Most associations and charities are represented by their senior leaders rather than ex-politicians within professional lobbying firms, and so the code of conduct may not apply directly to your organisation, however, it would be prudent to monitor the debate on the revised code to see what implications may arise for your advocacy work.
Month: October 2017
Trust in the 21st Century
‘Trust’ is a concept with which associations and charities have had a long and close relationship. The professions, in particular, have long recognised that the asymmetry of knowledge between practitioners and their clients/patients places a special ethical burden on them to always act with the interests of their clients as their top priority. Regrettably, some… Continue reading Trust in the 21st Century
Social Capital: Bonds, Bridges and Linkages
I believe that third sector policy workers are a community of interest who share certain norms, values and understandings, but that this could be enhanced by increased dialogue and sharing of experience amongst practitioners.
Notifiable Data Breach Scheme Resources
Even if your not-for-profit organisation does not wish to provide feedback on these drafts, you may find it helpful to review these resources with a view to updating your risk register before the new requirements take effect early next year.
What’s your ‘stake’, and why are you holding it?
What is ‘at stake’ when we debate policy options is one of the key dimensions for argument, especially when there are differences of opinion about what ‘good’ is sought from the implementation of a proposed policy measure.