“ The Presbyterian Community Services , too , believes ... to inspire lives beyond our services for the next generation .”
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Inspiring Lives Beyond Services
CHAIRMAN ’ S MESSAGE
“ The Presbyterian Community Services , too , believes ... to inspire lives beyond our services for the next generation .”
The term “ generativity ” was coined by the psychoanalyst Erik Erikson to denote “ a concern for establishing and guiding the next generation .”
According to Erikson ’ s eight stages of psychosocial development , the seventh stage strives to create or to nurture future generation . This can be reflected in how parents seek to raise children to make a difference by contributing to benefit others .
One example of generativity is seen in how Michael Phelps has positively influenced Joseph Isaac Schooling and inspired him to win the men ’ s 100 m butterfly at the 2016 Olympics in Rio .
In a report , Michael explained that he wanted to teach kids “ to believe in themselves , to not be afraid to know that the sky is the limit .”
Though Michael lost the event to Joseph , he said , “ But I ’ m proud of Joe ”.
The Presbyterian Community Services too , believes in generativity , seeking to inspire lives beyond our services for the next generation . The recent transition in management leadership is a case in point to illustrate . The change in management leadership was first discussed in 2011 by the Board , planned and executed with considerable intention to nurture and inspire .
Currently , PCS has identified several young staff and sponsoring them for post-graduate studies , helping them to establish their professional qualification . The organization has also put in place a practice for staff to clock at least 20 hours of training per year for the purpose of capability building and professional development . We too , have piloted a 12-hour training course for our volunteers .
With such organizational emphasis for both staff and volunteers to be better equipped , we believe that we can better serve the community to influence inspiring life change .
May I also take this opportunity to express my deepest appreciation to all donors , partners , volunteers and staff through whom many lives in the community have been touched and inspired .
With your continued support , we can work together to realize a better tomorrow .
Arthur Lim , PBM Chairman Presbyterian Community Services