Politics and Timing: A Delicate Balance
In the realm of politics, timing is crucial just like in any other aspect of life. This concept is eloquently captured by the phrase "Politics is like sex, timing is everything." Explore the nuances of political strategy and decision-making through the lens of this analogy. Delve into the interplay of power dynamics, agendas, and priorities in the context of policy proposals and navigating stakeholder relationships. Unveil the art of crafting strategies to garner support and drive implementation within the challenging landscape of political negotiations and governance. Discover how timing can make or break political endeavors, shaping outcomes and shaping the trajectory of political initiatives.
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Politics is like sex, timing is everything. -Someone with a filthy mind
Frank Lazarski Frank Lazarski Graduate of Maxwell School (MPA) Former President of United Way of Central New York Political Strategy Consultant Adjunct Professor at Syracuse University
Policy Proposal Policy Proposal Merging Onondaga County and the City of Syracuse Snow Removal We will be sending you into your groups to come up with a strategy
Merging Onondaga County and the City of Syracuse Snow Removal Players Position X Power X Priority = Prince Score County Executive +4 X 4 X 4 = +64 County Legislators -3 X 4 X 3 = -36 CSEA (Union for Civil Service) -5 X 2 X 3 = -30 Syracuse Common Council -2 X 4 X 3 = -24 Mayor +4 X 1 X 3 = +12 Sum of Positive Scores and One Half of Neutral Scores Sum of Absolute Values of All Scores, Including Neutral Scores 76 166= .457 = (46%) =
Assignment Assignment State a strategy to gain support from players to implement the policy Pick a player State what the player would do State what the results of the strategy would be Players Position X Power X Priority = Prince Score County Executive +4 X 4 X 4 = +64 County Legislators CSEA (Union for Civil Service) -3 X 4 X 3 = -36 -5 X 2 X 3 = -30 Syracuse Common Council -2 X 4 X 3 = -24 Mayor +4 X 1 X 3 = +12
State a strategy to gain support from players to implement the policy Pick a player State what the player would do State what the results of the strategy would be
Group Work Instructions Group Work Instructions You will have 15 minutes with your group to complete the assignment Fill out the template provided to you by your TA We will call you back in and one member from each group will be asked to share their group s strategy with the rest of the class Be prepared to present your work!
For next class Review Exercise 11.1 and read pages 129-130 in the textbook for next class (note: 11.1 is worth 40 points!)
