OUR SHARED PURPOSE IS TO ENSURE THE PEOPLE AND PLACE OF ABERDEEN PROSPER
Aberdeen City Council's purpose
Together with our Community Planning Partners – our promise is to make things better for the people and place of Aberdeen.
Whether you are a catering assistant, an accountant, a housing officer or a senior leader, we are all working towards the same purpose.
Understanding our shared purpose connects us to the bigger picture – and to each other – and frees us to be more innovative and creative in the way we work.
Your Function's purpose
As part of the re-design of Aberdeen City Council, six Functions have replaced the previous Directorate structure. The purpose of this ‘functional’ structure is to reduce silo-working and shape our services around our customers.
How clear are you and your team on WHY your Function has been created? What is the purpose of your Function? If you’re not clear visit the Interim Structure pages to find out more.
Your Cluster's purpose
Within each Function there are Clusters of services. Clusters co-locate people who deliver similar outcomes so that they can more efficiently and effectively collaborate. In the same way as a cluster of bars, restaurants and shops adds a buzz to a city, grouping people together in this way improves productivity and adds value. You’ll find more information on the purpose of your cluster on the Interim Structure page.
So why does your team exist?
For ideas on how to get the Team Purpose conversations started, take a look at the Team Toolkit homepage.