NSTP-CWTS Leadership Challenges for the Youth Today PDF

NSTP-CWTS LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES FOR THE YOUTH TODAY MODULE 3 More Information [email protected] THE “YOUTH” Characteristics of a Filipino Youth: 15 to 30 years old ( as stated in Republic Act No. 8044 on Youth in Nation Building Act) Mentally and physically fit A dreame...

NSTP-CWTS LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES FOR THE YOUTH TODAY MODULE 3 More Information [email protected] THE “YOUTH” Characteristics of a Filipino Youth: 15 to 30 years old ( as stated in Republic Act No. 8044 on Youth in Nation Building Act) Mentally and physically fit A dreamer Has a strong drive to fulfill his dreams and uplift his status in all aspects as well as those around him  Identification The Filipino youth comprise more or less 40% of the total Philippine population. Facts In 2007, the projected population is 88.7 M. So 40 % of 88.7M is equivalent to 35.48M Filipino Youth in the country PROVISION IN THE CONSTITUTION Constitution Article II Section 13, “The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well being. I shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism and encourage their involvement in public civic affairs.”  THE ART OF LEADERSHIP The true essence of being a leader is the one who helps everybody around him in order that he may go up with them Elihu Root (1856 – 1937, U.S. lawyer and Simple (dictionary) definitions of a leader: Statesman): There are two entirely different theories according to which individual men seek to get on in the world. Theory that leads a man to pull down everybody Theory One One One who One who around in order to influences climb up on them to who who directs or controls higher place; shows acts as the the the way affairs or opinions, The other leads a man guide thoughts or to help him in order actions actions that he may go up with them.  LEADERSHIP DEFINED: Ability to persuade Process of Process of inducing one form of Ability that brings to others to seek influencing the a subordinate to dominance, in which success the defined objectives activities of an behave in a desired the followers more potentials in an enthusiastically. It organized group in manner or less willingly organization, is a human factor its efforts (Donnelly, 1981). accept direction community and its that binds a group toward goal setting and control by people. together and and goal another person. motivates it towards achievement. (Kuhn, 1990). the attainment of (Rachmann, 1987). desired objectives.  LEADERS SHOULD BE/ HAVE : GIVING PASSION INTEGRITY MATURITY VISION Process of inducing a subordinate to behave in a desired manner CURIOSITY (Donnelly, 1981). LEADER IS TRUST AND LIKE A DARING PREACHER  TWELVE (12) FUNCTION OF LEADERSHIP THE LEADER AS: Surveyor of Controller Rewards Executive Policy The Leader Expert of Internal Planner Maker as Policy and Relations Punishment Maker: Arbitrator Symbol Substitute for of the Individual Ideologist Father and Exemplar Responsibility Figure Mediator Group  TWELVE (12) FUNCTION OF LEADERSHIP The Leader as an Executive: The most obvious role of the leader in any group is, he is the top coordinator of the activities of the group. In his executive capacity, the leader does not ordinary carry out the necessary work; he assigns it to other group members.  TWELVE (12) FUNCTION OF LEADERSHIP The Leader as a Planner The leader often assumes the role of planner deciding the ways and means by which the group shall achieve its ends. This may involve both the determination of immediate steps and the long-range planning of the future steps to attain goals and objectives.  TWELVE (12) FUNCTION OF LEADERSHIP The Leader as Policy Maker: One of the most important criticisms of leader’s functions is the establishment of group goals and policies. a) From “above” that is dictated by the authorities’ super ordinate to the given group. b) From “below” that is dictated by the decision of the group membership as a whole. c) From the leader himself when he has autonomy to make policy decision.  TWELVE (12) FUNCTION OF LEADERSHIP The Leader as Expert: The leader is often distinguished as a source of readily available information and skills.  TWELVE (12) FUNCTION OF LEADERSHIP The Leader as Controller of Internal Relations More than any other member, the leader governs that specific details of group structure and by so doing he may function as the controller of the in-group relations.  TWELVE (12) FUNCTION OF LEADERSHIP The Leader as Surveyor of Rewards and Punishment: Particularly significant from a member’s point of view is the leader’s power to apply reward and punishment, which enables him to exercise control over the group members.  TWELVE (12) FUNCTION OF LEADERSHIP The Leader as Arbitrator and Mediator It is his task to act as both judge and conciliator.  TWELVE (12) FUNCTION OF LEADERSHIP The Leader as an Exemplar: The leader may serve as a model of behavior for the group members thus providing them with a concrete indication of what they should be and do.  TWELVE (12) FUNCTION OF LEADERSHIP The Leader as a Symbol of the Group: Group unity is likely to be exchanged by any factor that makes the groups distinct entity.  TWELVE (12) FUNCTION OF LEADERSHIP The Leader as a Substitute for Individual Responsibility Leader plays an extremely important role for the individual member in relieving him of responsibility for personal decisions and act that he wishes to avoid.  TWELVE (12) FUNCTION OF LEADERSHIP The Leader as Ideologist: It is the leader to furnish the ideology; he serves as the source of beliefs, value and norms of the individual members.  TWELVE (12) FUNCTION OF LEADERSHIP The Leader as the Father Figure The leader serves as the perfect focus for the positive emotional feelings of the individual. He is the ideal object for identification for transference and for feeling of sub-missioners.  FUNCTION OF LEADERSHIP Ability to persuade Process of Process of one form of Ability that others to seek influencing the inducing a dominance, in brings to defined objectives activities of an subordinate to which the success the enthusiastically. It organized group in followers more or potentials in an is a human factor behave in a its efforts less willingly organization, that binds a group toward goal desired manner accept direction community and together and setting and goal (Donnelly, 1981). and control by its people. motivates it achievement. another person. towards the (Rachmann, 1987). (Kuhn, 1990). attainment of desired objectives.  PRINCIPLES OF LEADERSHIP Does not create fear among his followers, but create enthusiasm. Does not only have goals; but also has a vision, a dream. Does not only know how to discipline others but also knows to discipline him/her. Does not only hear, but delegates work among his followers, but also empowers them and makes them fruitful. Does not only decide on what is right, but discerns what is right. Does not only provide an open atmosphere, but also creates open mind. Is not only keen on winning, but also sees failures as opportunities for success  GUIDEPOST FOR EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP Be flexible Be consistent in setting policies. Strive for a good match between leaders and tasks of situations. Choose the most appropriate strategy for making decisions. Always remember: subordinates expect you to help  GUIDELINES FOR EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP The leader’s Understanding Flexible of Understanding Sense of awareness of the group’s approach motivation mission self. characteristics  GUIDELINES FOR EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP High Job Good Energy character competence Judgment  SKILLS OF A LEADER Working with Defining Handling of Organizing Financial people issues/priorities meetings Skills  SKILLS OF A LEADER Communication Training people Political skills Public Supervision skills speaking skills TAKE HOME (INDIVIDUAL) ACTIVITY Individual Research. Enumerate at least 3 Famous Leaders in the world. Give their important contributions. Answer the question why you considered them as famous leaders. To be submitted on the next meeting. Computerized (A4 bond paper, double spaced, font: Arial, 12, Justified. Write your Name, NSTP Section and Submitted Date.