in sciences and modernization of production is phenomenal. America would need an industrial renaissance- rebirthing and political govermentental restructuring to remain competitive. "Build Back Better" is laughable in comparison to what's happening today in Russia and China.
I agree. But there's a factor in Russia's success that I haven't seen mentioned: Putin's exceptional skill as a manager. As transcripts such as the above show, he's far more than a statesman (although most people would do well to excel at merely one of these roles). This is shown by many quotes from the transcript.
"When we just lock ourselves in offices and argue with each other, it is important to feel, and for me it is important to feel, how it responds, what results it can have in real life, in real practice, in real production."
Putin practices what I've heard called "management by walking around." He recognizes how the numerous layers of management and bureaucracy can distort the message originating from someone working in the field. Not only does he regularly communicate with industry representatives and encourage them to be frank, but he makes these discussions public. This would be unimaginable in the US. I trust that he's also made clear to government departments that he's not undermining them but rather collecting information that can help them better understand the people's needs.
"I don't really understand what you're talking about."
He's self-assured enough to reveal publicly that there's something he doesn't know or doesn't understand. He has good cause: it's hard to regularly read his statements without being awed by his command even of seemingly obscure facts.
"Seven years and 500 million is the result of a compromise, a struggle…"
He doesn't micromanage his departments. Rather, he brings to their attention an issue he's heard about, and he asks what can be done to address it.
"That's right. What's bothering me in this regard? When there is no competition, you can slide down."
He sees government as a facilitator of industry prosperity, not as a source of entitlements.
I don't envy whoever someday will have to try to fill his shoes.
Thanks for highlighting what I've been trying to get others to see since I began providing this sort of info. Putin tours the factories and holds discussions with workers on the shop floor! And from what I've seen over the years, his subordinates know they must be honest in their reports. And when you follow the Kremlin website, Putin's always discussing what's happening with someone or some group. The day prior to his meeting with industrialists he met with government members which I was tempted to provide as it also shows the range of input Putin gets and his responses to them. http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/71892
As for who will follow Putin in 2030, I see Mishustin, the current PM, as very capable. However, it must be recalled that Putin has a team, and when he retires some of that team will also retire, Lavrov and Patrushev most certainly. So, the question becomes, who will fill out the team to support Russia's next president? IMO, the post 2030 years ought to be easier than the 2010-2030 years, but that's currently not a certainty.
Russia industrial growth advances
in sciences and modernization of production is phenomenal. America would need an industrial renaissance- rebirthing and political govermentental restructuring to remain competitive. "Build Back Better" is laughable in comparison to what's happening today in Russia and China.
I agree. But there's a factor in Russia's success that I haven't seen mentioned: Putin's exceptional skill as a manager. As transcripts such as the above show, he's far more than a statesman (although most people would do well to excel at merely one of these roles). This is shown by many quotes from the transcript.
"When we just lock ourselves in offices and argue with each other, it is important to feel, and for me it is important to feel, how it responds, what results it can have in real life, in real practice, in real production."
Putin practices what I've heard called "management by walking around." He recognizes how the numerous layers of management and bureaucracy can distort the message originating from someone working in the field. Not only does he regularly communicate with industry representatives and encourage them to be frank, but he makes these discussions public. This would be unimaginable in the US. I trust that he's also made clear to government departments that he's not undermining them but rather collecting information that can help them better understand the people's needs.
"I don't really understand what you're talking about."
He's self-assured enough to reveal publicly that there's something he doesn't know or doesn't understand. He has good cause: it's hard to regularly read his statements without being awed by his command even of seemingly obscure facts.
"Seven years and 500 million is the result of a compromise, a struggle…"
He doesn't micromanage his departments. Rather, he brings to their attention an issue he's heard about, and he asks what can be done to address it.
"That's right. What's bothering me in this regard? When there is no competition, you can slide down."
He sees government as a facilitator of industry prosperity, not as a source of entitlements.
I don't envy whoever someday will have to try to fill his shoes.
Thanks for highlighting what I've been trying to get others to see since I began providing this sort of info. Putin tours the factories and holds discussions with workers on the shop floor! And from what I've seen over the years, his subordinates know they must be honest in their reports. And when you follow the Kremlin website, Putin's always discussing what's happening with someone or some group. The day prior to his meeting with industrialists he met with government members which I was tempted to provide as it also shows the range of input Putin gets and his responses to them. http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/71892
As for who will follow Putin in 2030, I see Mishustin, the current PM, as very capable. However, it must be recalled that Putin has a team, and when he retires some of that team will also retire, Lavrov and Patrushev most certainly. So, the question becomes, who will fill out the team to support Russia's next president? IMO, the post 2030 years ought to be easier than the 2010-2030 years, but that's currently not a certainty.