FPM in the long run

[Salome]

It is a recurring concern, what happens with FPM on the long run?

It will be mainly determined by the leadership style of GMA and whether he is able to cultivate new leaders within the party.

This raises the concern right away, how horizontal or hieararchic the relation is within the party leadership?
In addition, is GMA so strong and charismatic that it actually disempowers his supporters?
If there is a danger that the people will shy away from any initiative of their own, if they would think they can not achieve any improvements without the great oratory and guidance of GMA, then there is a serious problem to tackle with.

First, there is a need for a network of great leaders, best cultivated by GMA himself. By this the hierarchy could be downsized and new leaders could emerge, growing into responsible jobs.

Second, by strengthening horizontality, FPM would ensure that it can survive on the long run. This would allow connecting better to the people, inspiring them, encouraging them to dare to initiate the improvement of their lives and to achieve their goals.

GMA could make a real difference by creating opportunities thus helping young talents to emerge as leaders themselves.

[dodzi]

Originally Posted by Salome

It is a recurring concern, what happens with FPM on the long run?

It will be mainly determined by the leadership style of GMA and whether he is able to cultivate new leaders within the party.

This raises the concern right away, how horizontal or hieararchic the relation is within the party leadership?
In addition, is GMA so strong and charismatic that it actually disempowers his supporters?
If there is a danger that the people will shy away from any initiative of their own, if they would think they can not achieve any improvements without the great oratory and guidance of GMA, then there is a serious problem to tackle with.

First, there is a need for a network of great leaders, best cultivated by GMA himself. By this the hierarchy could be downsized and new leaders could emerge, growing into responsible jobs.

Second, by strengthening horizontality, FPM would ensure that it can survive on the long run. This would allow connecting better to the people, inspiring them, encouraging them to dare to initiate the improvement of their lives and to achieve their goals.

GMA could make a real difference by creating opportunities thus helping young talents to emerge as leaders themselves.

First, FPM has to become structured as a party, make elections every few years and be able to give voice to others than GMA more and more often!

Second, the next "leader" must be coherent... He doesn't even have to be charismatic, have good ideas, nothing...

True FPMers will remain FPMers because all other parties suck! I never heard Gemayel or Geagea or any other give any good idea. They're not even that charismatic! And other small parties (like the democratic left for instance) have good potential, have good ideas and talented people, yet they don't succeed... Lebanese people are sheep: they'll follow the herd even if the shepherd is replaced!

[Ignatius]

The risk in coming years/decades is that FPM becomes not really a party, not even a movement but a kind of trend like "shehabis" used to be in the 70s and even now.
This would be a pitty.
Internal elections are a must have

[Salome]

Originally Posted by dodzi

First, FPM has to become structured as a party, make elections every few years and be able to give voice to others than GMA more and more often!

Second, the next "leader" must be coherent... He doesn't even have to be charismatic, have good ideas, nothing...

True FPMers will remain FPMers because all other parties suck! I never heard Gemayel or Geagea or any other give any good idea. They're not even that charismatic! And other small parties (like the democratic left for instance) have good potential, have good ideas and talented people, yet they don't succeed... Lebanese people are sheep: they'll follow the herd even if the shepherd is replaced!

Regardless of any internal elections, key is the approach of GMA concerning cultivating new talents. It would be a tremendous value added if under his guidance a group of new leaders would emerge, who could demonstrate the traits of the great leaders (yes good is not enough), and who are willing to encourage and cultivate leaders themselves. You see it is rather an addition to the party philiosophy.
Charisma is needed of course, but there are different levels, I dont think any future FPM leader would reach up to the legend/charisma of GMA, but that is not even necessary.

The future leaders of course will have to have faith in their supporters, and in the changes they can achieve together.

There is no such thing as "Lebanese people", yet, there are various groups and individuals, so you cant accuse so generally.

Given the complicated environment and political situation, of course we realize the challenges FPM is facing. Nevertheless in order to succeed on the long run, the leadership development shall start today.

[taifoon]

Originally Posted by Salome

Given the complicated environment and political situation, of course we realize the challenges FPM is facing. Nevertheless in order to succeed on the long run, the leadership development shall start today.

A good and fit leader may be mandatory to have at some specific point in history in order to set a certain path and direction. Later on, a good and fit organization however will make sure the path is maintained and new leaders will in turn get easily enrolled into its structures accordingly. Working for a political cause or a goal is better guarded through continuation, and good leaders may come and go while well built organizations persist and are self supported.

