After conducting a seminar for the 2023 form 4 class of a national school, sometimes in July this year, we were invited for further engagements. This is definitely of interest to all educationists, majority of who are parents as well. Perhaps, the invites were occasioned by the feedback from the students, as well as the teachers supervising the session.
A What’s Up message, informed us that parents of the school were involved in meetings on different days and could also benefit through our interactions. Most importantly, they could benefit from not only our publications, but also tips on the ongoing transformation of the education system.
During the first meeting, we took the parents through understanding how and why our empowerment mission became embraced by the school system, some years. This time, we generally revealed some empowerment tips from “Career Dynamics in the 21st Century,” our first publication. However, this seemed not to be enough, based on yet another communication from the school.
“Parents assume that their roles become complete after paying school fees and buying school uniform. Let them also understand their other responsibilities that are of critical importance, during the empowerment of their children,” the message stated.
Our response was quite simple. We indicated that we will comply, but upon extension of our time by a few minutes. During the second meeting, we were well set for the advice to parents. In any case, it only involved some extracts from chapter 7 titled “Living on Purpose,” from “Living Beyond Survival: No More Tiptoeing in Life,” our second publication.
Our presentation regarding parents’ roles revealed that SUCCESS IN LIFE ( as is the case with LEADERSHIP) must always be guided by a master strategy. That means following a mission, vision, values, goals etc. That is applicable to each one of us, not only as organizations, but also individuals. Equally, it applies to our children.
As such, it is the role of every parent to be involved in helping their children to develop this master strategy, from early stages in life. What particularly are they good at that may help them understand their purpose or Mission in life?
Values which relate to integrity, honesty, sincerity etc are of critical consideration in the successful application of the master strategy. Most importantly, every parent who would like their children to copy their behaviors, should be very proud of the same.
Those parents who would hate the children copying their behaviours, need to revisit the situation. Why? Children will easily and continually copy habits from their parents, right from childhood.
The same lessons continued in that format right through the 2nd, 3rd and 4th meetings. The good news is that parents kept on indicating that the communication was precise, but equally challenging. Surprisingly, some counseling psychologists in the sessions equally indicated that they felt challenged.
Meanwhile, lessons through our publications and presentations too are largely practical. They involve matters that routinely affect our lives and what needs to be done to perfect them. The issue of values particularly is quite critical, since they largely contribute to sustainability of success.
Perhaps, we need to follow some tips on the same from Warren Buffett which say ” In looking for people to hire, look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence and energy. And if they don’t have the first one, the other two will kill you.” That is why values are critical components required during the empowerment of all children, as they progress towards becoming our future leaders.
Rgds
Mwangi Wanjumbi (MKIM)
Personal Empowerment Coach,
Speaker/Trainer on Strategy, Performance, Change Management and Leadership.
Seasoned Trainer of Trainers,
Competency Based Curriculum-CBC Architect,
Author of 1. KICD approved Career Dynamics in the 21st Century, 2. Living Beyond Survival:No More Tiptoeing in Life
- The 21st Century Student:Are You Creating The Future Today? Also, Retired 5 Year Monthly Strategy Columnist (2013 – 2018) for The SME Today Magazine Phone 254722516210
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