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Emotional Intelligence in Administrative Practices: A Key to Effective and Ethical Governance

Introduction Emotional Intelligence (EI) is increasingly recognized as a critical skill in administration, enabling civil servants, bureaucrats, and public administrators to make informed, empathetic, and ethical decisions. In the context of governance, emotional intelligence helps in handling stress, resolving conflicts, improving public relations, and fostering an efficient administrative environment. This article explores the role, significance,…

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Impartiality and Commitment in Civil Services: Pillars of Ethical Governance

Introduction Civil services play a crucial role in governance, ensuring the smooth implementation of policies and administration of public affairs. As the backbone of a nation’s governance structure, civil servants are expected to uphold high ethical standards, demonstrating impartiality and commitment in their duties. These two values are fundamental to a just and efficient civil…

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Strategies for Civil Servants to Overcome Resistance to Change and Persuade Stakeholders to Support New Policies and Initiatives

In a constantly evolving world, governments and public administrations face the critical challenge of introducing and implementing new policies and initiatives that aim to improve public services, enhance governance, and address emerging societal needs. However, despite the need for change, the implementation of new policies often faces significant resistance from various stakeholders, including employees, community…

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The Role of Civil Servants in Policy Formulation and Implementation: Focusing on Public Welfare and Foresight

The statement, “While formulating public policies a civil servant must safely focus on the public welfare and while implementing those policies he must have a foresight to infer possible unexpected consequences,” holds significant merit in the context of public administration. This statement emphasizes two critical aspects of a civil servant’s role: formulating policies that prioritize…

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The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Enhancing Good Governance and Administration

In today’s complex and fast-evolving political, economic, and social landscape, effective governance and administration are essential for ensuring the well-being of citizens. Good governance relies not only on sound policies, efficient resource allocation, and legal frameworks but also on the ability of leaders and public servants to manage their emotions, understand the emotions of others,…

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