Managing in a changeable operating environment
The Ministry has identified four broad categories of risk which have the potential to affect the achievement of the priority outcomes set out in this Statement of Intent. These are outlined below with a summary of the mitigation strategies.
Managing in a changeable operating environment
| Area of risk |
Mitigation approach |
| Ability to directly influence educational outcomes (effectiveness of programmes to achieve priorities) |
Building:
- alignment and focus, through business planning, use of the evidence base and prioritisation
- communication, consultation and feedback processes
- understanding of and responsiveness to sector issues.
|
| Ability to manage and implement key government strategies |
Further developing and strengthening:
- policy planning, implementation and programme management capabilities and processes
- risk management capability
- quality frameworks for core business processes.
|
| Ability to manage internal organisational issues |
Continuing to improve a number of core internal business processes, including
- management planning and reporting, processes and support
- internal communication practices
- performance management system and skills
- the relevance and effectiveness of policies.
|
| Ability to manage emerging issues |
Continuing to strengthen the ability to identify and respond to emerging issues, in order to manage them earlier and more effectively. |