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SEMINAR FOR ABUJA GROUP, OSLO NORWAYFrancis Stevens George

FRANCIS STEVENS GEORGE: 20/7/2016. OSLO,NORWAY.

ANTI-CORRUPTION AND JUDICIARY EXCELLENCE: THE ROLE OF

TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP

THE FOCUS OF THE PRESENTATION

How Transformational Leadership contributes to combating Corruption and enhancing

Judicial Excellence.


Transformational Leadership

Judicial Excellence

Anti-Corruption

OUTLINE OF THE PRESENTATION

•What is Transformational Leadership

•Brief look at Judicial Excellence

•Brief definition of Corruption, Scale and Types

•Transformational Leadership in combating corruption

•Transformational Leadership enhancing Judicial excellence

•Wrap Up-Take Away


PLEASE NOTE

My models, concepts and discussions takes into account that Nigeria is a country in transformation-Transformation Economy

I am not a LAWYER!


ABOUT ME

Act MD GEN Sierra Leone

Adviser to the Human Rights Foundation

Founder and President of Innovation Africa

Entrepreneur and Business Leader

Leadership Coach and Mentor

Accomplish Author-7 titles so far


WHAT IS TRANSFORMATIONALLEADERSHIP

“Transformational leadership is a type of leadership style that leads to positive changes in those who follow.” —psychology.about.comTransformational leadership is a style of leadership where a leader works with subordinates to identify needed change, creating a vision to guide the change through inspiration, and executing the change in tandem with committed members of a group

In the simplest terms, transformational leadership

is a process that changes and transforms

individuals (Northouse, 2001).


APPLYING TRANSFORMATIONALLEADERSHIPTransformational leadership covers a wide range of aspects within leadership. Effective transformational leader is a process. According to Northouse (2001), a transformational leader has the following qualities:

Empowers followers to do what is best for the party/country/organization;

Is a strong role model with high values;

Listens to all viewpoints to develop a spirit of cooperation;

Creates a vision, using people in the party/country/organization;

Acts as a change agent within the organization by setting an example of how to initiate and implement change;

Helps the organization by helping others contribute to the organization.


EXAMPLES OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERS (POLITICAL)

Nelson Mandela

Dr. King

Nasser

Reagan

Gobachev

Mao

Stalin

Obama

Kagame


WHY TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP

The missing ingredient in Africa as many say is Leadership. The question is what kind of leadership? Transformational leaders are increasingly in demand due to

Globalisation

Transformation in economy and society

Serious challenges to reform institutions, break embedded practices

Demand for innovation

A form of leadership well-suited to these current times characterized by uncertainty, global turbulence and organizational instability.


4 ELEMENTS OFTRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Individualized Consideration

Intellectual Stimulation

Inspirational Motivation

Idealized Influence


The degree to which the leader attends to each follower's needs, acts as a mentor or coach to the follower and listens to the follower's concerns and needs.

Such leaders encourage their followers to be innovative and creative. The leaders focus on the “what” in problems and do not focus on the blaming part of it.

The degree to which the leader articulates a vision that is appealing and inspiring to followers. Purpose and meaning provide the energy that drives a group forward.

The degree to which the leader acts as a role model for their followers. The foundation of transformational leadership is the promotion of consistent vision, mission, and a set of values to the members

THE REQUIRED CHARACTERISTICS FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERS


Communicate

“why”

• Ensure your organisation understand the rationale for the change

Model desired behaviours

• Show your commitment by changing how you behave

• Lead by example

• High morals

Reinforce change

• Continuously look for ways to overcome inertia

THE DARK SIDE OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP

In fact, the greatest mass murderers were transformational leaders.

Mao Tse DungJoseph StalinAdolf HitlerPol Pot.

This is an important point to understand about transformational leadership —sometimes these leaders do not always make things better — sometimes they can make things worse. Progress is not assured. (The Economist: The Idea of Progress).


http://www.economist.com/world/international/displaystory.cfm?story_id=15108593

JUDICIAL EXCELLENCEJUDICIAL EXCELLENCE


JUDICIAL EXCELLENCEJudicial Excellence

Adhering to high standards of Integrity, Honesty and Fairness

Possess Judicial Temperament( civility, courtesy, dignity, patience, tact, understanding, compassion and a personality free from arrogance, bias and prejudice)

Judges are role models in the profession

Ability to communicate (must not only do justice, but must communicate with all participants, giving the sense that justice was done)

World Life Experiences

Legal Experience

Accountability, Decisiveness and ability to manage cases and court room

Nigeria (Reference)

National Judicial Council (NJC), to the need for a reform in the sector to achieve judicial excellence

Reform should focus on attaining transparency and merit, especially in the appointment of judges.

http://thenationonlineng.net/new/achieve-judicial-excellence/

http://www.peoplesdailyng.com/nigerias-judiciary-a-case-for-transparency-and-excellence/

National Judicial Council (NJC), to the need for a reform in the sector to achieve judicial excellence

Reform should focus on attaining transparency and merit, especially in the appointment of judges.








DEFINITION, SCALE AND TYPES OF CORRUPTION

DEFINITION, SCALE AND TYPES OF CORRUPTION


WHAT IS CORRUPTION?

“the abuse of entrusted power for private gain”


CORRUPTION CONTEXTUALIZEDDefinitions applied to corruption vary from country to country in accordance with cultural, legal or other factors and the nature of the problem as it appears in each country.

Concepts may also vary from one time period to another, particularly in recent decades, which have seen much thinking and theorizing about corruption.

Thus corruption should be understood as a collection of phenomena.

