1. Issue notes, 2. Debate … Read more
We spend a lot of time sending letters to officials and politicians. Most don’t land well. These letters come across as whiny, babbling and incoherent. They get ignored and land up in the bin. This is my approach. Wireframe for a letter to the Commission Dear [Name] Subject Heading: Indicates the issue/procedure. Point 1: … Read more