FPCS Commissioner Brigadier General Ioane Naivalurua conducting his special training session on leadership at the

 Natabua Corrections Complex.

The core management group of the Fiji Prisons and Corrections Service Western Division were told on Saturday, August 31 to take a look at themselves as leaders.

This was advice dished out to them by the FPCS Commissioner Brigadier General Ioane Naivalurua in a special session on leadership.

The session was conducted by the Commissioner himself in his efforts to impart his knowledge and experience to the Western officers so that they can be confident in carrying out their duties.

“Look in the mirror and ask yourself, am I doing my job well.

“Do I know what my responsibilities as a leader are?

“Do I lead or am I led.

The Commissioner told that officers that there are different standards for those that lead in the Fiji Prisons and Corrections Service and that is why ranks are bestowed on officers.

“I expect leaders not to have excuses, to know a lot, make goals and to have moral courage.

Brigadier General Naivalurua said that the men of a good leader will give up their lives for him.

“You are useless as a leader if your men do not listen to you and follow you.

“We are in a hard and serious business and our victory and success depend on leadership.

The Commissioner told the officers that to ensure success that officers must understand and follow the laws of victory.

“Victory is always fun, everybody wants to win, however to be successful you must understand and practice the laws of victory.

“There are;
1. Have different perspectives from others
2. Change your methods
3. Have conviction in what you do
4. Have motivation, this is your vision
5. Use your experience from past encounters
6. Have a good attitude.

“Remember that your attitude will determine your altitude.”





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