TEH TARIK  GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS:  HOW TO BE A GOOD POLITICIANS (ADUNS  & MP’S)

 

1) BE HUMBLE

-There is no positional power.

-Be aware of how little power you have individually.

- Power is only a product of collective action.

 

2) BE NICE TO OTHERS

- Keep people on side, you might need their support later.

 

3) THINK STRATEGICALLY

-  Where is The  Power?

- How can i get others to agree?

-Who will back me? Create a situation where everyone gain something.

 

4)  SPECIALISE

-  Pick a topics that interest you  and research it throughly.

- Become one of the experts in the Parliament on your topics

- Eventually, others will seek your point of view,publicly and privately,and this will give you considerable standing and influence.

 

5) HAVE CLEAR AND ACHIEVABLE GOALS

- Know what you want to achieve from the time you were elected.

- Do not try to change the World.

-Pick objectives that are measurable (This is good for your own morale)

 

6) UNDERSTAND THE ISSUES

- Research. If you are discussing any issue-local to international- make sure you have all the most up-to-date information.

 

7) LISTEN TO OTHERS

- Do not think you understand it all. Others experience will probably be different to yours, and they may help you to re-think your view.

-anyway in a democracy,their view also counts.

 

8)  LEARN HOW TO SAY ‘NO” KINDLY AND WITH RESPECT.

- Sometimes this is not easy! but you might need that person’s support later..so avoid offending.

 

9) UNDERSTAND YOUR INSTITUTION.

- The more you understand the rule of procedure and the traditions of the parliament, the more you will be able to use these to achieve your goals.

 

10) EARN RESPECT

- Show you respect the views and experience of others.

- Demonstrate that you can be trusted.

- Learn to recognise corrupt behaviour.

 

 

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