It then follows that understanding corruption requires an understanding not only of the individual phenomena, but also how they are related, and that such a general understanding is critical to developing effective control strategies.


TYPES OF CORRUPTION

Petty Corruption

Grand Corruption

Systemic: (or endemic corruption) is corruption which is primarily due to the weaknesses of an organization or process. Factors which encourage systemic corruption include conflicting incentives, discretionary powers; monopolistic powers; lack of transparency; low pay; and a culture of impunity.

“Active” and “passive” corruption:In discussions of transactional offences such as bribery, "active bribery" usually refers to the offering or paying of the bribe, while "passive bribery” refers to the receiving of the bribe.


Bribery Embezzlement, theft and fraud Extortion Abuse of discretion Favouritism, nepotism and

clientelism Conduct creating or exploiting

conflicting interests Improper political contributions

TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN COMBATING

CORRUPTIONFRANCIS STEVENS GEORGE: 20/7/2016. OSLO,NORWAY.

SYSTEMIC VIEW-ELEMENTS OF AN ANTI CORRUPTION STRATEGY

Awareness RaisingTraining on ethics and behaviour

Building a culture of non tolerance

PreventionAdmin rules

Separation of functions

Conflict of interest rules

Access to Information

Prosecution & Sanctions

Investigation of cases

Disciplinary measures

Criminal Sanctions

DetectionInternal control

Compliance mechanism

Whistle blower protection


Leadership

TransformationalLeadership Leadership &

Management

Judicial Excellence

A SYSTEMIC VIEW OF CORRUPTIONIf you take the systemic approach to anti corruption, then Leadership plays a critical role

In transformation societies, the struggle against corruption must be understood as part and parcel of the larger challenge of building the political, legal and moral order necessary to satisfy the needs of a complex economy and pluralist society.


ETHICS AND TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP

The Ethics of Leadership rests upon three pillars:


The moral character of

the leader,

The ethical values embedded in the leader’s vision, articulation, and program which followers either embrace or reject,

The morality of the processes of social ethical choice and action that leaders and followers engage in and collectively pursue.

When transformational leadership is authentic, it is characterized by high moral and ethical standards in each of the above dimensions.

CRUCIAL POINTS

The role of leadership has been recognized by Bob Klitgaard, a renowned expert on anti-corruption

Systemic elements of an Anti corruption Strategy

Strong leaders with moral character central to effective and sustainable implementation of anti-corruption initiatives.

Therefore, Effective Leadership [Transformational] is crucial not only for the reforming process in public administration, but also for high standard functions of public administration and nation.

The transformational leader’s characters such as confidence, empowerment, vision span; and good behavior – modest life, shared vision, and being a change agent, make him/her fit in addressing the issues and concerns corruption.


TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERS IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR


Trust in leadership is high as people see in the leader the elements of good governance such as accountability, predictability, transparency, rule of law and participation.

Transformational Leaders play a vital role in reforming public administration whether it is in institutions, mindsets, leadership, or engaging the citizens.

TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND JUDICIAL

EXCELLENCEFRANCIS STEVENS GEORGE: 20/7/2016. OSLO,NORWAY.

TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERS DRIVES ANTI CORRUPTION AND JUDICAL EXCELLENCE

Transformational Leadership Anti

Corruption

Value driven (e.g. have core values and congruent behaviour)

Strong role model

High expectations

Identify themselves as change agents

Able to attract and inspire others

Effective communicator

Courageous

Sense of public need.

Judicial Excellence

Value driven (e.g. have core values and congruent behaviour)

Visionary

Strong role model

High expectations

Identify themselves as change agents

Able to attract and inspire others

Effective communicator

Emotionally mature

Sense of public need.


BUILDING EXCELLENCE

Four Leadership Differentiators for Transformational Leaders

1. Purpose-Driven You motivate and inspire people with the strong sense of purpose you bring to the task at hand. You articulate a vision. You have strong communication skills.

2. People-Driven You understand that each person is unique and play the role of mentor and coach to the people around you. You possess emotional intelligence.

3. Innovating You are a change agent and encourage others to be the same. You nurture and develop people who think independently and encourage risk taking and learning in the organization.

4. Inspiring You instill trust. You role model integrity and ethical behavior. People understand your values and you walk the talk.


RELEVANCE

A country’s legal system—its laws and regulations as well as the processes and institutions through which they are applied—is vital for addressing corruption, just as it is for resolving civil conflicts, enforcing property rights, and defining the limits of state power.

Judicial reform. Enforcement of anti-corruption legislation requires an efficient, predictable, and accountable judiciary. Reform and modernization of judicial systems, however, is a relatively new are in development.

Recent judicial reform programs supported by the World Bank in Africa and Latin America, have focused on judicial independence (including the proper criteria for the selection and removal of judges, pay scales, training and judicial ethics); improved court administration and case flow management; procedural reform, including reducing ex parte communication between judges and litigants; better access to justice (through small claims courts, alternative dispute resolution, and legal aid); and legal education and bar entrance requirements. USAID


WRAP UP


CONCLUSION-TAKE AWAYThe struggle against corruption must be understood as part and parcel of the larger challenge of building the political, legal and moral order necessary to satisfy the needs of a complex economy and pluralist society (Transforming Societies)

An independent and well functioning judiciary is crucial to this struggle. Judicial excellence becomes a must-ensuring that the judiciary performs to their highest level, with educational programs and other tools that enable them to perform at their highest level.

Then Leadership becomes critical.

What type of leadership is most suited

Transformationl has been widely agreed as necessary in “transforming societies”


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Source: mbatalks.com

A FINAL WORD

Setting an example is not the main means of influencing another, it is the only means.

(Albert Einstein)


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