2022 Week 21 Filipino Value Focus: INTERDEPENDENCE

“The principle of interdependence is the key to the existence of nature’s entire system. The best example we have of this are the cells in the human body. They connect with one another through mutual giving for the benefit of the entire body. Every cell receives what it needs to exist, and applies the rest of its strength toward the general body.” Every organization exists like a human body. All parts work as one, move as one, speak as one and think as one. Every member is dependent with each other.

The principle of interdependence necessarily includes respect with what each member in an organization can do. Apart from this, the leader would always disregard what a follower can do - leading to the follower’s feeling of helplessness or hopelessness. On the other hand, the follower who does not respect his leader’s capacity to lead would always question the latter’s orders. In short, lack of respect would make interdependence difficult to attain.

Another indispensable element in the principle of interdependence is trust. Lack or the absence of it makes interdependence impossible. If an organization is to be represented as one body, each member
should trust each other. No matter how varied each one’s roles are, one must act in a perspective where it would promote the whole organization, not only the individual. Every member should always bear in mind that his or her actions have far-reaching consequences.

For an individual, becoming part of an organization means being prepared to be a team player and being prepared to adjust with all the members of the team. Regardless of the differences in perception and preferences, each must learn to work with each other. Difficult as it may be, differences should be
reconciled, bearing in mind what is best for the organization. At the end of the day, it all boils down to the principle that every member is not working as a separate individual but a part of a bigger entity. As the Word says, “For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.”

Before we move today, consider these: (a) what part are we playing in our organization; (b) what body do we belong to; and (c) are we exhibiting interdependence in fulfilling our duties and responsibilities?

ACTION PLAN

CHECKLIST: Tick the box that represents the value system of your organization. If you think you need to achieve one value system which you do not possess at the moment, think of ways on how you can realign.

• Before we do something, we consider the role that each department plays in our organization.
  
• In all activities we conduct, all departments are involved from the planning phase to the implementation and evaluation.
  
• In our organization, we make sure that all contributions made by our members are respected.
  
• We honor every sacrifice laid down by every member, and make sure that no one is violated or looked down upon. We move as one-man-team in fulfilling our daily tasks and duties.

DECLARATION

We are public servants who value interdependence. We promise to always bear in mind that we are the face of the office we represent. As such, we will do our best to work in unity with our co-employees, setting aside personal motives, agenda and issues. We promise to prioritize the common good and public welfare. We surrender our personal rights for the sake of common good. We are committed to work as one, act as one and move as one, and we will do our duties and responsibilities to fulfil our quota for the betterment of the lives of the Filipino people. So help us God.​

​PRAYER

Lord, as You are the Author of interdependence, we ask You to help us become like you. In everything we do, allow us to exhibit our respect for our colleagues, knowing fully well that we are moving as one-man team in everything we do. Help us to give honor to whom it is due, help to those in need, and understanding to those who need it. We ask for Your grace to govern and power to prevail over every negative situation in our workplace so that we can deliver what is expected of us to the people. Amen.​

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