Welcome to Aggie's MoRA Campaign!

Aggie! 

This is very much the bragging section of the report. Who is Aggie? What does he do? Why is this relevant? What is that elephant doing on the tricycle? You answer:

Aggie Facts

I have been on NationStates for just over a year, and have spent six months of those slogging it through legislatorship in TSP. I'm currently TSP's ambassador to TWP, and I have also served the Ministry of Regional Affairs for just over four months. I have run for the Local Council, where I was fuelled by Putin based charisma, which I shall be throughout the whole MoRA campaign. 

I also work for NationStates today (an interregional media organisation) as an author.

I have done a few things in the MoRA, have run programs covering the delegate and chair elections, have interviewed multiple people and have worked on several other projects of varying sizes.

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Thoughts

Well, I'm not going to lie: I think the MoRA has been great. We run a brilliant magazine; ran a brilliant podcast; helped with N-DAY efforts and ran a TSP Independence festival. In short, the MoRA has been effective for the past year, and has done some amazing things.

Thoughts

Just to be clear: I'm also not going to say that any of my fellow candidates are any worse: they are all candidates of merit who have been in TSP for significantly longer than I have. This is another thing I should make clear: I'm not standing because I have seniority. Please don't consider me to be a senior figure in the Ministry of Regional Affairs, because, although I've worked there as a fellow, I haven't worked in any senior capacity. I just feel that I can make a (positive) difference to the workings of the MoRA. That is why I am standing for the position of the Minister of Regional Affairs 2019. Below are some of the things I hope to achieve as your (possible) MoRA

 

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A Very Merry TSP Winter

Here comes my first Idea: A Very Merry TSP Winter multi-regional festival.

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 I propose that this follows a similar pattern to Hartfelden's recent Summer Festival: operated on Discord by a multitude of people in TSP. Hartfelden ran a flag design contest and a Trivia Contest. I suggest these are good ideas, and should be done if the festival happens. In the proposed winter festival, we could also run a karaoke evening; an orchestra and a live radio. I propose that run this throughout the final week of December (taking a break on the 24th or 25th), and then celebrating new year 2020 in different timezones, organising three countdowns for three different major time zones. I also propose that we invite some of our partner regions for this event.

I think that this could be brilliant- a winter festival would not only involve other into TSP, but also may be a good move to strengthen our bonds with others. Some others may say that it only creates only a momentary discussion and may not work out the way we want it to, and, of course that may be the case, however, I believe that any activity and discussion generated around TSP is good discussion (partially because any discussion about TSP can't be bad, shurely!).*

 

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Integration

Recently, Integration has been rather poor. The previous administration has done many brilliant things, however, integration has been a section that is lacking support and enthusiasm. It pains me to see that integration has taken a hit. I think we should do several things to do boost our integration efforts:

Integration

Firstly, we should set up a small welcoming committee on Discord. Just a few people who welcome a new person into TSP and tell them that they are more than welcome to answer questions. This is surprisingly beneficial: I was (and still am) often clueless about how NS sometimes operates, and having the comfort to ask questions is a major factor in remaining in NationStates and in TSP. We must do our best to be welcoming and caring to newer nations.

Secondly, I think we should set up a TSP University. This would be mostly a place to ask questions on the forums, see FAQs etc., however, it would also be a place to ask for homework help; cheat on pub quizzes etc. Again, I make the same point: Having a place to ask questions publically is a brilliant tool for integration. It allows people to ask questions in a safe forum. It also allows people to find links to information in a quick way. This would be more of a long term project, however, I hope it will be effective in the long term.

Finally, I would also like to recruit for people to join the MoRA on gameside as well. There are many people who aren't on Discord, but are perfectly competent and do many more brilliant things. I suggest that we set up a gameside chain of command, in which all nations of the MoRA who aren't on Discord would be mentioned in a dispatch, with requests, and they would Telegram the Minister about their availability. This will create more activity from the gameside community, and possibly help us with integration work into the assembly and MoRA, allowing us to increase our activity, much of it coming from gameside people.

