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Canada Emphasizes Accountability, Process Improvements, Innovation In Renewal Plan

Gally Articola

Friday, October 18th, 2013

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The Canadian Department of National Defense is embarking on an organization wide, five year--2013-2018--Defense Renewal plan to ensure the best military capabilities at the best value by transforming major business processes. The Defense Renewal effort includes military and civilian personnel aiming “to minimize inefficiency, streamline business processes and maximize operational results,” said a background paper released Oct. 7. The work will be guided by a Defense Renewal Charter, with an overview of the roadmap, and a Defense Renewal Plan that…

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