This leadership team ensured that military and civilian contributions were well placed , synchronized , and closely tracked – to meet the overall aim of an American ( and Iraqi ) political solution – a stable , capable , and legitimate Iraqi government .” ( reference 11 )
“ In the case of Kenya , the efforts of Ms . Dekha Abdi and the other four leaders of Concerned Citizens for Peace ( CCP ), and the parallel work of Mr . Kofi Annan and the African Union ' s Panel of Eminent Personalities , were absolutely critical in grabbing the attention of the Kenyan people and in mobilizing multiple sectors of society for peace building [ through strategic communication ].” ( reference 12 )
“ Seeing a golden hour for peace building [ in Liberia ] upon the exile of President Taylor , the United Nations , the United States , and certain key leaders ... immediately focused their engagement on Security Sector Reform ( SSR ). ... [ Their ] persistence gave a reassuring message to the Liberian government , and to all Liberians , that disarmament , demobilization , and peace building were moving forward and that momentum would be maintained . ... The UN , U . S ., and certain key leaders in country also stood firm on keeping the November 2005 elections on schedule . This resulted in the first female head of state for Africa ( Ellen Sirleaf-Johnson ), but more importantly resulted in a new , legitimate government recognized by the vast majority of all Liberians – a new government to establish the rule of law .” [ Determination toward the vision ] ( reference 13 )
Recommendations .
Leadership “ success attributes ” should be incorporated into pre-deployment training seminars – for senior leaders preparing to serve on peacekeeping / stability operations .
Event Description .
This lesson is based on the following REFERENCES :
( 1 ) “ Defining Command , Leadership , and Management Success Factors within Stability Operations ,” by Dave Fielder , PKSOI Papers , June 2011
( 2 ) “ Strategic Leadership for Transition ,” by Colonel Bryan A . Groves , in “ Transitions : Issues , Challenges and Solutions in International Assistance ,” PKSOI conference report , edited by Harry R . Yarger , 18 August 2011
( 3 ) “ Strategic Leadership Primer ,” 3 rd edition , edited by Colonel ( Ret ) Stephen J . Gerras , U . S . Army War College , 2010
( 4 ) “ Social Mentoring – Understanding the People ,” SOLLIMS Lesson 789 , 24 April 2012
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