GICHD Outlook Report 2024

INSTITUTIONAL

The institutional pillar aims to support the Centre in adapting its structures and processes to remain fit for purpose and in sync with its core values and working principles. Guided by this pillar, the Centre will, in 2024, continue to modernise its internal practices towards building a thriving, efficient, and effective organisation that maximises the potential of its people. To achieve this goal, the following action plan that includes various outcomes and outputs has been laid out. First and foremost, the GICHD recognises the importance of developing the interpersonal skills of its employees. Effective communication and teamwork are vital components of a successful organisation. By focusing on fostering these skills among staff – including at middle management and leadership level – the Centre aims to create an environment where every individual contributes and feels empowered. In 2024, this will be achieved through workshops, training, and team-building exercises that will also focus on strengthening interpersonal relationships amongst team members. Second, to implement necessary changes, a review of the GICHD’s internal rules and regulations will be conducted to examine current policies and procedures. The organisation recognises the need for agility in today’s fast-paced world, and as such will prioritise the development of flexible policies and efficient procedures that can respond to changing circumstances and requirements; furthermore, it will incorporate a human resources information system

toolkit will serve as a resource to ensure that the organisational values are consistently reflected in all aspects of the Centre’s operations so as to foster a strong culture built on accountability, trust, inclusion, respect, innovation, and learning. Finally, the GICHD recognises the importance of environmental sustainability and aims to implement various activities towards promoting a greener future guided by its environmental policy. In 2024, these activities may include reducing waste, conserving energy, and adopting eco-friendly practices that will enable the Centre to minimise its environmental footprint, in alignment with the 2050 Today initiative.

that will help the GICHD operate in accordance with the latest human resources practices. An annual staff engagement survey will again be carried out in 2024 to collect insights into employee satisfaction, highlighting areas of strengths but also areas that require attention. By actively seeking feedback from employees, the organisation can better address concerns, boost morale, and create a more positive work environment. Embedding organisational values in daily practices and decision-making processes is another key focus of the 2024 institutional pillar. To achieve this, the GICHD will, in 2024, prioritise the implementation of a values toolkit within its annual performance review and onboarding process. This

GICHD OUTLOOK REPORT 2024