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Corporate Culture in the Public Sector: A Catalyst for Excellence

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The Public Service and Administration Commission (PSAC) brought together 70 participants from the public sector to explore corporate culture and its impact on competitiveness and success. Organized in cooperation with the Management and Implementation Unit of the Public Sector Modernization Program and the Governance Improvement Project, the event emphasized the importance of excellence, innovation, and core values such as creativity, foresight, and empowerment. The event cited global studies suggesting that strengthening corporate culture can increase productivity by 27% and profitability by 21%, while reducing absenteeism by 70%.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 2nd Corporate Culture Community event in the Public Sector aimed to examine outcomes and explore improvement opportunities, with a focus on excellence and innovation as key drivers for competitiveness.
  • The event emphasized the importance of core values such as creativity, foresight, initiative, empowerment, continuous learning, and sustainability in fostering innovation.
  • Global studies cited at the event showed that strengthening corporate culture can lead to significant improvements in productivity (27%), profitability (21%), and reduction of absenteeism (70%).
  • The event presented corporate culture indicators, evaluation mechanisms, and results, including the assessment of 16 ministries and institutions, involving 960 hours of fieldwork and over 1,280 employee and 150 leader interviews.
  • Participating change ambassadors were honored, recognizing their efforts in promoting corporate culture in the public sector.
  • The first phase of the assessment identified development opportunities, aligned with the Kingdom's public sector modernization roadmap.

Statistics:

  • 70 participants attended the 2nd Corporate Culture Community event in the Public Sector.
  • 16 ministries and institutions were assessed during the first phase, involving 960 hours of fieldwork.
  • Over 1,280 employees and 150 leaders were interviewed during the assessment.
  • Productivity increased by 27% when corporate culture was strengthened, according to global studies.
  • Profitability improved by 21% and absenteeism was reduced by 70% when corporate culture was strengthened, according to global studies.
  • The event emphasized the importance of corporate culture indicators, evaluation mechanisms, and overall results in fostering innovation and excellence.

Sources:

  • Jordan News Agency, 15 October 2025
  • Public Service and Administration Commission (PSAC)
  • Management and Implementation Unit of the Public Sector Modernization Program
  • Governance Improvement Project (PARtner)
  • German International Cooperation (GIZ)
  • German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development

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