Enforcement Is The Key

I find that the parenting skills, particularly skills in disciplining a child works on adult human beings as well. People can be trained to do things in a new way, even though it is much more convenient for them to do things the old way. And the effect is quite immediate, too:

• Explain why their change in behavior will benefit the company/organisation. This can be done via email, circulars, meetings, etc.


• Let them know that they are being monitored and should they violate the rules, they will face repercussions. This can take the form of 'friendly' reminders, fines, etc.


• Monitor on a regular basis i.e. daily. As soon as an violater is spotted, reprimand them for that particular incident. And remind them to practice the new rules.


• After the new ways have become a habit for them, you may not need to monitor quite so often but it still has to be done regularly. Always remember to exercise Step #3 for rule violaters.

This is how rules are made and adhered to. Without enforcement, most people would not bother obeying rules if it's inconvenient to them. Without enforcement, fear of breaking the rules and respect for authority is gone. With the upcoming pay hike for our police and armed forces, I hope to see them motivated and taking pride in their very important role of securing our country. That they will enforce the law effectively upon the violaters of our country's law and criminals.

If parents could discipline their children that way, and if companies could keep their staff in line with enforcement, surely our police and army could keep the country clean.

Heck, with enforcement and constant monitoring from the press and public, perhaps our MPs would also desist from making sexist remarks in their speeches for the benefit of all mankind.

When enforcement becomes the key, what a wonderful world it would be!