Strategic Reform: More than Systems and Processes
Authors: Mark Nixon and Grant Dreghorn
Volume 5, Number 2 (Winter 2009), pp. 137-146.
Abstract
Government’s funding guidance is driving Defence to reduce its spending. The Strategic Reform Program (SRP) is planned to deliver $20billion in savings to partly fund the capital program. Its targets include enhanced accountability, productivity and integrated planning. These are to be achieved through implementation of savings and non-savings reform streams. The lessons of other reform programs provide a beacon for the SRP. These lessons include: contestability improves performance; continuing political mandate maintains interest; out of the box thinking can lead to better solutions and efficiencies; and leadership drives reform. However, true reform will only be realised if the current focus on structural and mechanical change is augmented by a shift in organisational culture.
About the Authors
Mark Nixon is a Partner in Ernst & Young Advisory Practice, based in Canberra. mark.nixon@au.ey.com. Grant Dreghorn is Ernst & Young Defence Industry Leader. grant.dreghorn@au.ey.com.
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