DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING
164 and we need to consider opportunities for innovation in what and how we do things .” For Wilson , the question of culture is not one that is separate from her other responsibilities ; rather it plays into and informs them . “ It ’ s important to take a holistic approach when building information management technology capability . We have four enabling pillars : culture ; the technology and information strategies ; people capability ; and the operating model . You need to look at all four elements – there ’ s no point in doing one without doing the others .”
The focus on culture has had demonstrable effects , evidenced by employee engagement surveys and customer feedback . An important element in changing culture is diversity . “ Diversity is extremely important to me . There is a considerable focus on diversity in the Department . This focus is across the Victorian public service , with the Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2017-2020 , which focuses on inclusive and diverse leadership , workforce flexibility , cultural diversity and disability . I always consider diversity
DECEMBER 2019