HOW TO BE A GOOD POLITICIANS

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.