September 10-13,2010

YLDA Makes Commitment for Transformative Leadership

n cooperation with the Democrat Party of Thailand (DP), with the support of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Liberty (FNF), held a workshop on Transformative Leadership and Good Governance on September 10-13, 2010 in Pattaya, Thailand. No less than the country’s Prime Minister, Hon. Abhisit Vejjajiva, who himself is a young but effective leader, graced the occasion
In their efforts to shape future leaders, the Young Liberals and Democrats of Asia (YLDA) i.

YLDA impressed upon the group the value of listening to become a good leader. Conflict resolution, and problem solving and decision making were also discussed. Strategies to cope with stress and manage time were identified.

YLDA met Prime Minister Vejjajiva when they visited the DP Headquarters. The encounter was very encouraging, and the group could only describe the Prime Minister by the indispensible qualities that leaders should have – inspiring and motivating.

Beau Arpharat of DP considers the workshop a success. Chee Wey Hng, YLDA Secretary General, ended the program with a commitment that “YLDA will continue in forwarding liberal values because it is not only founded on the unwavering commitment of its member organizations to such democratic principles, but also on the humble acceptance that even if they are already leaders, they still need improve to bring about positive change and to serve others.”