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NISE Structure
MANAGEMENT OF NISE
It is important to understand that the National Initiative for Service Excellence involves all of us. Each individual and organization will be required to play a part in changing the ways that we do things. The NISE Management Team will provide the national leadership to guide and manage the process.
The responsibility of the executive is the implementation of the NISE strategic plan and the management of day to day operations.
The NISE Management Group works with a variety of organisations throughout the island to influence the implementation of our national service excellence programme.
The NISE organisation structure is as follows:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our Distinguished Board of Directors comprises three representatives of each arm of the Social Partnership and provides the structure to ensure that critical policies, influence and networks are available to execute the strategic plan and activities.
 | Chairman of the Board - Sir Keith Hunte A long distinguished career as an academic and tertiary education administrator. |
 | Mr. Ben Arrindell |
 | Dr. Jeannine Comma |
 | Mrs. Marguerite Cummins-Williams |
NISE STAFF
 | Chief Executive Officer – Kim Tudor The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the development of the strategic objectives of NISE that is, developing, coordinating and facilitating a nationwide programme designed to create a culture of service excellence in Barbados. In addition the CEO is responsible for the executive management and performance. Email: ktudor@nisebarbados.org |
 | Programme Manager - Cynthia Blackman The Programme Manager is responsible for the planning, development, management and evaluation of assigned projects, as well as managing the day-to-day administrative functions of the office. Email: cblackman@nisebarbados.org |
 | Advisor Client Services Customer Service - Tracey Austin The advisor client services customer service leads the development of the organisational and national customer service improvement efforts including working with organisations to shape their organisational culture to reflect behaviours and values consistent with the Service Excellence concept. Email: taustin@nisebarbados.org |
NISE CIRCLES
During the period July 2003 to September 2004, four circles were formed and each was assigned responsibility for one of the following activities - research and assessment, public relations, education, and finance and funding. Through their respective inputs, the circles played a pivotal role in guiding the development of NISE during this period. Their hard work is reflected in the finalisation of the NISE five-year strategic plan.
| Finance and Funding Circle Mr. Darcy Boyce Ms. Juanita Thorington-Powlett Mr. Grady Clarke Mr. Robert Foster Mr. William Hutchinson Mr. Bentley Gibbs Mr. John Pilgrim Dr. Jeannine Comma Mr. Vancourt Rouse Mr. Kenneth Walters | Research Circle Dr Jeannine Comma Mr. Stephen Worme Ms. Jewel Belmar Ms. Camille Nozica Mr. John Agard Mr. Dick Stoute Ms. Angela Hunte Ms. Veronica Griffith Mr. Richard Durant Mr. Mike Worrell Mr. Vancourt Rouse |
| Education Circle Ms Charmaine Napoleon-Ramsey Ms. Roseanne Myers Mr. Ulric Sealy Mr. Ryan Byer Mr. Joseph Goddard Miss Kim Tudor Mr. Patrick Frost Ms. Wendy Griffith-Watson Mr. Rudy Gibbons Ms. Yvette Browne Mr. Thomas Field Ms. June Agard | Communication Circle Mr. Orlando Scott Mr. Ricardo Redman Mr. Ian Estwick Dr. Allison Leacock Ms. Lynda Holder Ms. Anne Reid Ms. Roxanne Gibbs Ms. Michelle Smith Mr. Herbert Harewood Ms. Avril Gollop Ms. Sharon Christie Ms. Allison Kirton Mr. James Husbands Mr. Andrew Bynoe Ms. Carolyn Williams Ms. Averil Byer |
| Productive Sectors Senator Andrew Bynoe Mr. Cally Boyea Mr. Henderson Holmes Mrs. Ena Harvey Ms. Lorna Barrow Mr. Wendell Callender Mr. Joe Steinbok Ms. Michelle Smith Rev. Dr Marcus Lashley Mr. Roosevelt King |
NISE PROGRAMME
THE BEST PRACTICE GUIDE FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE PROFESSIONALS
Covers the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to become a customer services practitioner. It provides a stimulating blend of information, ideas and activities. The Best Practice Guide will also enable individuals to achieve the Barbados National Vocational Qualification in Delivering Customer Service and Unit Certification.
Stephanie Edwards (Best Practice Guide Author) is a Director of Customer 1st International.
Key Features:
Mapped to the National Occupational Standards for Customer Service Level 2
Complete guide for employees in customer service
Innovative ideas on how to deliver excellence in customer service
Ideal for classroom activity, small team and independent study
Plenty of practical work related activities and self assessments
Clear definitions of customer service terms
BENEFITS OF NISE
NISE will therefore make clear the roles and responsibilities of the different sections of the community - customers, employers, employees and the general public, who will all benefit from the implementation of improved systems of service delivery.
The benefits will be tangible and represent improved quality of service and value for money to customers. Employers will enjoy greater profitability resulting from greater focus on customer service, improvements in systems of management and motivation of the workforce. Barbados as a whole will become attain a higher level of international competitiveness.
In short, the national objective to improve the quality of life for all of us in Barbados will be achieved since:
Excellent service leads to...
Greater customer and employee satisfaction, which leads to...
Happier existing and potential customers and employees, which leads to...
Larger profits, which leads to...
Greater job security, which leads to...
More money in our pockets, which leads to...
Increased job opportunities for our children which leads to...
A higher standard of living, which leads to...
Higher standards for the next generation, which leads to...
Greater stability within our society and a harmonious way of life.
