Page 2 CARICAD Planning Week T he CARICAD Team met for its biannual Planning Week from October 2nd to October 6th, 2023. The objectives of the planning week were to assess progress against the annual work programme, obtain updates against the work plan, prepare an achievable operational/work plan for the remainder of 2023/24 and chart a way forward for the organisation. The team identified strategies to enable the organisation to continue to meet the emerging needs of our member states. Since some team members currently work remotely, the session provided an opportunity for the team members to strengthen connections in a face-to-face environment. • Continued from Page 1 not-so-secret sauce of leadership for success. (ECOSOC) of the United Nations in July 2018. The principles aim to provide practical and expert guidance to interested countries on a broad range of governance challenges associated with the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Capacity Pillar of the Charter includes leadership as a component, among others. CARICAD has been supporting Leadership Development for over 10 years. The Programme began under the Caribbean Leadership Project (CLP) funded by the Canadian Government. CARICAD participated in the early thinking, design, and development of the project. The initial seven-year project ended in 2019, training 296 public sector leaders. Thereafter, the programme transitioned seamlessly to the current CARICAD Leadership Development Programme (CLDP) through the development and implementation of a sustainable business plan. Over the years, the programme has helped public sector leaders develop their skills and become more effective in their roles. It has positively impacted the work life of more than 1,000 public officers since 2019. The contribution of leadership development is also aimed at closing the much-spoken-about “implementation deficit” that exists within the region. Moreover, CARICAD’s core products and services, such as organisation design and development, require the CARICAD’s recent work on the Organisational Review and Reclassification of the Public Sector in Dominica (Pages 4-5) typifies the contribution and role of effective leadership at several levels. The Prime Minister provided high-level, strategic direction and visible sponsorship, while the Cabinet Secretary led effectively at the operational level. Several leaders contributed to the completion and success of the exercise, including the Unions, Permanent Secretaries, the Reform Coordinator, and other Senior officials. CARICAD embraces the transformational approach to leadership. The transformational leader influences followers to achieve consistent organisational results while maintaining a culture of teamwork and high performance at both individual and organisational levels. A continued focus on leadership in regional public service is therefore necessary if we are to achieve the results we desire. CARICAD has transformed itself into a flexible and adaptable organisation. In that regard, it has established a foundation of relevance for continuing to deliver effectively in the constantly evolving, technologically driven environment of the 21st Century. CARICAD will continue to adapt strategically, structurally, and operationally to deliver on its mandate which although established in 1975, is still relevant.
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