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.
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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 outlines a common set of actions, activities roles and responsibilities for the whole defense team.
The charter and plan have two categories: performance and organizational practice, the background information said. Each of the categories have sub-themes.
Performance has six major themes with 22 initiatives stemming from the themes. The major themes are: operations and training; maintenance and materiel; information management and technology; infrastructure; personnel; and management systems.
Organizational practices have three major themes, with eight separate initiatives. The major themes are strategic clarity; disciplined business execution; and openness and trust.
The DND background information said that a comprehensive performance measurement would be put in place to assess improvements, guide resource allocation and ensure accountability. Continuous improvement is expected to become a permanent feature of the defense business culture and processes.