Blusukan: Management by Wandering Around

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The Javanese vernacular blusukan (impromptu visit) has caught much hype thanks to Governor Joko “Jokowi” Widodo management style. In contrast to many Indonesian leaders who prefer to work behind a desk, Jokowi often visits unexpected places, such as river banks, traditional markets, slums and local public office. Through this blusukan style, he earned much respect as mayor of Surakarta, so much so he was elevated to the top job in Jakarta.

Likely inspired by Jokowi, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) followed suit recently.

Bang Haji: An Unfiltered President?

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Many people ridicule Rhoma Irama (Bang Haji) for his presidential candidacy. Bang Haji is deemed to have no skill or capacity or experience to be a president. His polygamist life also makes things worse.

But is it true that someone like Bang Haji could not lead Indonesia well?