In a year where new vehicles sales top one million, 4WD utilities account for around 20% of total sales. Popularity of utilities extends to councils that buy 4WD in big numbers for: Many of these 4WD utilities are underutilised, uneconomic assets adding little value to council service delivery. Utilities generally Read more
Introduction The transition to net-zero fleet is not for fleet management to solve. There is too much that needs to be done across the organisation for the transition to net-zero fleet to be the sole responsibility of fleet management. Effective development and implementation of the net-zero fleet transition program requires Read more
Effectiveness and efficacy of service delivery can only be measured against the purpose of the service and the needs and expectations of its customers. Purpose of Service Reviews There are many reasons why a council would undertake a service review. Efficiency is not the main reason. First and foremost, the Read more
Beyond the Pandemic and COAG National Cabinet is here to stay. It will meet monthly with less formality, less staging and more talking among the leaders. The Prime Minister announced that the National Cabinet will be driven by a singular agenda to create jobs. The National Cabinet, which replaces COAG, will comprise Read more
Business Continuity for Councils during COVID-19 Pandemic Introduction Escalation of COVID-19 protocols has seen the introduction of social distancing and lockdown measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said in a statement “Australians should expect these measures to be in place for at least six Read more
(This blog was based on presentations John Ravlic made for Technology One, as part of their 2019 Roadshow – East Coast ShowCase.) The purpose of this blog is to share my insights on creating a culture of innovation. I will tease out the issues and challenges that are occupying the Read more