[sarhay]

[quote=Salome;820474]It is a recurring concern, what happens with FPM on the long run?

It will be mainly determined by the leadership style of GMA and whether he is able to cultivate new leaders within the party.

This raises the concern right away, how horizontal or hieararchic the relation is within the party leadership?

FPM party should have hieararchial structure to maintian its stability and continuity.

In addition, is GMA so strong and charismatic that it actually disempowers his supporters?
If there is a danger that the people will shy away from any initiative of their own, if they would think they can not achieve any improvements without the great oratory and guidance of GMA, then there is a serious problem to tackle with.

the strong personality and charisma of GMA should not prevent any FPMer from voicing his/her concerns or views on various political and party related issues, Unless, GMA treats FPM party as single man show, i doubt it.

First, there is a need for a network of great leaders, best cultivated by GMA himself. By this the hierarchy could be downsized and new leaders could emerge, growing into responsible jobs.

Election of the leadership should be performed so there is a institutional management so to speak. Learders are elected based on their activities, characters, and contribution to the party and its members.

Second, by strengthening horizontality, FPM would ensure that it can survive on the long run. This would allow connecting better to the people, inspiring them, encouraging them to dare to initiate the improvement of their lives and to achieve their goals.

I believe the FPM is taking such, from reading their activities calendar, approach by educating the members about building a sustainable political party with ideology that is independent of individual legacy.

GMA could make a real difference by creating opportunities thus helping young talents to emerge as leaders themselves.

Agree. I think th ese young talents are being exposed to the political forefront and you can tell that by reviewing the news related to FPM where most of the news on Tayyar/otv are not revolving around GMA daily activities.

[True Lebanese]

I tend to agree with most of what has been said here on the issue. The FPM needs to get organised and structured.

We also need 3 elections whil GMA is still with us Allah iy khalilna yeh....and we need 3 FPM leaders to to be elected while GMA is still with us and GMA takes on and advisory or Godfather of the Party type position.

This will train the Lebanese mindset to accept wins and defeats in election processes.

My biggest fear in the Lebanese mentality is that if there are internal party elections, the people who lose will not be as active and may even splinter.

[Zghertewe]

Originally Posted by True Lebanese

I tend to agree with most of what has been said here on the issue. The FPM needs to get organised and structured.

We also need 3 elections whil GMA is still with us Allah iy khalilna yeh....and we need 3 FPM leaders to to be elected while GMA is still with us and GMA takes on and advisory or Godfather of the Party type position.

This will train the Lebanese mindset to accept wins and defeats in election processes.

My biggest fear in the Lebanese mentality is that if there are internal party elections, the people who lose will not be as active and may even splinter.

Internal Elections is a must for the FPM! I hope it will be done very soon.

As far for your fear, I totally disagree with you.

We are Lebanese and of course we have a Lebanese mentality but you forgot that FPMers are people who declined all kinds of feudalism and corruption and we are not that kind of mentality where we splinter or shrink if we lose. The people who will lose will not splinter at all, what do you think FPMers are? Nayla M, Carlos Edde, Boutros Hareb, those people do splinter because all what they care about is their own benefits. I am very convinced that FPM in the future will stay as strong as now, GMA is a very smart individual and I am sure he has everything ready for a smooth transition whenever it is needed.

The political parties that need to be worry in the long run are the ones that depend on corruption, feudalism, religion , etc...

[TayyarBeino]

Originally Posted by Zghertewe

Internal Elections is a must for the FPM! I hope it will be done very soon.
As far for your fear, I totally disagree with you.

We are Lebanese and of course we have a Lebanese mentality but you forgot that FPMers are people who declined all kinds of feudalism and corruption and we are not that kind of mentality where we splinter or shrink if we lose. The people who will lose will not splinter at all, what do you think FPMers are? Nayla M, Carlos Edde, Boutros Hareb, those people do splinter because all what they care about is their own benefits. I am very convinced that FPM in the future will stay as strong as now, GMA is a very smart individual and I am sure he has everything ready for a smooth transition whenever it is needed.

The political parties that need to be worry in the long run are the ones that depend on corruption, feudalism, religion , etc...

It was scheduled for Oct 2008, but definitely will be postponed after the parliamentary election in 2009

[dodzi]

Why do we still not have our membership cards?