Vision of tomorrow, today<\/p>\n
R.A. Kartini is a heroine of Indonesian history. She fought
\nfor women's emancipation long before the country became
\nindependent. Her vision of women's emancipation was so powerful,
\nit has become a reality, as can be seen in the current
\nleadership. Is this an accident?<\/p>\n
Vision and leadership are complementary, intertwined and
\ndifficult to separate. Today, we hear people mention the word
\nvision too often, because we are in the midst of a presidential
\nelection. People are busy asking about the candidates' visions.<\/p>\n
What is a vision anyway? A vision is an image of success
\nformed as a guide to develop and contribute to society. It is a
\ndescription that conjures up a picture of a common aim or goal
\nfor all. It answers the question, "What will success look like?"<\/p>\n
A presidential candidate should communicate to the public
\ntheir vision of a future for Indonesia. For example: "Indonesia
\nis an admirable country whose population is deeply religious,
\nwell-educated, economically affluent, rich in cultural diversity
\nand the most peaceful place to live in the world."<\/p>\n
Considering the state of the country now, it is vital for the
\nnext president to review and brainstorm their vision for
\nIndonesia with the new administration -- and communicate it to
\nthe public.<\/p>\n
They should develop an appropriate vision that would motivate
\nand drive the population to achieve it. The president should
\nstudy, select and implement those development programs that would
\nlead them toward the realization of the vision. While they may
\nnot see their vision realized within their lifetime, at least
\nthey will have laid a foundation for the succeeding president to
\nbuild upon.<\/p>\n
A vision may take years to realize, and succeeding presidents
\nshould not lose sight of this and adopt programs to suit only
\nprevalent, contemporary conditions.<\/p>\n
Various studies indicate that the probability of success for
\nan individual, organization or country is higher when it is built
\nupon a vision.<\/p>\n
Therefore, it is critical that our future leaders to draw a
\nclear-cut picture now of a successful destination for Indonesia.<\/p>\n
The future of Indonesia depends on decisions made today, and
\nthis responsibility lies with the presidential hopefuls, who will
\nbe our leaders tomorrow.<\/p>\n
HENDRY SINGGALANG
\nJakarta<\/p>",
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