As set out last year, we have prioritised effective knowledge management as a means of building resilience and improving staff skills, and this year we have embarked upon a new programme to promote and develop global knowledge networks. This is focussed on specific disciplines and sectors, and brings together specialists to work together and share skills and expertise. The groups are supported by our IT infrastructure which allows them to form a ‘virtual community’ regardless of where they are.
We continue to provide an increasing number of opportunities for staff to transfer internationally, and these assignments provide significant opportunities to share knowledge and experience that benefit both individuals and the business. They also help to promote improved cultural understanding among our diverse worldwide operations.