Le Tautua

Developing the capacity of Pacific leadership in management

Le Tautua, literally meaning "the service", derives from a Samoan proverb: "O le ala i le pule, le tautua" or "The pathway to authority is through service".

The concept of tautua includes the notion that where in order to lead, one must also serve. This is characteristic of not just Samoan but many Pacific leadership styles, where leadership is not necessarily about leading from the front but about the paradox of status through service.

Le Va is implementing four initiatives under this project:

1. Emerging Leaders Programme - focussing on developing capacity in management

2. International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership (IIMHL) - connecting Pacific mental health leaders on a global level.

3. Mentoring Matchmakers - developing capacity in leadership by facilitating quality mentors. 

Page last updated: 27 February 2009