The Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Programme, in collaboration with Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, recently celebrated the graduation of 116 participants from its “Government Excellence Evaluator” programme. This initiative is designed to enhance the capabilities of national professionals in assessing institutional performance and embed a culture of excellence throughout all phases of government operations. The ultimate objective is to improve the efficiency of governmental entities and elevate the quality of their services.
Celebrating Achievements at the Graduation Ceremony
The graduation ceremony, held at Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, was attended by several dignitaries, including His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence and Director General of the Office of the Prime Minister, alongside Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, President of the University, and Dr. Ibrahim Salman Al Hammadi, Head of Performance and Government Excellence and Coordinator General of the Sheikh Khalifa Programme. The event also welcomed various officials, academics, and representatives from government entities.
The Importance of Investing in National Talents
During the ceremony, His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama emphasised that investing in the capabilities of national talent is central to fulfilling the wise leadership’s directives in building the government of the future. He highlighted the necessity of empowering Emirati professionals with the knowledge and skills to enhance institutional performance, thereby translating government excellence standards into impactful practices.
Al Olama pointed out that government excellence extends beyond merely applying norms and models; it is about achieving tangible results that reflect on the efficiency of organisations, the quality of services, and the overall experience of clients. He stressed the pivotal role that qualified national talents play in cementing this culture and transitioning it into a sustainable working ethos.
Commitment to Continuous Improvement
Dr. Mansoor Al Awar reiterated that the collaboration with the Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Programme represents a comprehensive approach to linking knowledge with practical application, creating a significant impact in the government work environment. Through this programme, efforts are focused on preparing national talents armed with performance evaluation tools to identify areas for development and convert excellence standards into practices that promote continuous improvement and elevate the efficiency and quality of services.
He noted that the “Government Excellence Evaluator” programme is a model of flexible and applied learning adopted by Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, reinforcing the university’s role in supporting national priorities by building capacities capable of leading transformation, anticipating future development opportunities, and contributing to the crafting of a more efficient and competitive government.
Continuing the Journey of National Capacity Building
The graduation of this new cohort reflects the ongoing partnership between the Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Programme and Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, aimed at fostering national expertise in government excellence. This initiative empowers graduates to assess institutional performance, identify development opportunities, and leverage evaluation outcomes to improve the effectiveness of processes, services, policies, and government initiatives.
The programme aims to prepare Emirati personnel who can contribute to promoting a culture of excellence within their respective organisations, offering specialised support and consultancy, enhancing quality assurance systems, and implementing government excellence standards that ensure ongoing improvement and raise institutional efficiency and effectiveness.
A Comprehensive Training Pathway
This training programme is structured into a comprehensive three-phase curriculum that links theoretical understanding of the government excellence framework to practical application in real-world scenarios. The first phase introduced the principles of government excellence systems and their evaluation methodologies. The second phase focused on the components and standards of these systems, addressing strategic planning, innovation management, future foresight, smart government, and governance.
The programme concluded with an applied third phase, which involved a practical graduation project wherein participants utilised their acquired knowledge and skills to evaluate institutional performance and measure compliance with key excellence criteria. This experience significantly readies them to implement evaluation tools in government work environments and translate results into practical opportunities for improvement.
Strengthening Collaboration for Future Success
The joint efforts of the Office of the Prime Minister and Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University highlight a commitment to developing national talents, enhancing knowledge exchange, and enabling government entities to benefit from global best practices in institutional excellence. This collaboration supports the construction of a more efficient and resilient government, well-prepared to meet future demands.