Dr Audrey Stewart-Hinchcliffe calls for leadership paradigm shift to drive economic development
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Dr Audrey Stewart-Hinchcliffe, chairman of Manpower & Maintenance Services Limited, challenged leaders across sectors to rethink traditional approaches to progress in a rapidly changing world.
She made the call last Wednesday (March 4) during a distinguished guest lecture at the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) Worthington campus in New Kingston.
The occasion was the inaugural scholarship recognition ceremony and distinguished lecture hosted by the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean Foundation (UCCF), underscoring the role of leadership, scholarship, and partnership in advancing national development.
Her lecture, ‘Redefining Leadership Towards a Paradigm Shift for Economic Development’, examined the urgent need for leadership models that embrace inclusivity, sustainability, and adaptability, supported by stronger collaboration among the public and private sectors, civil society, and international partners.
“The world is rapidly, radically different today than it was yesterday, and whether we sink or swim will depend heavily on leadership and visionary thinking,” Stewart-Hinchcliffe said.
As part of the programme, Dr Stewart-Hinchcliffe presented copies of her publications to UCC, including books donated to the UCC Library to support teaching, learning, and student development. The presentation included her work ‘A Time Like No Other’, which she noted was written during the COVID-19 lockdown.
The ceremony also celebrated student achievement and philanthropic support, recognising over sixty scholarship recipients and awardees whose studies are being strengthened through the UCC Foundation’s ongoing investment in access and opportunity.
Reflecting on the ceremony, president of the university, Professor Colin Gyles remarked, “This occasion reflects UCC’s enduring commitment to expanding opportunity through education while cultivating the kind of leadership our nation needs to navigate change and drive sustainable development.”
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