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Ten Rules For Being a Good Politician (and Member of Parliament)

Ten Rules For Being a Good Politician (and Member of Parliament). Vicki Bourne Former Senator Australian Parliament. 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.

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Ten Rules For Being a Good Politician (and Member of Parliament)

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  1. Ten Rules For Being a Good Politician(and Member of Parliament) Vicki Bourne Former Senator Australian Parliament

  2. 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.

  3. 2. Be nice to others • Keep people on side — you might need their support later.

  4. 3. Think strategically • Where is the power? • How can I get others to agree? • Who will back me? • Create a situation where everyone gains something.

  5. 4. Specialise • Pick a topic that interests you and research it thoroughly. • Become one of the experts in the Parliament on your topic. • Eventually, others will seek your point of view, publicly and privately, and this will give you considerable standing and influence.

  6. 5. Have clear, achievable goals • Know what you want to achieve from the time you are elected. • Do not try to change the world. • Pick objectives that are measurable (this is good for your own morale).

  7. 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.

  8. 7. Listen to others • Do not think you understand it all. Others’ experience will probably be different to yours, and they may help you re-think your view. • Anyway, in a democracy their view also counts.

  9. 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.

  10. 9. Understand your Institution • The more you understand the rules of procedure and the traditions of the parliament, the more you will be able to use these to achieve your goals.

  11. 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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