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THEME:

Lead to Inspire

Leadership Transition: Barriers to Youth

emergence

educate the youths on various topics as stated by the

organizers

mobilize and motivate young people to actively get involved in

the ongoing national, regional and international Development

Agendas.

discussion panel session for exchange

of views

. Employ systems thinking to work through problems and issues on a variety of levels in your personal life and in the organizations and communities you serve

To discuss innovative approaches towards empowering young people

for sustainable development

Develop self confidence Strengthen youth’s foundation

as a leader to achieve and deliver the best results

Empowering youth to make a Difference in their Communities

Develop their ability to build, effectively lead, and successfully sustain high-performance teams

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES & IMPACT

“we have seen signs that they (the youth) are not capable of leadingthis country,... May be they are not given the proper education” -  Ibrahim Babangida, 16th April 2010

REMO YOUTH

• Remo population is 11.59% of Ogun State’s 3.32 million population

• Over 40% of population are youth (19-44 years)

• Highly educated (average of Diploma)

REMO

DEFINITIONS

• A Leader is a person who

• guides or directs a group.

• Is Agile, Flexible person - who can anticipate change and respond instantly to new realities

• Leadership is "a process of social influence in which a person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task

• Leadership Emergence is the process during which a leader is recognized by their peers as the leader of a firmly leaderless group - www.psychologydictionary.org

• Youth is best understood as a period of transition from the dependence of childhood to adulthood’s independence and awareness of our interdependence as members of a community. - UNESCO

LEADERSHIP DOMAIN

1. Educational

2. Institutional

3. Political

4. Economic

5. Cultural

6. Moral

LEADERSHIP THRUST

Ideas• Quantum’ ideas set a direction for everyone• ‘Incremental’ ideas are about strategy, structure and implementation

Values• Define desirable behaviours• They support the central goals

Judgement• Face hard facts and make the tough calls• Risk and pain don’t deter them• Decide on people and projects

Energy• High energy people• They create energy in others –through example and leadership

communication

FOUNDATIONAL TRAITS

Integrity

Knowledge. Courage.

Decisiveness.

Dependability

Initiative.

Tact.

Justice.

Enthusiasm. Bearing.

Endurance.

Unselfishness.

Loyalty.

Judgment.

Leader

MANAGER VS LEADER

Manager Leader

Status Quo Accepts/Maintains Challenges/Develops

Focus Bottom line Horizon

Asks How & When What & Why

Relies Control Trust

Does Things right Right things

Success Destination Journey

Emergence Appointed/Nominated Evolve

• Don’t mix it up – a Manager is not necessarily a Leader

• Don’t mix it up – a Manager is not necessarily a Leader

LEADERSHIP EMERGENCE PROCESS

You must understand how to arrive at your destination!

Self Discove

ry

Recognizable

Advancement

Herd Mentality

Birth

Death

Market Appreciation

Self Preparation

Leadership Position

Vision Rebirth

State of Readin

ess

Barrier to Youth Emergence

BARRIERS TO YOUTH EMERGENCE

1. “No Vacancy”

2. Entitlement Mentality

3. The Victim Mentality

4. Wrong Choices

5. Wrong Association

6. Low Self Awareness and Drive

7. Lack of Consistency in Performance

8. Lack of Visibility

9. External Locus of Control / Irresponsibility

10.Lack of Strategy

REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUTH EMERGENCE1. Be technically and tactically proficient.

2. Know yourself and seek self-improvement.

3. Know your constituents and foster their well-being.

4. Keep your constituents informed.

5. Set the example.

6. Build Shared understanding of direction

7. Train your constituents as a team.

8. Make sound and timely decisions.

9. Develop a sense of responsibility in your followers

10. Engage constituents in accordance with their capabilities.

11. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions.

12. Have a an articulated vision.

13. Network / Build coalitions.

“The secret of success in life, is for a man to be ready for his time when it comes”

– Benjamin Disraeli

CLOSING THOUGHT

“We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the game.” - Randy Pausch

Field

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