LOCAL ELECTED LEADERSHIP TRAINING NATIONAL TRAINING OF TRAINERS

LOCAL ELECTED LEADERSHIP TRAINING – NATIONAL TRAINING OF TRAINERS WORKSHOP FOR LIBERIA THE LEADERSHIP ROLE

Objective of the session At the end of this session participants should be able to: l l Define leadership. List the various attributes of good leadership. Explain the key contemporary leadership challenges in Liberia Local Government. Highlight the key competencies covered in the new LEL training series.

Experience sharing on leadership ¡ What is your most memorable leadership experience in your life, and why? .

Plenary exercise ¡ On a scale of 1 (poorest) to 10 (excellent) how would you rate local (elected/ appointed) leadership in your country? ¡ And Why?

Break - BO

Group exercise on leadership ¡ ¡ ¡ Define leadership Name 2 well known world leaders in the last century. What leadership attributes did they have? Highlight 2 key leadership challenges facing Liberia local government leadership today? What competencies do leaders require to respond to these challenges? Presentation of group exercise.

Group exercise on leadership Definition of Leadership Two well known world leaders in the last century Their attributes Two key leadership challenges facing Liberia Local Government Leadership today What competencies required for leaders?

Break - SMG

Definitions ¡ Leadership is the sum total of your contribution as an elected /appointed official to the common good of the community during your time in Office – and after ¡ Leadership is the personal commitment, wisdom and action that an official brings to governance.

Leadership Qualities ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ Inspired vision Clarity of mind Will, toughness and intention Low ego, high results Trust and openness Integrity Personal growth and fulfilment

Break - ESI

New Mindset for Effective Local appointed official Performance - Examples of Characteristics from Old and New Paradigm Mindset Dimension The Traditional Mindset The Transformational Mindset Belief about people People cheat – Control them People perform – Empower them Overall focus Focus on what’s best for the Official position Focus on what’s best for the people Governance principle Statute and rule directed Vision & Mission directed Dominating Structure Hierarchical Team/network oriented Mode of control Centralization of control Decentralization & Empowerment Accountability level Accountability for conformance to rules Accountability for outcomes Definition of quality Quality defined as adherence to professional standards Quality defined as meeting or exceeding people expectations Management focus Manage costs Manage value produced Role of public service Exclusive service mandate Choice and competition

Management paradigms and their application Dimension of Management MBR – Management by Rules MBO – Management by Objectives MBV – Management by Values Situation for application Routine operations or Emergencies Moderate Complexity Need for Creativity for solving Complex Problems Level of Professionalism Basic level of education (Management of operatives) Moderate level of Professionalism (Management of employees) High level of Professionalism (Management of professionals) Type of Leadership Traditional (Authoritarian) Allocator of Resources Transformational Organizational Structure Pyramidal with many levels Pyramidal with few levels Networks, functional alliances, team structures Need for Autonomy and Responsibility Low Medium High Stability of Environment Stable environment Moderately changeable environment Very dynamic changeable environment Philosophy of Control Top Down Control and supervision Control and Stimulus of professional performance Encouragement of self supervision by each individual Purpose of Organization Maintenance of services and outputs Optimization of Results Continuous improvement of processes Range of Strategic Vision Short Term Medium Term Long Term Basic Cultural Values Quantitative production; Loyalty; Conformity; Discipline Rationalization; Motivation; Efficiency; Competition Participation and Shared Responsibility; Continuous learning; Creativity; Commitment; Mutual Trust

Break - BO

Leadership and Good Governance ¡ Governance recognises that l l ¡ power exists inside and outside the formal authority and institutions of government Decisions are made based on complex relationships between many actors with different priorities Governance includes government , private sector and civil society … it’s a process

Leadership and Good Governance ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ Sustainability in all dimensions of local development Subsidiarity of authority and resources to the closest appropriate levels Equity of access to decision making processes and basic necessities Efficiency in the delivery of public services and promoting LED Transparency and accountability of decision makers and all stakeholders Civic engagement with all men and women Security of individual citizens

Leadership and Good Urban Governance Sustainability: ¡ The world is not ours, the earth is not ours. It's a treasure we hold in trust for future generations. African proverb Sustainability balances the social, economic and environmental needs of present and future generations.

Leadership and Good Urban Governance Subsidiarity: It is an injustice, a grave evil and a disturbance of the right order, for a larger and higher organization, to arrogate to itself functions which can be performed efficiently by smaller and lower bodies. Pope Pius XIII Subsidiarity allocates the provision of a service to the closest level consistent with efficient and cost-effective delivery.

Leadership and Good Urban Governance Equity: ¡ We do not accept that human society should be constructed on the basis of a savage principle of the survival of the fittest. Thabo Mbeki Equity provides equal access of minorities and women to resources and basic services.

Leadership and Good Urban Governance Efficiency: ¡ Efficiency has a reputation for financial soundness and cost-effectiveness in managing and delivering services. Transparency and Accountability: ¡ There is an absence of corruption, ready access to information and high standards of personal conduct. .

Leadership and Good Urban Governance Civic Engagement Citizenship: Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead Citizens from all areas of the community have equal opportunity to take part in public decision-making. Security: ¡ There is an absence of persecution and other forms of abuse against women, children and their families.