BY: DONALD SEVILLA
TRIAL AND ERROR
Ìt is defined as:
“a finding out of the best way to reach a desired result or a correct solution by trying out one or more ways or means and by noting and eliminating errors or causes of failure.
also : the trying of one thing or another until something succeeds.”
“When used properly, the trial and error method can be a valuable learning experience and an effective way to find the right solution. However, when the cost of failure is high or resources are limited, it’s best to carefully analyze and plan out a solution instead of relying on trial and error.”
“Trial and error, while valuable in some scenarios, can often lead to inconsistent results, wasted resources, and missed opportunities. Plus, it’s a reactive method, only allowing adjustments after failure.”
Problem is we tend to be reactive rather than proactive. We lack foresight and insight into things which are essentìal to effective governance and management. Our reactionary tendencies often lead us to overreact to solve problems which can lead to more complications.
Thus ìt’s best to adopt a strategic course of action, well-thought of and not a knee-jerk reaction to an urgency at hand.
But are we actìng rationally or irrationally to solve the problems wè face? Aren’t we burning the forest to cut a single tree? Have we elected the right crop of leaders to lead us?
Speak up and and share your thoughts. Let us think long and hard .
Our governance is best summed up by this poem by blogger, mass communications expert and lecturer Edith Ohaja in her blogpost.
“When a government is run without a road map
When the rulers seem to be learning the ropes
When issues are more complex than they deemed
And they can’t say how they’ll meet our hopes
What you have is governance by trial and error
When policy pronouncements are made on a whim
And constant reversals follow to clear the air
When campaign promises are qualified or disowned
And ad hoc arrangements become the order of the day
Then it’s a bad case of governance by trial and error
But we should not fold our hands in despair
Or gloat and hoot that the government will fail
Nor should we offer blind allegiance
Pretending that all is groovy and swell
Or we’ll be hurt by governance by trial and error
We should rather supplicate for the people in power
To assemble the best team and a great plan devise
We should offer our ideas; keep them on their toes
And as needed, commend, criticize or chastise
So we may be saved from governance by trial and error. “
References: Wikipedìa
Merriam-Webster dictionary
Edithohaja.com blog