24 Develop and implement a Diversity is recognised, encouraged  workplace diversity and and respected inclusion strategy 25 Create ways to share Key learnings from external programs  knowledge and experiences are shared within the organisation New ways of sharing and storing 26 information are identified and Identify opportunities for  implemented individuals to work across and within branches and across Skill and knowledge capabilities are organisations to increase skills enhanced and knowledge 27 Review current operating model VEC operating model is fit for purpose  and respond accordingly PROGRESS ON INITIATIVES 2016–17 AND FOCUS 2017–18 2016–17 Strategic initiative Achievements for 2016-2017 5 Identify enrolment and This initiative has delivered: voting barriers and a direct enrolment research report and emerging trends the identification of further research directions for voters. 15 Develop and implement an This initiative has delivered: Information Management a dedicated role with oversight of information System management and an approved Information Management Framework. 16 Further develop the VEC’s This initiative has delivered: Risk Management the establishment and implementation of a new Framework Risk Management Framework and workshops to facilitate the integration of the framework into business as usual activities, including monitoring and reporting. 17 Develop and implement an This initiative has delivered: effective workforce and a Succession Risk Management Framework and tools for succession planning key personnel to manage succession. process 27 Review current operating This initiative has delivered: and respond a formal review and report including a recommendation accordingly on a changed Executive structure that will lay the foundations for business transformation.
24  Develop and implement a workplace diversity and inclusion strategy Diversity is recognised, encouraged and respected 25  Create ways to share knowledge and experiences Key learnings from external programs are shared within the organisation New ways of sharing and storing information are identified and implemented Skill and knowledge capabilities are enhanced 26  Identify opportunities for individuals to work across and within branches and across organisations to increase skills and knowledge 27  Review current operating model and respond accordingly VEC operating model is fit for purpose PROGRESS ON INITIATIVES 2016–17 AND FOCUS 2017–18 2016–17 Strategic initiative Achievements for 2016-2017 5 Identify enrolment and voting barriers and emerging trends This initiative has delivered: a direct enrolment research report and the identification of further research directions for 15 Develop and implement an Information Management System This initiative has delivered: a dedicated role with oversight of information management and an approved Information Management Framework. 16 Further develop the VEC’s Risk Management Framework This initiative has delivered: the establishment and implementation of a new Risk Management Framework and workshops to facilitate the integration of the framework into business as usual activities, including monitoring and reporting. 17 Develop and implement an effective workforce and succession planning process This initiative has delivered: a Succession Risk Management Framework and tools for key personnel to manage succession. 27 Review current operating and respond accordingly This initiative has delivered: a formal review and report including a recommendation on a changed Executive structure that will lay the foundations for business transformation. voters.