AN independent performance review of Sugar Research Australia from its creation in 2013 through to 2016 has been released.
The inaugural review was prepared by independent reviewers Scott Williams Consulting in association with Miracle Dog and Harrison Business Strategies. The review team consulted extensively throughout 2016 with key stakeholders to prepare the review.
Reviewer Scott Williams said the review team consulted with more than 40 people and found SRA to be “a very well-run company” with the “foundations in place to be high-performing RDC”.
“Our review has made a series of recommendations that can assist SRA to continue to deliver improved value for its investors,” Mr Williams said.
“These are all based on the opinions of the people that we spoke to in undertaking the review.”
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SRA chairman Ron Swindells said the SRA board welcomed the overall findings of the review, which provided a strong endorsement of SRA’s governance, strategic management, and research investment programs.
“The board thanks all our stakeholders who provided time and input to assist the review team in preparing their review. We also thank the review team for their extensive effort,” Dr Swindells said.
“SRA agrees with all of the recommendations of the independent performance review and a response plan has been developed to put these recommendations into action.
“As SRA develops its next five-year strategic plan in 2017, we have a strong foundation to allow SRA to respond to the research, development and adoption needs of the Australian sugarcane industry in the future.”
