The long road to meaningful mindset change
Friday, September 27, 2024 | 0 Views |
It holds true that pre-conceived notions about one’s ability inherently have a bearing on what one can achieve and accomplish. It is equally true that mindset change is both as abstract and difficult as brain surgery, especially when required at a national level.
This month as public service technocrats gathered in Gaborone for their inaugural Human Resource conference, Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM) director, Gaone Macholo, had some spine-chilling updates to share over the poor performance of service delivery in the country. According to Macholo, poor service delivery continues to be the hallmark of public service performance, severely harming project delivery. As an example, a meagre five percent of the Transitional National Development Plan (TNDP), which ends in March 2025, has been completed.
Khama’s announcement to take over as Kgosikgolo was met with jubilation by some, but it also exposed deep-seated divisions. The Bogosi Act, which clearly states that a Mothusa Kgosi cannot be removed without the minister’s involvement, serves as a crucial legal safeguard. This law is designed to prevent arbitrary decisions and ensure stability within traditional leadership structures.The tension between Khama and Serogola has been simmering...