Integration is very close to my heart, and I think we should make more of an effort to involve new nations. It has been a depressing term for integration. I hope I can fix that. I am passionate about integration, and will look at simplifying the induction process into the MoRA. Let's work on integration. 
 

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Managerial Structures 

Managerial Structures

The Graphic Design department has been brilliant. I would propose to make one small change to this: set up a senior fellowship structure here as well. Not an official ones, just a few people who could nudge the design department to complete things in a timely manner, and provide some gentle feedback.


With regards to the rest of the managerial structure of the MoRA, I would appoint similar positions, but I would appoint a consistencies advisor, who would advise me on what the previous leaderships of the MoRA have done, and would ensure that previous projects are continued, so that the ideology and project list doesn't change completely. I would also ensure that the MoRA always has a deputy, who can efficiently run the MoRA in case I urgently need to apply for a LoA (which doesn't seem to be the case currently).

The deputy MoRA would also have the responsibility to make decisions in case the minister vanishes for a prolonged period of time (not including resignations). I will make attempts to codify this into law, whether or not I'm elected. 

I would also try and ensure that each department has a "deputy senior fellow", who would run the department if the Senior Fellow disappears. This would make it easier, as it would eliminate the need to restart the application process for senior fellow. Again, I've been thinking about these proposals for quite a while, and have felt that these are viable, as they don't re-vamp the ministry completely, but allow ideologies to continue without a complete death of ideas.

 

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Activity

Activity has been a major problem withing the MoRA. I think we should change that, by allowing gamesiders to take part in an indirect way as well (See: INTEGRATION). I also hope to boost our integration efforts, recruiting elsewhere within TSP; On Discord, and re-vamping the application system so that people don't necessarily need to apply through discord, but can apply through a form in the forums (or a google form); or by a Telegram. People shouldn't always he associated with the discord.

I also hope to create a monthly minister's address which basically gives updates about what the MoRA has done. I hope this will generate interest, as well as activity. 
 

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Continuing Work

I would, firstly, like to thank Rebeltopia for being an excellent MoRA. I hope he will continue to serve TSP until the day NS dies. The MoRA has done an excellent job, mainly in the field of journalism. I hope we can continue that work- running SWAN; Coco-Press; Organising annual festivals. This has been a great year. I don't hope to stop any of the progres made. I hope that the work that the MoRA has done in the past will continue to do so. I love the MoRA, and I hope it will continue to flourish under any leadership.

I love y'all!
 

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COI

I was formerly part of the Region Olympias.
I currently have several nations: Agie- for my TSP ambassadorial work withing TWP
The Erroneous Pacific Founder: Part of the Erroneous Pacific
Killiningo: Whoopla. Executive position.
Eunopiar and Polly the Penguin: Both part of TSP, no positions. Eunopiar: Formerly part of Europe.
Kalmiria: Olympias. Executive. Most of these puppets are used for special events.

I also own several puppets for R/D work (for Lily). All of these puppets are in the Lily jump point. Please feel free to TG or DM me for more information.

Aga/Eunopiar

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A Dispatch Version is available here: https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispat...5425/raw=1

 

Please Feel Free to Ask Questions. 

Aga/Eunopiar

Mostly does boring things.

(This post was last modified: 10-04-2019, 05:06 PM by Aga.)

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I have one question for you: you aren't a newbie, are you?

DON'T TOUCH MY PRINGLES


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I have one question for you: you aren't a newbie, are you?

I have recently celebrated my first birthday on NS! 

I've never held any senior positions, but I have been a fellow of the MoRA for roughly 4 months and a legislator for (almost) 6 months.

Aga/Eunopiar

Mostly does boring things.

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If you had to eliminate/consolidate a department of the Ministry as it currently is organised, which would it be and why?

