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What's SMARTER@HKU?

The University of Hong Kong launched the SMARTER@HKU Programme in 2017 to promote innovation, sustainability and excellence in professional services.

SMARTER@HKU aims to create the enabling platform for the University to pursue its vision to become Asia’s Global University by 2025. Read Asia’s Global University - The Next Decade - Our vision for 2016-2025.

To learn more about the SMARTER@HKU Programme, check out the videos and Q&As below.

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Dr. Steven Cannon, Executive Vice-President (Administration & Finance), remarks:

"To build and lead an agile organisation, leaders should develop a creative mindset. That is critical to fostering the culture of innovation, collaboration and value creation."

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Dr. Steven Cannon, Executive Vice-President (Administration & Finance), remarks:

"There are plenty of ideas, but it's the ability to transfer that into action. What we need to do is to create an environment in which people are prepared to take on that responsibility."

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Dr. Steven Cannon, Executive Vice-President (Administration & Finance), remarks:

"I see professional services staff as being a catalyst for change. We have got some enormous talent within this University. SMARTER@HKU is about releasing that talent."

What is SMARTER@HKU?

SMARTER@HKU is a transformation programme to promote innovation, sustainability and excellence in professional services.

The programme aims to create the enabling platform for the University of Hong Kong to pursue its vision to become Asia’s Global University by 2025.

Why do we need SMARTER@HKU?

The University of Hong Kong is a large and complex organisation. Careful planning and good efforts are essential to maintaining a high level of efficiency and effectiveness in professional services over the course of the time. Through the SMARTER@HKU Programme, we will work together to promote innovation, modernise professional services and achieve higher efficiency.

How does SMARTER@HKU relate to my work?

The SMARTER@HKU Programme aims to bring these benefits to colleagues and to the University:

Work smarter
Streamlined processes
High quality of service
Free up resources
Better value for money for goods and services

What are the components of SMARTER@HKU?

The SMARTER@HKU Programme consists of two distinct and yet integrated work streams: Efficient Resource Management (ERM) and Leadership Development (LD).

ERM - aims to improve the way that we work and deliver reforms across the University in order to maximise the utilisation of our resources. Focus is given to three particular areas: Procurement, Premises and Processes.

LD - aims to develop the University's leadership capabilities to bring about the ERM transformation and to realise the University's vision for 2025.

What are the building blocks of the SMARTER@HKU Programme?

The SMARTER@HKU Programme has developed 12 + 2 building blocks to modernise professional services. The building blocks cover the Smarter Operating Model, Smarter Space Management, Smarter Use of the Market and Smarter Organisation & Management. Wave I is currently underway.

What is the scope of SMARTER@HKU?

What are the core values of SMARTER@HKU?

SMARTER@HKU aims to achieve these six core values across all facets of the University administration:

Work Smarter
Attain Efficiency
Partner with Teams
Create Value
Improve Continuously
Create a Happy Environment

Why do we need a Leadership Development programme?

The Leadership Development (LD) programme is an integral part of SMARTER@HKU. It provides the support that SMARTER Leaders need to overcome challenges in driving the transformational changes forward.

The LD programme consists of workshops, seminars, activities and coaching with clearly articulated learning outcomes.

For details of the LD activities, please visit the Events page.

What is the Professional Services Award?

The Professional Services Award (PSA) is an annual award programme at the University level to recognise and promote excellence in professional services. PSA is one of the important initiatives of the SMARTER@HKU Programme. There are two awards: Individual Award and Team Award.

All colleagues are welcome to nominate eligible professional services staff members (or when they are on teams) who have made outstanding contribution in professional services and demonstrated the core values of the SMARTER@HKU Programme. For the details about the Professional Services Award, visit: https://www.smarter.hku.hk/en/PSA.