I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
A friend asked me why his ask for public policy change was not landing. I gave him this checklist below and asked him to tick off if he thought any could be met. Your message makes no sense. It is written in double Dutch. The messenger is unclear. The messenger displays some anti-social traits. Your … Read more
I’ve just collected some of the key working documents of the Commission in one place. The Commission follows rules and guidelines to reach decisions. The rules and guidelines are hidden in plain sight and below. Only one core document is missing – The Work Programme – due in February 2024. Upcoming Items for the … Read more
Here are some things that I’ve learned/been reminded this year on making work easier. Good sleep is key. If you don’t sleep well, your next day is a wipe out. It is like turning up to work drunk. Don’t do it. You need to keep constantly learning in your core areas. Yes, it means … Read more
I was asked what I think a lobbyist should have mastered after 5 years. Here is the list. The challenge with lobbying is to become good at it, you need to go through the procedures more than a few times. It is not a book learning skill, it is something you learn by doing … Read more