Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies - European University Institute The Governor’s Dilemma | Philipp Genschel Professor Philipp Genschel addresses governors' dilemma of undercutting the competence of intermediaries in order to preserve a strong power. 26 July 2022 | Video Print Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Send by email In this Schuman Short, Professor Philipp Genschel explains that governors need their intermediaries to be competent at their jobs. However, this increases ruler's control problems because the competence in producing good outcomes and preventing bad ones gives intermediaries leverage over the leader. "This then is the governor's dilemma: Either high competence or strong control, but not both" Continue watching the full video on our YouTube channel. Last update: 26 July 2022