The participants in the LEKGOTLA must be in possession of the traditional stick before they can make input. The stick guarantees them the opportunity to bring their views, across without the interference from the others. As long as they hold onto the stick they are protected by the Chairperson. The rest of the participants have to listen attentively and make sure that when their turn comes they add to the previous speaker's inputs. That is the spirit of LEKGOTLA. The focus and respect goes to the participant on the "floor", including the positioning of self in the direction he is speaking from. This is to demonstrate that you are actively listening, you are interested in what he is saying, and you respect his contribution. Once the person on the "floor" is done, he returns the stick to the King. The LEKGOTLA is conducted in the spirit of sharing. Sharing of any sort is Ubuntu in African culture. We should do better when it comes to knowledge sharing. We can contribute to the world knowledge base through the Ubuntu way of sharing and collective growth.
08-28-2019, 11:04 PM
The LEKGOTLA Way Conversation (African Methodology)
العرض الشجري