How do you actively apply the WAGGGS leadership mindsets in your actions and decisions, and how will this enhance your effectiveness as a World Board Member?
I actively apply the WAGGGS leadership mindsets by leading with purpose, empathy, and accountability in both my professional and volunteer roles.
I will collaborate with other Board members on issues, making sure that diverse perspectives are heard, respected and valued so that collectively, we can use our worldly mindset and put the interest of the girls and the Movement first by building a united team.
I will work with the team to employ different but timely approaches to address challenges that may arise in a calm manner rather than a rushed approach void of emotions. However, if we make mistakes as a team, we will acknowledge them, as this is the first step to making things right. Though we are leaders of the Movement, we are still getting better in our individual leadership journeys and together we will support each other to get better and feel more confident.
With respect to the diverse pool of knowledge of the team, we will work to break barriers to leadership opportunities for the girls and young women in the Movement. This we can do by advocating for more spaces for girls’ voices and promoting their inclusion in decision-making to arrive at decisions or initiatives that best fit their situations. We will highlight the positive impact that we can make through the decisions that are taken.
The team and I will reflect on our personal behaviours and act as role models for the girls and young women. In a bid to inspire and encourage our sisters in the Movement, we will commit to learn from others using creative and innovative measures. It will be greatly beneficial to us a team to employ the use of questions to seek feedback and avoid assumptions while respecting cultural diversity and perspectives.