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This article first appeared in The Edge Malaysia Weekly on March 25, 2019 - March 31, 2019

1    BECOMING a strategically focused organisation (SFO)

Having clarity of purpose on the results to be achieved and having clarity on the distinct outcomes to be achieved. Every part of the organisation is to be aligned to achieving these identified outcomes.

 

2    Becoming a knowledge-based organisation (KBO)

Leveraging technology to manage the massive information and knowledge that is vital for effective decision-making. Equally important is the information that is drawn from greater engagement.

 

3    Transforming working arrangements in the organisation

Moving from being tasked-based to outcome-oriented. Moving from operating in silos to achieving greater collaboration and having a more committee-driven process. Also, becoming less hierarchical, operating more as project teams and having a more committee-based decision-making process.

 

4    Becoming a performance-based organisation (PBO)

The introduction of goal setting and a culture of accountability. This is reinforced by a rigorous appraisal system.

 

5    Investing in talent

Talent development to be given greater priority. This provides high payoffs almost in the immediate term as staff are empowered to self-develop.

 

6    Strengthening governance arrangements

This is about how an institution is being governed and how decisions are made. Lapses in governance have seen large-scale destruction of wealth and erosion of confidence.

 

7    Strengthening risk management

It is all about identifying what could go wrong and having the organisation in a state of preparedness to manage any eventuality.

 

8    Enhancing internal and external communications capability

Awareness that communication needs to be with all the stakeholders and to all the target groups. Additionally, we have

to leverage all communication channels.

 

9    Space management to enhance performance

Provide a great sense of arrival. This should project what the business stands for. The space arrangements should also reflect the nature of the work, which would in turn lead to greater efficiency.

 

10    The climate in the corporation – the corporate culture

This gives guidance on how to handle the business. It builds the organisational energy and generates the professional will to exercise sound judgement to doing what is right. It involves the shared beliefs and attitudes, as well as the principles and values being upheld in the organisation.

 

 

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