Page 1 August - September 2024 Volume 8, Issue 3 A team from the Welfare Department of the Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs (MPEA), in Barbados recently attended a workshop at CARICAD to gain technical assistance from CARICAD to improve its organisational readiness for its role in crisis and disaster response in Barbados. (See full story on Pages 10-15) Part I - The Case for Action Over Rhetoric By Rosemund Warrington, HR and ODE Specialist, CARICAD I n today's fast-paced and ever-changing world, the importance of leaders ‘doing' rather than ‘talking’ cannot be overstated. Leaders must walk the talk. Sure, effective communication and a clear vision are essential, but they are just the tip of the iceberg. At the end of the day, leaders must take decisive action and make informed decisions. They need to collaborate, coordinate and communicate because that’s what drives real progress and success. Without action, all that talk is just empty words. So, it’s high time we recognise leaders who are doers – those who are ready and willing to roll up their sleeves and get things done. Leaders act, bosses tend to talk. Continues on Pages 4-9
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