BY JOHN HOUANIHAU

A one-day Introduction to “Leadership workshop” was held at Baresama community, North Vella La Vella, on Thursday, 8th last week, with request from Chief Bently Pano and Pastor Jule Tora after the new year celebration.

The topics covered were 20 leadership quotes, six common styles of leadership, and the application of leadership styles in different situations.

The workshop was hosted at the community hall centre, where chiefs, women leaders, church leaders, youth leaders and children attended the event.

The workshop was led by Sirubai Voko Tribe Association (SVTA) members, Pastor Jonathan (Community Facilitator) and Henry Kaniki.

It was a two-way learning workshop where facilitators and participants shared their experiences and traditional wisdom on the topic of “leadership” and its application at the community level.

One of the participants, Elder Sakepitu, said that this training is crucial for leaders in various community organisations as it will equip them with their roles.

He said in most cases, most community leaders just get the role with no proper training, hence this workshop is helpful.

During the workshop, the youths demonstrated two scenarios of what a good leader and a bad leader means to them in a short role-play session.

They also integrated traditional leadership values in the role play, which demonstrated a clear example of common situations that they face in the community.

Mrs Patricia Maeke (Former Church Pastor) highlighted the significance of having such training for church leaders and mothers alike.

“It will help us mothers to be good leaders in the family,” she said.

Participants were able to share their knowledge on the topic through Q&A, group presentations and short demonstrations.

There will be a follow-up workshop for Baresama later this year to complete the session.

Photo credit: SVTA

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