Haldoor: The First Pillar of the HAWADI Perspective

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Haldoor is the first attribute of the HAWADI philosophy, and it is the first and most crucial pillar of effective leadership. Linguistically in Somali, "Haldoor" means a decisive person, someone who does not hesitate, someone who reaches a decision in any situation.

Haldoornimadu (Decisiveness) isn't just about making a decision; it is making the right decision, at the appropriate time, based on data, and being ready to take responsibility for the outcome of that decision.

Why is Haldoornimo important?

1. Time is the life of the community

In the Somali Region and generally everywhere Somalis are, emergencies (droughts, conflicts, clan battles, elections, development projects) are frequent. A leader who cannot make quick decisions brings loss of life and wealth to their community.

2. People's trust depends on it

People follow someone they see can make decisions even when it is difficult, and who does not run away from responsibility.

3. Lack of decisiveness causes chaos

When a leader delays a decision or procrastinates, it begins that everyone makes their own individual decision → infighting, destruction, and lost opportunities.

Attributes of a True Haldoor

Attribute	Description
Courage	Being able to make a decision even amidst fear and threats.
Prudence	Not rushed and not delayed – taken at the appropriate time.
Data Collection	Reliable data is gathered before any decision.
Full Responsibility	You own both the good and bad outcomes of the decision.
Consistency	Once a decision is made, execute it; do not turn back without reason.
Justice/Fairness	The decision cannot be one that favors a specific person or clan.

How to train yourself in Haldoornimo

• 1
  Start with small decisions

  Decide today: what you will eat, when you will sleep, and when you will wake up. Sticking to these small decisions builds the habit for you.

• 2
  Decide after Istikhara

  Pray Istikhara, then make a decision and do not hesitate.

• 3
  Write down pros and cons

  Write the advantages of the decision and potential disadvantages on paper – then decide.

• 4
  Seek an advisor, but the decision is yours

  Consult experienced people, but ultimately the decision is yours.

• 5
  When you decide, execute

  No decision is often worse than a wrong decision.

Haldoor and the other pillars of HAWADI

Haldoor cannot work alone. To be complete leadership:

It must go with Aamin (Trust - people must trust you with your decision).

It must be based on Waayo-aragnimo (Experience - because without experience, Haldoor can be dangerous).

It must lead to Indheer-garadnimo (Vision - the decision must illuminate the future).

Haldoor alifi kara Waayo-arag aamin ah Daadaheeye Indheer-garad ah waa lix tayo iyo tilmaamo gooni ku ah hogaanka wax-ku-oolka ah

Haldoor

Maxay Haldoornimadu muhiim u tahay?

Astaamaha Haldoor dhabta ah

Sida aad Haldoornimo ugu tababarto naftaada

• 1
  Bilow go’aan yaryar

  Maanta go’aan gaadh: waxa aad cuni doonto, goorta aad seexan doonto. Ku adkeysiga go’aanadan yaryar ayaa kuu dhisa caado.

• 2
  Istikhara ka dib go’aan qaado

  Tuko istikhara ka dib go’aan qaado oo ha ka labalabayn.

• 3
  Qor faa’idooyinka iyo khasaaraha

  Warqad ku qor faa’idooyinka iyo khasaaraha suurtagalka ah – ka dib go’aan qaado.

• 4
  Raadi lataliye laakiin go’aanka adigaa leh

  Latasho Dadka waayo-arag ah, laakiin aakhirka go’aanka adigaa leh.

• 5
  Marka aad go’aan qaadatid, fuli

  Go’aan la’aan ayaa ka xun go’aan qaldan marar badan.

lix tayo ama tilmaamo uu leeyahay hogaanka wax-ku-oolka ah. falsafada HAWADI waxay qeexaysaa sifooyinkaas lixda ah

Broad Listening Builds Trust

Communities, teams, and institutions thrive when every voice is heard. By listening broadly, leaders demonstrate profound respect for diverse perspectives, capturing the full narrative without interruption or inherent bias. This radical inclusivity strengthens trust and ensures no critical insight is overlooked or lost in the noise of the system.

Selective Action Creates Impact

Acting selectively does not mean ignoring perspectives; it means expertly distilling what enriches the core mission. From the full, diverse narrative, effective leaders identify the elements that critically advance clarity, equity, and sustainable progress. Selective action is the essence of focus — turning an abundance of information into a limited set of high-leverage, actionable priorities.

From Noise to Guiding Narrative

Broad listening gathers the essential raw material: lived experiences, key frustrations, hard-won successes, and collective aspirations. Selective action then shapes that material into a coherent, guiding narrative that informs policy, documentation, or civic engagement campaigns. This principle acts as the crucial bridge between deep empathy and focused execution.

Practical Applications of the Principle

This discipline can be applied across all sectors to drive intentional progress:

• In Health Facilities: Listen to the insights of clinical staff, patients, and administrators; act selectively on the workflows that fundamentally improve access and patient outcomes.
• In Governance: Hear the full spectrum of community concerns and civic demands; act selectively on the systemic reforms that demonstrably strengthen equity and institutional transparency.
• In Organizational Culture: Welcome and document diverse employee stories and experiences; act selectively on the practices that tangibly reinforce mutual trust, ethical conduct, and organizational pride.

Listen Broadly. Act Selectively.   At Hawadiye, we believe civic clarity begins with inclusive listening — and leadership begins with focused action.   This principle guides our health documentation, governance messaging, and public engagement.   🔹 Every voice matters.   🔹 Every action must serve the mission.   Let’s build systems that honor both.   Hawadiye #CivicClarity #LeadershipPrinciples #StrategicListening #GovernanceWithPurpose

Press Release: Karamardha General Hospital Achieves SLIPTA Two-Star Certification

Setting the Standard: Two-Star SLIPTA Status Paves Way for ISO 15189 Accreditation

Karamardha General Hospital proudly announces its attainment of the prestigious SLIPTA Two-Star certification, a significant milestone that formalizes the hospital's commitment to delivering high-quality, internationally compliant laboratory services. This achievement makes Karamardha General Hospital only the second facility in the region to earn this recognition.

The certification is the direct result of a specialized training program focused on Laboratory Quality Management Systems (LQMS) and Malaria Microscopy. Led by the hospital administration in close partnership with the Regional Health Bureau’s Laboratory Department, the program engaged 30 participants. The training was specifically organized to address the operational gaps needed to secure the Two-Star status and accelerate progress toward ISO 15189 accreditation.

Commitment to Continuous Excellence

During a closing ceremony, the hospital leadership recognized personnel whose exceptional efforts contributed to this landmark achievement. Awards were presented to:

• Staff members instrumental in securing the SLIPTA certification milestone.
• The top-performing laboratory personnel from the first quarter of the 2018 Ethiopian Fiscal Year.

This success underscores the hospital’s strategic dedication to operational excellence and its proactive investment in staff capacity to continuously improve healthcare services for the community.