'Management Techniques Hidden?'... Lee Jong-hoon, Political Commentator, Publishes 'Election Management'

First Application of Management Consulting Techniques in Elections: 'Election Campaign Guidebook'

Lee Jong-hoon, Political Commentator.

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] Political commentator Jong-hoon Lee (Chief Consultant of Political Management Consulting) will publish the election campaign guidebook "Election Management," which applies management consulting techniques to elections for the first time, on the 30th.

This book focuses on presenting practical solutions that candidates and their aides can experience, based on extensive knowledge and understanding of Korean politics as a whole.

Specifically, it offers methodologies covering ▲establishing political vision and mission ▲strategic planning ▲political planning ▲tactical planning ▲policy planning ▲resource management ▲online promotion, among others.

Should the focus be on the primary election or the general election? How to respond to negative campaigns, i.e., smear campaigns? How to write speeches? How to prepare for TV debates? How to draft municipal administration plans and legislative activity plans? It also provides tips on questions that candidates and their aides are likely to have during elections.

The commentator said, "The scientific technique called election management can maximize an individual's capabilities within the given environment, that is, the political landscape, thereby increasing the chances of winning."

He emphasized, "In particular, it can contribute to maximizing cost-effectiveness by utilizing resources as efficiently as possible while reducing costs."

Meanwhile, the commentator earned a Ph.D. in Political Science from Sungkyunkwan University and worked as a researcher at the Legislative Research and Analysis Office of the National Assembly Library, the predecessor of the National Assembly Legislative Research Office, from 1988 to 2003. Since 2004, he has been actively engaged in broadcasting as a political and current affairs commentator. Notably, he was the first to introduce political management consulting techniques, providing commentary on political and governmental movements from a unique perspective.

Other publications include "When Politics Becomes Fun, Elephants Dance" (2003), "The Art of Office Politics" (2010), and "Life is Politics" (2014).

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