DEWA launches Strategy Week 2016 to share its vision with employees

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has begun its annual strategy week in Dubai to raise awareness among its employees about the company and their mission.

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), opened DEWA’s Strategy Week 2016 at a ceremony at InterContinental hotel, Dubai Festival City.

Dr. Noah Raford, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Dubai Future Foundation, along with DEWA officials and staff, were also present. Strategy Week will continue from 23rd - 27th October 2016 with the theme ‘Shaping the Future.’

This is part of DEWA’s efforts to raise the awareness of its employees about the DEWA2021 strategy, which is aligned to the UAE Vision 2021, Dubai Plan 2021 and the Smart Dubai initiative.

The activities at Al Quoz Sustainable Building, Warsan and Jebel Ali, will promote DEWA’s strategy for the future, and build a strategy-focused culture among employees.

This includes viewing videos about DEWA’s journey towards success and excellence and achieving the goals set in DEWA Strategy 2021, in addition to different events consolidating DEWA’s strategic values, principles and concepts.

Also, sessions will be held on DEWA’s special expedition to the Amazon Rainforest.

The expedition studied the effects of climate change on biodiversity, ecosystems and the inhabitants of the Amazon.

Al Tayer delivered the opening speech, as he emphasised the theme of the event, ’Shaping the Future,’ reflects DEWA’s commitment to carrying out the government’s vision and directives under the directives Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

"DEWA organises this event every year as part of our belief in the importance of strategic planning, and predicting the future to achieve our Strategy 2021, which adheres to UAE Vision 2021, Dubai Plan 2021, and the Dubai Smart initiative to enhance the competitiveness of the UAE, and its position as a global hub for green economy and sustainability, while developing innovation as a major element of our ongoing improvement."

He added, "We adopt the concept of innovation as part of our vision, and created Strategic Innovation to raise its importance as a theme to encompass 40% of DEWA’s strategic map. Strategic planning is a major contributor to DEWA’s success, and also acts as a framework to achieve our vision to become a sustainable innovative world-class utility. This reflects the importance of sharing the key aspects of DEWA’s Strategy 2021 with our employees."

"DEWA’s Strategy Week reflects DEWA’s commitment to adopting best practices in strategic planning and implementation. Leadership and innovation are cornerstones of DEWA’s strategy, which contributes to its development and growth, being a strategy-driven utility. This adheres to Dubai’s strategic objectives to achieve sustainable development, and builds on its position as a global hub for trade, finance and tourism," said Waleed Salman, Executive Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at DEWA.

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