Regional Organising Seminar News |
KINGSTON, (PNP HQ). 2004 March 1 Issue |
The party secretariat has recently been holding a series of Regional Organising Seminars under the theme “Organize to transform”. The purpose of these regional organizing seminars is to increase the sense of ownership from all levels of leadership and to make each individual responsible for the level of organisational management necessary to transform and rebuild the Party. The seminars are participatory in style and aim to meet the following objectives
ü Information Sharing – Listening to the soundings from the Ground and seeking to build the capacity for problem solving.
ü Energizing a sample of the Leaders and intending to create a ripple effect.
ü Making a Plan & Making a Plan Work – the 2nd Half of the Political Year
The participants in the seminars comprise of
§ Constituency Chairpersons
§ Constituency Vice Chairpersons (Duly Elected)
§ Constituency Secretaries
§ Constituency Treasurers
§ Electoral/Enumeration Officer
§ Divisional Chairpersons
§ Councillors
§ Members of Parliament
§ Group leaders and Group members
In this update we present a sample of comments that were made by participants on the evaluation forms. The first set of comments represent the regional organizing seminar held for regions 1&2, while the second set of comments represent comments made at the regional organizing seminar for regions 5&6.
Regions 1&2 Comments
Opinions on the Format of the Seminar Additional Comments
· Format very good, energizing and stimulating. Reflecting change
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· We must implement and follow through on issues revised and discussed.
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· Excellent format that facilitated participation by all. It was also very intense and focused. It led to persons leaving with clear tasks in mind |
· These sessions are energizing and it would be good to have one each quarter. |
· Well thought out and effectively utilized to achieve group work. It also allowed for effective management and control of seminar |
· The transformation/rebirth of the PNP will be achieved through similar seminars. However we need to begin seminars on time |
· Should be repeated |
· Very good Seminar |
· It is a practical way of learning, especially for adults. However more time was needed. Work paper could be sent to the individual two weeks in advance, leaving more time for presentation and discussion |
· I am very happy to see the changes taking place in the party. Learning must take place. |
· The format was good. Each participant was given ample time to express his/her view. More of this is needed.
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· More was achieved than Expected. It has brought about new life in the organization. It was refreshing to sit with other constituencies, especially with constituencies outside my parish.
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· Seminar was well organized and orderly conducted. Participation was forthcoming and productive |
· I think it should be a quarterly event and move from constituency to constituency. |
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March 2004.
Questions, comments? Write, call or send email to:
People's National Party
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