TRANSITIONING to a new political system require skilled people with leadership potential capable of inspiring their followers. Also needed are sound policy frameworks and effective systems. The antiquated ways of the former period cannot alter the new era for the better.
We believe the people’s representatives can lay down good political practices and policies in this time period where everyone is striving for positive changes. They also need to implement good administrative practices and procedures to ensure these positive policies are well-intentioned and can be successful.
The old system was rife with wrong procedures, faulty management, misuse of public funds, embezzlement, dishonesty and tardiness. This made the system ineffective and unpopular.
A lot of places were devoid of correct decisions and implementations while incorrect processes took root. Any attempt to amend these broken sections was met with resistance from the established methods taken for the norm. Trying to change the wrong ways that have manifested for a long time within a short period was faced with numerous cases of the resistance mentioned above.
The group of people who resist change and opt to remain in the old incorrect system are one of the main reasons for slow progress. People don’t want new systems when it begins to hurt their personal business and might even try to reverse the changes made.
The role of the leaders who will take charge during this tension between the old and the new is crucial. They need to see the entire process holistically, allot responsibility accordingly, and take necessary steps to implement proper management.
Some government departments used to be under public ridicule but are now receiving praise for their hard work and accomplishments. Similarly, some cities have implemented working management systems that have catapulted their development.
Likewise, some townships of those cities are faring better and this shows that the issue lies not in the scale of problems or policies but in the skills and capabilities of its leaders.
Appointing the right people, scouting for talent, recruiting, and gathering public support for proposed projects are the keys to success during times of policy changes, daunting challenges and complex problems.
However, dragging ourselves up from the lowest point also requires the unity and support of the people. Farseeing wisdom, mature resolution and genuine kindness are required in the leaders who envision the benefit of both the nation and its citizens.
GNLM
