To support this commitment, the Department must recruit and train appropriate staff and provide them with the skills and tools needed to deliver services to the community. Enhanced productivity must be supported by flexible working arrangements so that opportunities for individual contribution are maximised. Strategic and innovative thinking will ensure that staff focus on core activities and encourage the private sector to develop the level of services needed to support economic growth.
Strategies Promote a strong sense of corporate identity and ethical behaviour.
A Corporate Image package was completed and an internal newsletter, Staff Bulletin, was produced regularly to keep staff informed of what was happening within the organisation. An information sheet, direct from the CEO's desk, was produced fortnightly to inform staff of key Departmental issues. Internet policies, standards and format and content guidelines were developed and these were subsequently adopted by NCOM for the Northern Territory Government and other Departmental 'Home Pages'. Challenge and, if necessary, simplify existing administration arrangements. Administrative processes involving recruitment, training and travel procedures were reviewed to achieve simplification and maintain consistency.