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If you had to eliminate/consolidate a department of the Ministry as it currently is organised, which would it be and why?

Currently, there is one department in particular: Integration. No, I wouldn't eliminate it. I would look at strategies to involve more people in TSP. Integration, and support for it has been lacking. 

I wouldn't eliminate any departments within the MoRA, as all of them have an important role within the ministry. No department is organised badly, integration just needs more support than others.

Aga/Eunopiar

Mostly does boring things.

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I loved doing RealTime but statistics showed a lack of enthusiasm for it and there was a lack of willingness to participate. What would you do to combat this issue of us having great ideas that don't get traction?

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I loved doing RealTime but statistics showed a lack of enthusiasm for it and there was a lack of willingness to participate. What would you do to combat this issue of us having great ideas that don't get traction?

We have many brilliant actions that don't have traction. Good ideas don't always have the required traction.

RT is a toughie, because it requires a VC to do it. Many people don't feel comfortable giving interviews, then having their voice heard, in the literal sense. So interviews are difficult. This may mean that we see recurring interviewees, which may become rather monotone. 

I think there are several things we can do to combat bad interest in good ideas: 

1. Look whether it is accessible and interests  everyone: This is vital. The bulk of people who live in TSP (gamesiders) wouldn't listen to TSP politics. I'm not saying that RT should cut out politics completely, however, RT should consider what people listen to, and mix up their lineup, or create a TSP politics podcast, and a not so political podcast (this may lead to an increased workload)
   
2. Ensure that it is advertised: I was quite surprised when it wasn't advertised across the board as much as it should have been - it consisted of a coco-press ad and a dispatch. It should be propagated everywhere! 
   
3. If there is still no uptake.... We should take the idea back to the drawing board- is it viable? If not, should it be restructured? 
   

I hope this answers your questions.

Aga/Eunopiar

Mostly does boring things.

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Unless you are an exceptionally motivated individual (*looks at Escade*), it is very difficult for any one minister to be intimately involved in every aspect of the ministry given its wide portfolio. What project management skills do you possess which will allow you to manage a cohort of this size effectively?

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Unless you are an exceptionally motivated individual (*looks at Escade*), it is very difficult for any one minister to be intimately involved in every aspect of the ministry given its wide portfolio. What project management skills do you possess which will allow you to manage a cohort of this size effectively?

Firstly, I would strive to have at least minimal involvement with each department, and would like to be involved in the workings of the MoRA departments. 

I wouldn't like to provide you with a set list of skills, because, quite frankly, I don't know what they are, but I can provide you with a list of project managerial experience:  Although I won't mention which projects I've worked on, I've project managed research to do with creating eco-friendly and off-grid public buildings, with a focus on schools. It overall, went well. I'm also plan lessons for a careers assistance organisation, which provides careers support in schools. 

With regards to the managerial structure of the MoRA, I would appoint similar positions, but I would appoint a consistencies advisor, who would advise me on what the previous leaderships of the MoRA have done, and would ensure that previous projects are continued, so that the ideology and project list doesn't change completely (I will update campaign thread shortly, I've been thinking about this for quite a while, and decided to go ahead with this). I would also ensure that the MoRA always has a deputy, who can efficiently run the MoRA in case I urgently need to apply for a LoA (which doesn't seem to be the case currently).

The deputy MoRA would also have the responsibility to make decisions in case the minister vanishes for a prolonged period of time (not including resignations). I will make attempts to codify this into law, whether or not I'm elected. 

I would also try and ensure that each department has a "deputy senior fellow", who would run the department if the Senior Fellow disappears. This would make it easier, as it would eliminate the need to restart the application process for senior fellow. Again, I've been thinking about these proposals for quite a while, and have felt that these are viable, as they don't re-vamp the ministry completely, but allow ideologies to continue without a complete death of ideas.

Aga/Eunopiar

Mostly does boring things.

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