Hey young guys, it is time replace talker bees with worker bees

Young guys in Sri Lanka like to join organizations where they get all the credit for the glitter and the face time. I am not including girls here, only because they are the exception and they do not come under this generalization. The young females are generally more responsible and conscientious and there are fewer bull shit artists amongst the females.

In my experience, there is a great need for recognition by way of title. They want to be the ‘sabapathi or lekam’ however when it comes to doing the work in the organization, they would prefer not to do it themselves, but delegate it to someone else. For an organization to work satisfactorily it must have as many worker bees as possible. They are the ones who move mountains and make things happen. Many do not get any recognition, as they are in the background, generally not seeking credit for their work, just hoping someone will recognize their talents and attributes.

Getting back to the talker bees; In an organization, often the talker bees get the appointments to the board and with it the title because when it comes to elections, they put their name forward, are good at canvassing support, sometimes have a network of people they have been able to fool, who think they can actually do some work, and therefore vote them into these titles. It is those very people, who obstruct the proper functioning of the organization who seek to demote those who put the effort, when the titled DO NOT get the credit for that work that takes place.

A good organization will have a power struggle with the talkers, and finally triumph over the talkers if it is to get ahead and get things done. There is resistance to change. The talker bees do not want extra activity and work, as their incompetence will be in the open for all to see, when measured against those who do the work. A good administrator will be able to impose strict discipline and be able to remove the talkers to mere ceremonial roles. Often they are unable to carry out the simplest of tasks, as they can talk about being able to do it, but when given the task fail dismally in carrying it out. The administrators must have their plan B knowing they will be let down by the talkers.

It is a gentle reminder then for young people to understand that in the end it is work work work that gets rewarded with results. There are NO shortcuts to results. The success of any organization rests with them. It is important for youth to realize that talkers are just that; Incompetent in every respect, daring to question the work of the workers without even constructive suggestions. Long live the workers.