In the world of
human resources, recruiters go through a tedious process of selecting the right
people for a certain job. They do not just select the best person based on what
is written in their resumes, but rather, they also look into the competencies.
Competencies are
the knowledge, skills, abilities and motivations needed in order for a person
to succeed in a job and absence of these may lead to failure.
If you think that
competencies have nothing to do with electing the Philippine president, think
again.
The People
Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP), in partnership with one its
member companies SGV-Development Dimensions International (DDI), conducted a research
and identified five (5) presidential competencies required for the job of the
Philippine president. This was envisioned to help strengthen the democratic
process in the country and help voters make a better decision in choosing a
candidate who is most competent and capable of accomplishing the duties and
responsibilities of the president effectively.
At the end of the research process, PMAP and DDI identified the
following competencies: Navigator, Mobilizer, Inspiring Leader, Servant Leader,
and Guardian of National Wealth, Patrimony, and Law and Order.
1. Navigator
A navigator is
defined as someone who can steer the ship of state to arrive at the
“destination” of a just and human society. This also means that the president
must be able to properly address the root causes of poverty and other social
problems, identify opportunities and solve problems, discern and prioritize
among conflicting interests with the common good in mind, and effectively
address crisis situations in order to minimize disruptions. With this, the
president must have good analytical skills, judgment, decisiveness, tolerance
for ambiguity and visionary leadership.
This role becomes
important because the president normally makes the final decision in terms of
the initiation of government policies. Because of this, the president really
needs to have a firm understanding of the complex issues in the Philippines and
provide a clear vision of where to go and how to go there.
2. Mobilizer
As a mobilizer, the
president leads the executive department and proactively builds alliances with
concerned sectors to achieve objectives and build consensus. He must be able to
get the support of various interest groups to get key initiatives implemented. He
works well with other people – his cabinet, different political parties, NGOs,
and other interest groups. He should also be able to attract the best people to
work for the government.
3. Servant Leader
The president must
serve the people with a genuinely caring heart and must work hard and well to
achieve the goals of the government. A servant leader strives to serve the
interests of the Filipino people rather than his own personal interests. He
does his best to reach out to all sectors. He values humility and integrity.
Aside from this, he has good work ethics and strives to learn continuously
despite holding the highest position in the Philippine Government.
4. Inspiring Leader
An inspiring leader
can build unity, trust and optimism among the people instead of making them
cynical about the country or their leader. He is also able to empathize with
the ordinary Filipino, knowing what they through and what they aspire to
become. He also has a vision for the country and conveys this to the people and
gets them on board to achieve this. Aside from this, he is a man of his words.
5. Guardian of National Wealth,
Patrimony, and Law and Order
The president must
ensure that the national wealth and resources are used properly. He upholds the
law in all his doings and sets a good example for all the other government
officials. He also should not tolerate graft and corruption in the government
and displays courage in making unpopular decisions as long as they are for the
common good. The president must have a goal of a peaceful country for all
Filipinos.
These are 5 competencies that the president should have in order to
succeed in the position. Although these are mostly focused on the president, it
is also important to note that these 5 competencies may also be applied in
evaluating other positions like vice president, senator, governor and so on.
PMAP, as the premiere human resources management association in the
country, is a strong advocate of leadership and good people management in
government and believes that the choice of President is critical to the
nation’s continued progress.
Through its Presidential Competencies project this year, PMAP lends its expertise
to help voters make more informed choices through a voters education handbook
that will be distributed to its more than 1,800 member companies and individual
members, 25 PMAP chapters and 86 Junior PMAP member schools all over the
country. From this network alone, counting the member company employees, member
students, and their family and friends, PMAP has the potential reach of 14
Million Filipinos.
As a democratic country, the choice of the next leaders lies in the
hands of the Filipino people. Because of this, it is very important for all
citizens to make a well-evaluated vote in order to have the best leaders the
country deserves.
For more information,
please contact the PMAP Secretariat at tel. no. 726-1532 or email pmap@pmap.org.ph. Want to get updates from the premier organization of HR practitioners
and people managers in the country? Visit www.pmap.org.ph or “Like” www.facebook.com/PMAP1956.
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