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1. Posted by pnkiwi 9:57 am 1 Aug

   Many of our most effective leaders in public service are unable to provide timely advice to push things in the "best" direction for the country. If they do they are branded as being negative and/or a stirrer and their careers seem to stall. Voicing a contrary opinion and being reported on it in the media draws poilitical ire at the highest levels. The end result is middle managers and emerging leaders in public service who have become "yes" people. They try not to rock the boat and as a result mediocrity emerges. This in turn creates a "ambulance at the bottom of the cliff" effect where we are always reacting when something goes wrong rather than proactively shaping a better future for the country.