Australian Govlink Issue 2 2017 | Page 29

FLEET MANAGEMENT The calibre of presenters and content at this year’s event was without doubt as informative and effective as we’ve seen in a long time. It’s clear there is so much on the fleet manager’s tactical agenda today than ever before and the time has come for doing away with primitive belief systems and concentrating on strategic direction. Because the marathon you’re running isn’t in a manicured first-world sports arena. You’re on the frontline, dodging the fracas, relying on intel to make decisions that keep your regiment safe and returning home. Without getting lost in metaphor or bogged down debating chocolate vs strawberry, fleet management is a dynamic profession that demands a collective intelligence from all involved, a collaborative mindset ready to act on the big issues. One that ensures not the individual goals are simply boxes ticked, but company-wide achievements take society forward together into the future. GOVLINK » ISSUE 2 2017 27