Researcher in Urban Management & Strategic Planning | University Teacher in Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence | Former Mayor Of Kerman City.
Before joining the Municipality of Kerman, I was unaware of the immense importance of #human_resources in realizing strategic changes. But, when I entered the city… I was responsible for an 100 years old organization with approximately 6000 employees, serving a city of 800,000 citizens with numerous critical services operating in 24/7 timings and duty list with 372 rows! which directly impact on stakeholders' lifestyles, from #birth_to_death. People want to see a real and #fast! change in their lives, the city council stress on the #big and fast! projects and the organization have #no_emotion and direction to the change. Additionally I (as a director of this organization) am #not_a_native of this city and I have to know the organization and city structures simultaneously!! It became evident that #structural_reforms were necessary in planning, implementing plans, and engaging with city stakeholders. However, #initially, I needed to gather comprehensive and accurate data from the field. Which field?really? Without Management Information Systems (#MIS), data collection relied on #formal_reports from outdated organizational structures, highlighting an #inherent_paradox in the change process.What should I do in this tough situation? I have opted for a strategy I call the "#field_consultants_strategy." What role did these new consultants play in the municipality's change strategy? #First, they conducted qualitative assessments of the organization's key performance indicators in the field. #Second, they broke the closed loops of existing employees to identify suitable candidates for new municipal managers. #Lastly, they reshaped the meaning of consultants in our organization culture from being synonymous with underutilized individuals behind desks to active and impactful contributors in the field. I'd be glad to provide your feedback and probably your experience on this strategy! #urban_management #local_government_expriences #human_resource #municipality #kerman_city #week_2
Mechanical Engineer
8moit has been a maze for me how you were selected as the mayor of Kerman by city council while you had never resided there. considering corrupt bureaucracy in political structure, convincing city council is a long and complicated process which includes much wheeling and dealing.