Lead Story
Cabinet Secretary T. V. Somanathan's recent note to Secretaries to the Government of India is far more significant than it may appear at first glance. Accompanied by a practical guide on conducting effective meetings, the note is, in reality, a thoughtful reflection on professional excellence in public service. Its most memorable line is also its most profound: after three decades in service, will an officer have acquired thirty years of experience, or simply repeated one year's experience thirty times?
That question deserves to be asked not only in the civil services but across every profession.
The accompanying guidance speaks of what many would dismiss as routine matters. It advises officers to question whether a meeting is necessary at all before convening one, to begin meetings on time, keep them focused and preferably within an hour, encourage subordinates to speak freely, even if it means disagreeing with the chair, prepare clear minutes with actionable decisions, and ensure timely follow-up.
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