DUBAI, 2nd September, 2015 (WAM) -- Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, is organising an Excellence Camp for its employees to train and equip candidates for the 19th Dubai Government Excellence Programme, DGEP, Award. The camp, which is part of DEWA’s preparations to take part in DGEP 2016, supports its corporate vision to consolidate excellence among its staff.
Being held in two phases, the camp provides an ideal environment for candidates to prepare them for the DGEP 2016. Excellence experts from DEWA’s Corporate Excellence department will oversee the training programme at the camp.
During the camp, research and reports that were assigned to staff in preparation for the DGEP Award, will be studied and evaluated. The award is organised by DGEP, which is part of the Secretariat General of the Dubai Executive Council.
DEWA’s first Excellence Camp will be held from 6th-9th September. The second camp will be held from 13th-16th September in Raffles hotel, Dubai. The two camps will host 165 staff from different divisions.
"This remarkable step supports the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to enhance government performance to the highest international standards. It is part of our strategy to develop the capabilities of our technical teams and enhance corporate excellence among them. We are committed to applying the highest international standards in all administrative and operational processes. We adopt the best international practices that support our objectives to reach the highest levels of service excellence and make our customers happier and more satisfied. This supports our vision to become a sustainable innovative world-class utility," said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA.
"The Dubai Government Excellence Programme is the first of its kind in the world to manage excellence in the government sector. Since its launch, it has been pioneer in raising leading and creative concepts, and carrying the excellence message to support the development of the government sector in Dubai, and establish the emirate’s position as a leading advanced global hub for business. The programme has played a key role in preparing an environment that motivates excellence and instills excellence in performance and work, and maximising outputs. It has been one of the most efficient ways to help government organisations in Dubai achieve remarkable progress in their performance, services, and continuous improvement," he added.
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