Introduction

Rationale for Establishment of Strategic Management Unit (SMU):

1. A requirement for strong strategic management function to specifically be the driver of the implementation of Politeknik Brunei's Five Year Development Plan (FYDP);
2. A need to the strengthening leadership in planning and implementation including support and inter-agency collaboration, policy support and dynamic guidance for key FYDP priority activities; and
3. Supports PB's strategic goals: Organizational Excellence, Curriculum Development and Campus Development.

Expected Outcomes:

1. A Unit that can lead strategic planning initiatives; issue policy guideline and standardize operational planning mechanisms within Politeknik Brunei;
2. A Unit that will have an important liaison function with key external stakeholders as communicator and advocate for Politeknik Brunei's strategic directions;
3. A Unit that will define clearer Politeknik Brunei stewardship in National Higher Education System; and
4. A Unit that will guide the alignment of PB's strategic direction with its resources.