Leadership In Practice

The judges of PJ Best Neighbourhood Competition 2006/07 made a visit to SEA PARK Residents Association yesterday. They were there to evaluate the performance of the RA basing on the criteria for community sustainable initiative, namely environmental protection, social cohesion, economic growth, physical quality, capacity building and leadership. During the get together session with 400 residents attending the Blood donation and health check campaign, the most talked about personnel is none other than the Chairman of the SEA PARK RA, Mr Gan Keng.

Mr Gan, man with few words and hardly say a word in English get thing done easily. Sponsorship and collaboration from the business sector are forthcoming without much hardship, volunteers volunteering their service tirelessly and participation from the residents are overwhelming. This leadership style at the community level is what LA 21 looking for. Effective leadership at community level means mobilisation of people from all walk of life to better the local environment and to create a harmonious and inclusive society. It is not necessary to advocate loudly on some issues but do nothing when result the matter most.

Well done, Sir.