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Firstly, there is clear demonstration
of commitment at the very top level of MINDEF. For example,
the Minister of State for Defence heads the committee which
monitors the ED efforts in MINDEF. |
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Secondly, MINDEF adopts a coordinated
and cross-functional approach in planning and implementing
ED. This way, initiatives can be examined holistically. For
example, the feasibility and cost of the initiatives, as well
as whether the initiatives will result in higher costs in other
areas, are taken into consideration. MINDEF’s approach
also facilitates “cross-fertilisation”. For example,
ED initiatives that have proven to be successful in one department
can be introduced to other departments. |
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Thirdly, there is empowerment and accoun-tability
at the operating level in promoting and implementing ED initiatives.
While incentives encourage ground-level units/departments to
independently seek innovative ways to optimise resources, these
incentives will be awarded only after the ideas have been implemented
and the savings have been confirmed. |
