Abu Dhabi Police recently organised a workshop named ‘Reconciling Objectives of Employees and Institutions’, discussing mechanisms for engaging employees in the Knowledge Council initiative.

This initiative was launched by the Abu Dhabi Excellence Programme (ADEP) at the General Secretariat of The Executive Council of Abu Dhabi, with the contribution of 27 governmental bodies, said a statement.

The initiative encourages Abu Dhabi Government employees to share knowledge and experience with others to gain new skills. Among the initiative’s further objectives are spreading a culture of excellence and the fostering of cooperation with other governmental bodies, it said.

In his opening speech, Colonel Thani Butti Al Shamesi, head of the training department at Abu Dhabi Police stressed the importance of working to bridge the gap between various points of view and to unify objectives among the institutions of the Abu Dhabi Government, including those working under its umbrella.

He pointed out the essential role of channelling the capabilities of the employees at these institutions by turning them into a cohesive team, to facilitate the integration of efforts within these institutions.

Additionally, Al Shamesi stressed the importance of organising these workshops regularly to foster partnerships and enhance the process of exchanging knowledge and views. He pointed out that the resulting culture of excellence contributes to providing the best services, in accordance with the vision of the Abu Dhabi Government.

During the workshop, Major Mohammed Nasser Al Esaaei, chief of employee performance evaluation section, discussed the mechanisms for engaging employees in the objective-setting process for the institutions, as well as the ways of formulating the announcement of these objectives, in a way that meets the desired outcomes.

He also stressed the importance of matching employees’ objectives with those of their institutions, as a workforce is the best positioned to deliver the ultimate image and embodiment of their institution’s vision.

Participants agreed that similar workshops may strengthen employee experience, as they enable them to enhance their work. Laila Al Zarouni, head of the training and occupational development department at ZonesCorp (Higher Corporation for Specialized Economic Zones) in Abu Dhabi, said that based on the experience of the Abu Dhabi Police the workshop was important for reviewing opinions, which helps to continuously develop its systems.

Mohammed Hasan Al Ameri, chief of the skills development and Emiratisation section at Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council, said: “This session and other workshops are important for transferring knowledge between the institutions under the Abu Dhabi Government. It is a distinguished initiative for supporting excellence in the UAE in general.”

Saeed Matar Al Mazroui, chief of the training and employee development section at Al Ain Municipality, said: “This initiative highlights the commitment of all participating institutions to exchange their excellent practices with other Abu Dhabi Government institutions.” – TradeArabia News Service