Victorian State Emergency Services (VicSES)
“Following my appointment to the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Victorian State Emergency Services, it was incumbent upon me to manage the necessary changes required to meet increased service demand, to meetcommunity expectations, to enhance the overall performance of the organisation, as well as to raise the profile and image within the Government. My aim, as the CEO and “leader” of the organisation, was to challenge the existing leadershipparadigm within VicSES, particularly in the way things were done, and to invigorate the passion, energy and spirit of all the people through a “shared” vision. I engaged Brian Birley (Managing Director, P.A.C.E. Corporation Pty Ltd) tohelp me do this. Brian’s reputation as a specialist in Strategic Business Planning and implementation had preceded him. Through Brian’s team‑building exercises, we were able to identify what we stand for, what we are responsible for, and how we relate to our Stakeholders and to each other. This culminated in a wonderful “Values Statement” which we have all agreed to uphold organisationally.
A subsequent Strategic Planning Day for the SES Board of Management saw the confirmation of the Values and Vision, and a completed Strategic Plan was being implemented via our senior management, and is being filtered down throughoutthe whole organisation. Brian’s engaging personality, smooth delivery style and astute business savvy contributed to bringing our team together. We now understand the importance of agreeing on the same clear message in order forus all to perform towards a common goal in an uncomplicated manner.”
Mary Barry
Chief Executive Officer
Victorian State Emergency Services (VicSES)
Urban Maintenance Systems Pty Ltd (UMS)
“UMS adopted the One Page Business Plan (1PBP®) process six years ago, and we continue to use it as our primary business planning tool. Six years ago, we had one plan for the company. Although this is still the case today, with growthand introduction of a business unit and shared services structure, we now run with five One Page Business Plans. Our four business unit heads and their respective teams are responsible for creating and delivering their own One PageBusiness Plan, which roll up and are aligned to the overall company One Page Business Plan. The 1PBP® is a simple, practical, measurable and particularly engaging process for staff, which has proven a winner for UMS. Brian’sexperience and charisma is an added benefit, which all staff should thoroughly enjoy.”
Sam Furphy
Chief Executive Officer
Urban Maintenance Systems Pty Ltd (UMS)
