Nick said...
This is a very interesting one Clare. At some point, the remaining communist countries will have to open up. This is regardless of the political will of their people, and much more about the internet and the freedom of information that now exists around the world. Will therefore be very very interesting to see how long it takes the kind of dirigiste regimes, who are so used to command-and-control, to change.

Talking to soldiers who are recently back from Iraq, I am always struck by how they comments on the Iraqis' lack of readiness for responsibility - perhaps a reflection of all the power being vested in one pair of hands for so many years? People just aren't ready to take ownership of issues, to take decisions and make things happen.

Watching how the Chinese economy develops in this respect will be truly fascinating - and a real case study for all of us in HR.

Rosie said...
It's interesting, though everyone has different motivations. If someone is going to spend years studying a subject, one would hope they are passionate about it. Of course it's not always the case.

In the case of those who want to be doctors, they invest alot of time and money to try to get there. It's risky, not all of them make it and there are different paths that can be taken. Some might go for the plastic surgery option and make lots of money, others might choose to work in a third world country.

Neither worlds are perfect, but think I would always want to have the choice and flexibility to do what I felt was right with my time and money.

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