Cabinet Secretary Teddy's networking approach praised as model for politicians

Political observer Hendri Satrio has lauded Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya's method of nurturing relationships with his peers, deeming it a strategic long-term maneuver worthy of emulation by other politicians.

Satrio pointed to Wijaya's presence at a 15-year reunion and thanksgiving event for the 2011 graduating class of the Indonesian Military and Police Academy (Akademi TNI-Polri). He described Wijaya's approach as a sophisticated display of building genuine loyalty, contrasting it with the conventional methods of many political elites who focus on self-promotion and making promises.

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While many political elites are busy seeking the spotlight, putting up billboards everywhere, and making promises to gain support, Cabinet Secretary Teddy is instead giving a masterclass on how to build true loyalty, which starts with the network he knows personally, namely his batchmates.

"While many political elites are busy seeking the spotlight, putting up billboards everywhere, and making promises to gain support, Cabinet Secretary Teddy is instead giving a masterclass on how to build true loyalty, which starts with the network he knows personally, namely his batchmates," Satrio stated.

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Through the reunion and the message 'those above help those below,' he has secured the solidarity of the 2011 cohort across all branches without any political transactions. This is a beautiful orchestration of friendship, while also securing influence without appearing to maneuver.

Satrio, founder of the survey institute KedaiKOPI, believes Wijaya understands the importance of generational change within the security apparatus and bureaucracy. He observed that Wijaya is uniting his peers, who represent the future leadership of the military and police, to support each other rather than getting caught up in individual ambitions or rank competition.

"Through the reunion and the message 'those above help those below,' he has secured the solidarity of the 2011 cohort across all branches without any political transactions. This is a beautiful orchestration of friendship, while also securing influence without appearing to maneuver," Satrio added. He emphasized that Wijaya's natural approach, rooted in friendship, is more effective than formal command or the often costly maneuvers of civilian politicians.

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Politicians should learn again from Teddy's way of nurturing networks, very elegantly and not cheaply. He doesn't force people to submit using the instrument of power.