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Focusing on your public sector operations for improved services and citizen confidence
It's a new era for governments at all levels. Evolving with digital advances is not only for ambitious private sector businesses, as communities increasingly expect their governments to be at the forefront of change and innovation. In order to develop new and reliable services that scale seamlessly—while also ensuring transparency and accountability in government operations and carefully monitoring costs—the public sector must embrace change and digital transformation. But many public sector organizations are still trying to identify where they need to go and how they can get there. Their journey is challenged by limited resources, aging technology, and economic uncertainty.
Successful public sector transformation is a process that requires technology and data-driven approaches to improve programs and citizen engagement, but one size does not fit all. Assessing and nailing down the right strategy and then meticulously executing the steps—from needs assessment to building a skilled workforce to updating infrastructure—requires reliable, methodical guidance.
BDO's Public Sector Strategy & Transformation advisors can help. We help governments, agencies, and not-for-profit organizations thrive in today's digital world. Our team provides innovative solutions to the most pressing pain points in the public and not-for-profit sector including: public trust (accountability and decision making), organizational effectiveness, project failure, and resistance to change. We work collaboratively with our clients to develop tailored transformation strategies that prioritize citizen-centric service delivery and efficient use of resources. By partnering with us, organizations can achieve their goals of providing improved program and service delivery to Canadians.
Our consistent approach to strategic planning
Key activities
Kick off and approach validation
This step will confirm:
- Project plan
- Roles and responsibilities
- Key documentation
- Stakeholder engagement plan
Context analysis and environmental scan
This step will conduct:
- Documentation review
- Environmental scan
- Market assessment
Stakeholder consultations
This step will complete:
- Consultation approach
- Consultation tools
- Stakeholder consultations
Formulate strategic direction
This step will complete:
- Strategic planning workshops
Strategy planning report
This step will complete:
- Final strategic plan
- Briefing presentations
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Do you need to develop an IT strategy that better aligns with your business objectives and supports future goals? We can help assess your existing infrastructure, find opportunities for enhancement, and produce a plan to meet future technology demands.
Our approach to change management emphasizes establishing a basis for constructive transformation. Together, we empower employees and other stakeholders to learn more about the business motivation for any decisions and the effect it could have on both the organization and their positions.
Consulting with and integrating persons with disabilities in the accessibility process is of the utmost importance, which our team understands intimately. BDO provides accessibility solutions made for your organization’s requirements—including, but not limited to—accessibility assessments, change management support, usability testing, employment system reviews, and feedback consultation.
Technology continues to change the way you operate your business. Exploring solutions—including integrating cloud software, automation, implementing cybersecurity solutions, harnessing data for business decisions, and innovating your employee experience—requires trusted guidance. Our experienced team is focused on helping you unlock innovation for growth and success.
Our Public Sector Strategy & Transformation services support the stage your business is in
Modernize the way you run and manage your business to be relevant in today’s digital world.
Evolve, automate & transformAdapt and respond more quickly and effectively to the changing economic, legal, consumer, and market landscape.
Adapt, prepare & respondMaximize efficiency and performance of existing systems, processes, and people for greater financial growth.
Perform, assess & optimize