Applying Actuarial Thinking to Public Sector Politics by Phil Doggart
Explore the insights shared by Philip Doggart in "Applying Actuarial Thinking to Public Sector Politics," focusing on the campaign, election process, door-to-door interactions, election strategies, results analysis, and aftermath of the General Election 2016.
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Applying Actuarial Thinking to Public Sector Politics PHIL DOGGART
Disclaimer The views expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter, Philip Doggart, and not necessarily of the Staple Inn Actuarial Society.
Agenda The Campaign The Election The General Election 2016 The Role of a Councillor
The Campaign Why get involved The Selection Process The Doorstep
The Doorstep Listen to the Concerns Always (almost) local bins, roads, trams National trends anyone but the SNP (except SNP supporters) Analysis of the Problems Are there city-wide or local solutions yes, no and maybe Party limitations Manifesto options What are the Solutions Manifesto commitments trams, schools, healthcare National developments Council Tax, Indy Ref 2
The Doorstep The Actuary s Worst Nightmare Knock on doors Talk to strangers Smile Street Stalls The Actuary s Skills Manage a number of simultaneous problems Think on your feet Presentation of solutions
The Election Nothing can be done nonsense! A-boards at polling stations Personal appearances at stations Phone calls Foot knock-up
The Election Worst day of your life!
The Results 4000 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 Count 1 Count 2 Count 3 Count 4 Count 5 C1 L SNP C2 Lib Green
The Aftermath Conservative win on popular vote Seats SNP win on seats SNP 19 Minority SNP/Labour coalition Conservative 18 Every vote counts Labour 12 Green 8 Lib Dem 6
The General Election 2016 Timing Perfect timing with 20% lead in the polls Campaign duration too long Manifesto Do not change the policies Policies define the leader Changing policies changes the leader Prime Minister Always have a leadership election Do not run a Presidential campaign with a non-Presidential leader
The Role of the Councillor Constituency Work Speak with the people who elected you Keep an eye on local issues Press A photo in the paper works wonders Use local papers for columns Keep contacts with influential journalists Committee and Chamber Be there! Read the papers!
Committee and Chamber Chamber Ask the pointed question Propose relevant motions and amendments Keep the politics to the Chamber creates impression with fellow councillors
Committee and Chamber Committee Read the papers Analyse the data Does the data match the conclusions of the paper? What is overlooked and what is overplayed? Is the paper consistent with Council policy?
Committee and Chamber My Committees Lothian Valuation Joint Board Corporate Policy and Strategy Governance, Risk and Best Value (alternate member) My Working Groups Welfare Reform Working Group Redford Barracks Working Group
What can actuaries offer? Logical thinking Analytical skills Strong questioning Communication skills Opportunities Local politics Local committees Board positions housing, education, etc
