ASSET MANAGEMENT IS ALL ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY

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1 ASSET MANAGEMENT IS ALL ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY Presenter: Graeme Dunnet, Sector Leader Infrastructure Asset Management - Australia Opus International Consultants

2 OVERVIEW What is sustainability? The Challenge Where does Asset Management Fit? Is it just about re-branding"?, or A shift in how Asset Management is Delivered? Changing Focus requires Different Skills and Inputs Conclusions

3 What is Sustainability? Well used term relating to wise use of: Environmental Economic and Social resources Emphasis varies across States of Australia and the world Other barriers apparent lack of practical tools / practices / approaches

4 What is Sustainability? development that meets the needs of the present world without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. 2 Or providing more, for less cost and impact, for longer, for more generations Or, perhaps something more practical we can measure? the adoption of a triple bottom line approach to whole of life management of resources; balancing the environmental, social and economic aspects of providing a service through managing resources to get the best long term outcome. 2 UN World Commission on Environment and Development

5 The Challenge Achieving sustainability is a challenge we avoid at our individual and collective peril. The need for immediate action to improve the efficiency of our economy, mitigate climate change and adapt to demographic and environmental change is clear. What remains uncertain are the best mechanisms to use to achieve these goals. 1 LG have significant power to influence An opportunity to be the mediators of change? Asset Management = Sustainable Management 1 Seizing the Sustainability Advantage: Consult Australia Feb 2011

6 The Challenge Feel like an Insurmountable Challenge? Too much.. Costly Complexity Support People Silos Changes

7 The Challenge A Good Game Plan Vision Pragmatic Achievable Early wins Long term goals Continuous Improvement

8 WHERE DOES ASSET MANAGEMENT FIT?

9 Where Does Asset Management Fit? AM by it s nature is sustainable practice

10 Where Does Asset Management Fit? Provides a Foundation Founded on Thorough Understanding of Assets vrrroo o m

11 Performance Monitoring Performance Reporting Quality Management Continuous Improvement Where Does Asset Management Fit? Provides a Framework 1 2 Framework Goals & Objectives Policies & Legislation Governance Asset Inventory Measure Condition Key Questions What do we have? What condition is it in? Asset Description Performance Criteria Future Demands Levels of Service Performance Lifecycle Assessment Management Option Identification Optimization & Budget Risk Management Considerations Decision Making 7 What is it worth? What do we want it to do? What do we need to do to it? When do we need to do it? 6 Forward Works Financial Summary Program Program Development How much will it cost?

12 Where Does Asset Management Fit? Provides a Process Supported by Well Structured Decision Making Processes Asset Management Plan Practices Processes Systems

13 Where Does Asset Management Fit? Some Examples Social Increase Community Cohesion Economic Reduction in Congestion / Road User Costs Environmental Reduction of Emissions

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15 IS IT JUST ABOUT RE-BRANDING

16 Is It Just About Re-Branding Need to take the decisions makers, politicians, broader public along but how? Promote existing AM standards, guidelines (IIMM) Enforce consideration of triple bottom line Reinforce and communicate long-term timeframes Reinforce and communicate the tools in our AM toolbox Communicate a balanced approach

17 Is It Just About Re-Branding Where are we now! Document where you are Current practices and polices Looking at changes to move forward Understanding the gaps Plan for the future Do we have everything we need?

18 A SHIFT IN HOW ASSET MANAGEMENT IS DELIVERED?

19 A Shift in How Asset Management is Delivered? More explicit about the social, environmental and economic inputs, issues and impacts our AM decisions Communicate costs and benefits against higher level sustainability objectives Policies and programs Tell our stories to help educate and seek feedback e.g. NZ network example Matching carbon footprint to maintenance options Tax breaks for green buildings an AM story Working collaboratively rather than in silos Internally within our organisations Broader community perspective

20 A Shift in How Asset Management is Delivered? Requires Leadership Visionary Set Direction Empower Energize Reward

21 A Shift in How Asset Management is Delivered? Active Participation by LG Just hiring a consultant to do it all is not advised Creates sense of ownership Generates buy in Engages people Encourages looking at better ways of doing things

22 A Shift in How Asset Management is Delivered? Varying needs requires varying approaches One Size Does Not Fit All Implementing will require ability to understand LG s existing business environment and incorporating solutions that will work

23 A Shift in How Asset Management is Delivered? Could be a Bumpy Ride Leadership Organizational Complacency Loss of Focus People skills / changes

24 DIFFERENT SKILLS AND INPUTS

25 Different Skills and Inputs Rebranding and change in focus will require diverse teams Working alongside asset managers not for them Listening and understanding community needs Developing long term relationships To be the best at helping our communities to visualise and achieve their dreams and aspirations, through trusted relationships.

26 Different Skills and Inputs It will require making changes Past vs. Future What is done? How it is done? Who does it? Where? Why? Change Management Planning is Critical

27 Different Skills and Inputs The positives: Different perspectives, team dynamics and relationships we get from personnel coming from different backgrounds Directors of first impressions direct interface with communities they serve Integrated approach Consult and engage Do it right for life

28 CONCLUSIONS

29 Conclusions Move away from the emotion of sustainability to the practical triple bottom line creates value Current AM practices tick a lot of the boxes Need to be vigilant in getting new message (rebranding) across Communities will become aware AM mechanisms to help build sustainable futures More holistic approach will require a more diverse skill set within our AM teams

30 Conclusions Like good wine, will take time to mature Need to lay vintage before any improvement can start Start now! Write down your assumptions and communicate widely May need some tweaks Next year s plans / outcomes will definitely be better

31 Thank You