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Elegant & curated articles by Omar M Almahmoud, selected from his daily writings and reading list in life, business and self improvement. All republished articles are owned by their original authors. The articles are reblogged here under Fair Use for educational and non commercial purposes.

Why Digital Agile Performance Measurement Systems for UAE Government Departments should be made Compulsory by Omar M. Almahmoud

In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, it’s more important than ever for organizations to adopt agile performance measurement systems. A digital agile performance measurement system is a tool that can be used to measure an organization’s success in real time down to the individual level and see his or her output on a granualar level minute by minute. This type of system can help government officials make better decisions about where to allocate resources and how to manage personnel in real time.

Metrics such as Speed, Quality and Quantity can be digital measured and tracked in addition to being visualy managed and displayed for the personnel and the management to see and take action on the fly.

Government officials should consider adopting a digital agile performance measurement system for the following reasons: 

  1. To keep up with the competition. There are many other countries who have already adopted similar systems, and UAE cannot afford to fall behind. 
  2. To increase transparency and accountability. A digital agile performance measurement system will allow government officials to track progress and ensure that taxpayers’ money is being spent wisely. 
  3. To improve communication between different government departments. By having all data in one place, decision-makers will be able to see the “big picture” and make informed decisions. 
  4. To reduce costs. A digital agile performance measurement system can help save money by streamlining processes and reducing redundancies. 
  5. To attract and retain talent. The best and brightest minds will be attracted to work for an organization that is committed to innovation and continuous improvement. 
  6. To improve service delivery. A digital agile performance measurement system can help government officials identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in service delivery so that they can be fixed quickly and effectively. 
  7. To increase citizen satisfaction. When citizens can see that their government is using cutting-edge technology to deliver results efficiently, they will be more satisfied with the overall level of service they receive from their government. 
  8. To create a culture of continuous learning and improvement. A digital agile performance measurement system can help instill a culture of learning and continuous improvement within an organization by providing employees with feedback on their performance in real time. 
  9. To encourage innovation. A digital agile performance measurement system can help identify areas where innovation is needed so that new ideas can be quickly implemented into practice. 
  10. To prepare for the future. A digital agile performance measurement system is an essential part of preparing for the future, as it will help UAE officials stay ahead of the curve and anticipate changes in the marketplace before they happen giving the UAE a competitive edge on the global stage.

A digital agile performance measurement system is a tool that can be used to measure an organization’s success in real time and there are many good reasons why Government officials should consider adopting such a system. The time to act is now.