Self-worth & self-esteem are important for personal development and organizational success. The sentiment echoed by Managing Director of the PNG Institute of Directors, Christine Sumbuk whilst addressing female members of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary at the RPNGC Headquarters, Port Moresby. This was in commemoration of International Womens Day. Sumbuk mentioned that this was the day that the world celebrated the existence of the other half of humanity but also to recognize that all in all we are all human beings and should treat everyone equally. “It is a time to celebrate women but also be reminded to see each other firstly as human beings then as women.” She shared that improving and strengthening systems and processes in the working environment can bring positive outcomes and see people change their views on how they see themselves and how they contribute in the workplace. “If you look at these two identifications, they are about people. It’s the people that make the difference in the organization. Those organizations that I know that are thriving and pushing boundaries are those that take care of its people.” Sumbuk reiterated that over time, both the private and public sector organizations have noticed that if you take care of staff, they in turn will look after you. This is not in terms of financial gain but that of self-development and growth. “Self-worth and self-esteem play a big part. These have a direct effect on people who then have a direct effect on systems and processes which then has a direct impact on the organization on its output and productivity. If you cannot change what’s out there, change you, because it’s easier to change you then to change somebody else.” She said those who do not see themselves as worthy of themselves and for themselves have difficulties progressing in life. She said such people view life negatively, they speak negativity, and they have a lot of excuses in life. They basically have a low self-worth and they do not see themselves worthy of something good. “If you do not have self-worth, what are you going to do to improve somebody else? What are you going to do to empower somebody else? Because you don’t even have the power yourself to call yourself valuable in the first place,” she challenged. Ms Sumbuk said a person with a higher self-worth is believed to have a more stable and positive form of self-esteem. It provides protection against stress and emotional problems whilst also making a person healthier, happier and more successful in life. Deputy Commissioner of Police Administration, Joanne Clarkson thanked all women in the RPNGC for their tireless effort and contributions to what can be seen as a male dominated working environment.