Asset management and organisational culture… together
Meg and her colleague Geoff Hales published an article in Water Source, an Australian Water Association publication.
The article discusses the relationship between asset management excellence and organisational culture. The link between the two is crucial.
The key takeaway? Why invest in asset management if you are not also prepared to tackle the cultural challenges that dilute its benefits? Why indeed!
Read more here:
Creating Organisational Success through a strong asset management culture – Water Source, December 2018
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