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?
Using the WAGGGS Leadership Development Framework, I would approach World Board decision making by applying its core mindsets while contributing to leadership outcomes. Leaders are expected to act as values-based, globally minded stewards who empower others, enable inclusive participation, and strengthen organisational impact. I would aim to achieve this through responding to situations in a measured and calm manner and seeking opportunities to learn from others.
I would ground my contributions in a worldly mindset, actively seeking diverse perspectives from Member Organisations and ensuring that the voices of girls inform decisions. This supports inclusive participation and ensures decisions reflect the realities of those we serve. I recognise that we all bring our own biases, and I am continuing to develop awareness of these by listening, seeking challenge, and learning from different contexts. Whilst I do this in my current employment, I would endeavour to further build on this though my time on the Board build a united team and put the focus on positive impact.
Through a creative and critical thinking mindset, I would support evidence-informed decision making, drawing on data, evaluation, and lived experience. I view complexity as an opportunity to strengthen impact, contributing to innovation and sustainable growth. At this stage in my leadership journey, I am building confidence in balancing strategic thinking with adaptability in global contexts.
Applying a responsible action mindset, I would engage constructively in decision making, considering risk, safeguarding, and long-term sustainability. This aligns with the expectation all leaders act with integrity and accountability, even when decisions are challenging.
Finally, through a collaborative leadership mindset, I would foster trust, shared ownership, and collective responsibility. I see this as an opportunity to role-model and to contribute and enable the leadership of others, ensuring the Movement remains inclusive, resilient, and impactful for girls and women worldwide.