I don't know if random promotions are the solution. Juries are more or less random, and I think the result is a lot of decisions about justice are made by people who are unqualified, unmotivated and generally unprepared for the responsibility that they are exercising. I wouldn't want that situation arising for high political office. On the other hand, are most politicians all that qualified, motivated (for the good of their constituents, that is) and responsible? Hmmm ...
It might be interesting to have a block of seats in Congress that are filled from a shortlist of candidates who meet certain basic, relatively objective criteria. Drawing in people with relevant knowledge and experience from various background such as academia, NGOs, social organizations, business and various professions into the political arena without forcing them through the meat grinder of party politics, fund raising and campaigning might be good for the country. Mind you, these ingenues might get eaten alive by the old school experienced politicians.
do we really think there is any real science behind advancement? The science is there, but in my experience, science, common sense and the best interests of the organization are almost always sacrificed for personal relationships, organizational politics and personal gain. People are people, after all.
Here's an article about a comparison between executives and psychopaths. http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/96/open_boss.html The same principle probably applies to career politicians.
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Date: 28/11/10 19:22 (UTC)It might be interesting to have a block of seats in Congress that are filled from a shortlist of candidates who meet certain basic, relatively objective criteria. Drawing in people with relevant knowledge and experience from various background such as academia, NGOs, social organizations, business and various professions into the political arena without forcing them through the meat grinder of party politics, fund raising and campaigning might be good for the country. Mind you, these ingenues might get eaten alive by the old school experienced politicians.
do we really think there is any real science behind advancement?
The science is there, but in my experience, science, common sense and the best interests of the organization are almost always sacrificed for personal relationships, organizational politics and personal gain. People are people, after all.
Here's an article about a comparison between executives and psychopaths.
http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/96/open_boss.html
The same principle probably applies to career politicians.