HOW TO BE A GOOD POLITICIAN

TIPS FOR POTENTIAL CANDIDATES (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.