C ARICAD Programme Specialist Franklyn Michael recently delivered a guest lecture at the University of the West Indies. The session was held at the Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business. He delivered the lecture to students who are pursuing the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Sector Management. The lecture was delivered following an invitation by Dr. Wayne (Charles) Soverall, Senior Lecturer in Public Sector Management. The lecture was identified as follow-up activity under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between CARICAD and the UWI Cave Hill campus; especially in relation to sharing public sector transformation experiences and best practices. The focus of the lecture was the CARICAD model for Public Sector Transformation. CARICAD has a new model for Public Sector Transformation. The new paradigm is based on the following: 1. Transformation is not a destination but a continuous journey of change, adaptation and innovation 2. Transformation is cross-cutting and multi-faceted. It is not about a single subject or issue 3. There should be a regional model for transformation 4. Transformation should be developed and implemented on a country-specific basis in each CARICAD member state Continues on Page 11 I was also tasked with undertaking research specifically directed at the principles and practices for improving post-hurricane recovery planning for the ‘blue economy’. Although short, my experience at CARICAD has been one of my most fulfilling work experiences to date. The small team at CARICAD is dedicated and very welcoming. I like that as an intern I was given full autonomy to work on projects, and check in with my supervisor when needed. What I enjoyed most at CARICAD was that it was not simply an internship where I assisted in projects but I was able to participate in capacitybuilding sessions of mutual interest with my supervisor, Programme Specialist Mr. Franklyn Michael as well as with the Assistant Director, Programmes and Planning and Human Resources and Organisation Development Specialist, Mrs. Rosemund Warrington. I also attended a two-day CCRIF Technical Model workshop with Executive Director, Mr. Devon Rowe, which was informative and such a great opportunity to network with specialists in the region. Apart from work, I thoroughly enjoyed conversations with Mr. Michael, who is quite insightful and has a wealth of CARICAD Intern Yinka Jagbir-Garcia. knowledge about a range of topics as it relates to the Caribbean diaspora. As a mid-career professional this internship was very valuable to my career development and I am grateful that I was able to be a part of it. I would definitely recommend future internships at CARICAD. 10
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