Freak and absolutely incomprehensible weather nowadays--a moments sunshine, then thunder. A gush of chilling wind, rain pelts--then the fiery, scorching fireball bakes the hell out of you. Environmentalist shriek: "Nincompoops! Its global warming!" Businessmen: "$$$!!!" For most of us, life goes on. Until...
It ended up being a discussion and sharing session. We contemplated, reflected, pondered and sighed occasionally. A plethora of issues were tabled ranging from IP, the structure of HSC, the people factor, 11 and 12 SLC, selection camp, analysis of Junior Councillors, just to name a few.
Council appraisal or discussion? The former to me would simply mean a matter of formalities. The latter, the latter...
If there is the quintessence of advice that I may offer to resolve the most challenging problem ahead, it is this: Use soft power. Mutual affirmation of power. The more you intend to rebel, bare hatred and question, the tighter the grip will be. Inevitable and perhaps painful, but this is the way. Build trust and understanding, then work within the parameters. And soon to your surprise you will find them broaden, trust me.
Some in CO may find this very familiar. Yes, the same concept and system needs to be applied to Council too.
