Sentences with phrase «ability of small groups of people»

This has its root in the ability of small groups of people to control the countries» political parties and large sections of the public administration.

Not exact matches

One of the puzzling and fascinating things about humans is that we have the ability to form enormous groups — the United States, with 290 million people, or Britain, with 60 million people — that are led by very small numbers of individuals.

That's a procedure designed to reinforce the power of the very small group of people with information and control over the bill text, and to blunt the ability of the people out here in the hinterlands to communicate with our representatives about whether we think the good in this bill outweighs the bad and therefore merits a vote for or against.

Being aware of motives and feelings of other people and oneself; including the ability to reason within large and small groups

I have also been in the academic world a long time, and I can assure you that if the wrong people oppose you, it can cost publications (or at least cost time to resubmit to multiple different journals until one finally accepts it), grant funding (decided in almost all countries by very small groups of people), and ultimately the ability to pursue one's career as a valued colleague.

Everyone has heard great quotes about the ability of one person to make a difference, such as Nkosi Johnson's «Do all you can with what you have, in the time you have, in the place that you are» or Margaret Mead's «Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.

Professional Experience Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center (City, ST) 11/2008 — Present Early Intervention and Prevention Specialist / Medical Case Manager • Led public education in HIV and communicable disease spread, impact, and management • Counseled clients and the public on issues of substance abuse and overdose prevention • Created and executed large scale education presentations and small group training sessions • Tailored curriculum to reach people of varied backgrounds, learning styles, and abilities • Administered HIV testing and provided client counseling • Generated insight into relationship management, education, and grief counseling