by Nesde June Sasi
The
Supreme Student Council and Future Leaders of the Philippines of Capiz State
University – Pontevedra Campus organized the two-day leadership training with the
theme Paghanas: Strengthening Leadership
Success through Synergy amidst Divisive Society at Capiz State
University-Pontevedra, September 13-14.
"Convince your followers, not yourself, not
your superior, and not your professor, but your followers that you are worthy
of being followed. Always remember that leadership is about growing leaders. Your
position is just temporary. Sooner or later, you will be replaced with new
leaders thus, you have to walk your talk and serve with passion and commitment
and a strong sense of responsibility," Dr. Honey Lee E. Casa, the Campus
Administrator, pointed out during her opening remarks.
Participants
were randomly divided into seven groups called the unity squads to better
develop their leadership and collaboration skills. They were tasked to make
their unique cheers and yells and hand-made flags using water-based paints to
represent their unity squad.
Meanwhile,
Dr. Briddo V. Dorado, retired Professor of CapSU Pontevedra, who served as the first
speaker of the training, discussed the parliamentary procedure-- what it is all
about, how it is done, the different components, and the execution of its basic
classification.
Dr.
Harold O. Buenvenida, the second speaker, discussed stress management. He
encouraged participants to think in a much deeper sense about how they can
handle the pressure being thrown by their respective positions in the different
organizations they are connected with.
Mr.
John Rey Delos Santos, former FLP president, tackled ‘The 21st Century Leaders
Adopting New Normal' on the second day of the training.
The
team-building activity highlighted the event. With seven stations, the
leadership and team collaboration of each unity squad was tested and
strengthened. They have to think critically, plan purposively, and act
carefully to surpass and gain the highest points possible for each obstacle.
Participating
leaders were able to share their insights and reflections about the two-day
leadership training. Their takeaways will serve as their guide to effectively
function as student leaders.
Dr. Aleta Rose A. Onglatco, the Chair of the Office of Student Services, emphasized in her closing remarks that the true essence of leadership is to empower others to become leaders.
Photo courtesy: CapSU Pontevedra SSC Facebook Page
