Agents of change among a pool of people

A pool of people can be invested with diverse responsibilities and accountability.

A local pool of people is an important part of the immediate society and environment and an intended renewal.

The subsequent representativeness and counseling brings on an investigation as to why certain groups are under-represented in comparison to others.

Research in sociology reveals that there are certain agents of change or factors that influence the existence and success of a council or pool. They can be understood as:

Age: The age factor plays a major role in bridging the membership of the pool and the difference the pool is intended to make. A majority being black, female and young or vice versa makes a big difference to the kind of interaction that other members can indulge in. A more socially representative system makes a big difference. The age group should be more or less for ideas to be easily accepted and implemented.

Barriers: There can be varied and inter-connected political systems and selection procedures that affect the ideal ‘pool’ culture and practice. These make it very difficult for many individuals to get and stay involved. The pool of people should be based on principles of broad agreement among the members to reflect an integrated society. The barriers should be collectively addressed and sorted and the whole team should move forward as one.

Policies: The pools of people should incorporate policies that enable the members to be equally represented, open up opportunities for participation, develop future intent, the willingness for positive action, ensure local democracy and increase the legitimacy of the pool system with equity and fairness. The policies should be designed to incorporate latest strategies that have been tried and tested and fit into every individual culture as well.
 
Approach: The pool of people is also influenced by the general approach. The policies designed, retention of a rigid body of members, a non-holistic approach to reform, non-recognition of factors which inhibit people and even the lack of commitment and will – all affect the approach and subsequently the change that the pool is designed to address. The overall general approach should take into consideration the level of commitment by each member and adopt a holistic and neutral ‘non-blame’ attitude.

The agents of change or factors that influence the existence and success of a council or pool affect the social balance of elected representatives and the agenda. In turn they ripple out to affect the attempt at modernization and get entangled in the conscious of the low esteem. The initial concern and criticism of corruption soon fizzles out.

The agents of change or factors that influence the existence and success of a council or pool include caution and sifting during the selection stage across wide cross-sections of society and timely renewing of the system as a whole.

The pool of people should fully reflect today's society and the focus should be on the means to achieve change and not the lack of specific policies. The agents of change that influence the existence and success of a pool need to be considered carefully for optimum results.