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Nelson Mandela Done by: (3B1) Chua Song Yang Daryl Lim Li Zhaobin Wang Qiyu Definition of leadership The art of motivating a group of people to act towards achieving a common goal. BBC.co.uk Background Born in Transkei, South Africa on July 18, 1918 Joined the African National Congress in 1944 ◦ engaged in resistance against the ruling National Party's apartheid policies after 1948 Nelson Mandela argued for the setting up of a military wing within the ANC after the banning of the ANC ◦ formation of Umkhonto we Sizwe Background Arrested in 1962 and jailed for 27 years Released on February 11, 1990. In 1991, at the first national conference of the ANC held in South, Mandela was elected President of the ANC Mandela led his party in the negotiations that led to multi-racial democracy in 1994 Qualities of Nelson Mandela Tolerance. Imagine yourself doomed in prison for 27 years. But most importantly, he had a vision, to end the apartheid policy, not only in South Africa, but elsewhere too. Since he got into politics very early, he gained some tough experience or better say it was a 'long walk to freedom'. Determination. He Never Gave Up Analysis of Leadership “ ” leader one who runs a company, group, team etc. effectively “ ” leader one who leads his company in a way that transforms the company into an industry leader Analysis of Leadership Good decision maker Have passion in leading others • Know what is best for the team • Has the best interests Team builder • Capable in motivating the team to work better • Keep the team’s spirit up • Confidence • Charming and inspiring Has a vision Has character • Know what to do next • Has individual characteristics & personality Great Leader Is Nelson Mandela a good or great leader? Has passion in life: Nelson Mandela personifies passion Sacrificed his private life and his youth for his people, and remains South Africa's best known and loved hero Participated actively in struggle politics toisoppose 'The my life'the apartheid movement. Seeing the unfairness and discrimination - Nelson Mandelathat the black and coloured people are subjected to in South Africa, he strives to end the racial segregation. His whole life is lived in the vision of creating racial equality. When you are passionate, it will give you a clear purpose in life. As a result, it attract passionate people into your life. Passion is the fuel of life. It creates an abundance of energy that sustain your actions. They have this charisma and forcefulness that compels us to follow their lead and do great things. Is Nelson Mandela a good or great leader? Never give up Spent 27 years behind bars as a political prisoner Undaunted, in 1994, 4 years after his release from prison, he became the first democratically elected president of South Africa, Hence, despite being at the agewe of 75all believe that Mandela is government, a great leader Even Nelson against a powerful, repressive he persisted In prison, Mandela kept at his struggle and influenced greatly the young black activist imprisoned in Robben Island, dubbed 'Mandela University', signifying his great influence in the anti apartheid movement even when imprisoned. 'Not giving up' has a new meaning observing the life of Mandela. When faced with challenges, he kept working and did not give up to realize his dream, each time with new vigor, denying his enemy any chance of crushing his spirit. Contributions Fought for the freedom of the blacks in South Africa ◦ Apartheid Separated the whites and the blacks Forced the blacks to live in slums with no sewage system or electricity Blacks had to work in inhumane environments Significant Events Joined the African National Congress (ANC) in 1944 and engaged in resistance against the ruling National Party’s apartheid policies after 1948 Unlawfully thrown into jail for so-claimed treason ◦ However acquitted in 1961 Significant Events Formation of Umkhonto we Sizwe ◦ However in 1962, one year after the formation of the Umkhonto we Sizwe, Mandela was arrested and sentenced to hard labour for 5 years ◦ In 1963, Mandela was accused of plotting to overthrow the government by violence Sentenced to life imprisonment Significant Events Turning point of Mandela’s struggle for freedom ◦ During Mandela’s sentence for life imprisonment, he gained international fame for being a freedom fighter ◦ The anti-apartheid movement grew stronger while people planned with Mandela being in prison These plans were executed after Mandela was released Significant Events • After Mandela’s release – He plunged himself wholeheartedly into his life's work, striving to attain the goals he and others had set out almost four decades earlier. – In 1991, at the first national conference of the ANC held inside South Africa after the organization had been banned in 1960 • Mandela was elected President of the ANC while his lifelong friend and colleague, Oliver Tambo, became the organisation's National Chairperson. 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