European Union: a short intro Prof. dr ir Gerda M. van Dijk Directeur Zijlstra Centrum, VU Hoogleraar Publiek Leiderschap VU Hoogleraar Organisatie Ecologie TiU
Bureaucratie gesloten (regels en procedures)
volgen volgens de regels
beĂŻnvloeden via de regels
Zich aanpassend (aanpassingsmodel)
BeĂŻnvloedend (invloedsmodel)
reactief onderhandelen
pro-actief strategisch handelen/spelen
Onderhandelen en netwerken open (onderhandelingsplatform)
1957 – present Within 50 years European Union a leading organisation ?? Working proces
European Union = Diversity 28 member states 500 million inhabitants 24 official languages a history of numerous wars EU = political, economic, social and cultural diversity
“organised wheeling and dealing�
ec.europa.eu
Organizing Public Affairs EU-playing field
EU Public Affairs Ad hoc TEAM
After van Schendelen MIB
EU public Affairs tasks 1.
Preparatory homework • Monitoring • Making long list • Scanning arenas • Drafting action plans • Informs board (member), board decides
2.
Internal implementation • Every priority dossier: ad hoc team • ‘Chef de dossier’ PA officer • Members: other staff units, technical experts, other relevant representatives
3.
To co-ordinate and to realise the external field work • Internal ad hoc team(s) • “Brussels Office”
After van Schendelen MIB
“organised wheeling and dealing�
ec.europa.eu