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The PSOJ2011 and Beyond January 2011 1
Strategic Posture 2009 - 2012 The following slides outline the PSOJ’s revised Vision and Mission as well as its strategic posture going forward. The presentation also gives an overview of the PSOJ, its programmes and priorities. January 2011 2
The Mission The Mission of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica is to effectively advocate for the implementation of public policy that enables strong, sustainable private sector led economic growth & development January 2011 3
Our Vision for Jamaica The PSOJ has adopted the 2030 National Vision Statement as its Vision for Jamaica : Jamaica,  the place of choice to live, work, raise families and do business January 2011 4
Our Vision for the Organisation We are the unifying voice of the private sector working in partnership with the public sector and civil society to achieve the 2030 Vision for Jamaica     January 2011 5
Areas of Strategic Focus 2010 - 2012 To promote cooperation between private sector organisations To formulate and promote a macro economic policy framework which will achieve high rates of sustained economic growth   To formulate and promote policies for the achievement of a lawful and just society  To promote and influence greater transparency, efficiency, and accountability in the operations of the public sector To promote the practice of good corporate governance in the private sector January 2011 6
Our (Not so) New Tag Line FREE ENTERPRISE. WATCH JAMAICA GROW! January 2011 7
STRATEGY MAP 2011 NATIONAL IMPACT I1. Public policies implemented that enable strong sustainable private sector led growth and development I2. The PSOJ’s members are internationally competitive and socially responsible businesses  I3. The PSOJ is a vibrant, sustainable unifying private sector umbrella organisation M1. We trust The PSOJ to effectively advocate and solve national issues affecting my business M2. The PSOJ supports me in making my business competitive and responsible  M3. The PSOJ keeps me well informed on issues that affect my business M4. The PSOJ is transparent, accountable and provides good value for money STAKEHOLDER & MEMBER IP5.  Effective engagement of and communication with members and the public IP6.  Prudent governance and financial management INTERNAL  PROCESS IP1. Effective advocacy IP3. Provide effective networking opportunities for members IP2. Effective policy analysis and formulation IP8 Effective resource mobilisation I4. Provide effective services for that enable member competitiveness  LEARNING & GROWTH LG1.We have a competent and motivated team who understand and execute the strategy LG 2. We have the right tools, information and Committee structure LG3. We have a working environment that supports strategy execution  LG4. We have competent and effective leadership at all levels 8
PSOJ Officers(elected June 16, 2010) January 2011 Nicholas Scott, VP Don Wehby, VP Earl Jarrett CD  Hon. Secy Jacqueline Sharp,  Hon. Treasurer Joseph M. Matalon President Lisa Soares Lewis, VP Sandra Glasgow, CEO 9
PSOJExecutive Committee(elected June 16, 2010) 7 Officers, plus 7 Associations: Jamaica Bankers Association (Minna Israel) Jamaica Employers’ Federation (Wayne Chen) Jamaica Exporters Association (Vitus Evans) Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (Wayne Cummings) Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica (Archibald Campbell) Shipping Association of Jamaica (Roger Hinds) Small Business Association of Jamaica (Dalma James) January 2011 10
Members of The Council (elected June 16, 2010) Companies Appliance Traders Limited Digicel Gleaner Company Limited ICD Group Limited Jamaica National Building Society Limited J. Wray & Nephew Group Limited LIME National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited Pan Jamaican Investment Trust Limited Red Stripe Jamaica Observer Limited Jamaica Public Service Company Limited Musson Jamaica Limited Jamaica Producers Group Limited First Caribbean Int'l Bank Limited The Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Ltd. Citi GraceKennedy Limited Sagicor Life of Jamaica Limited Pan Caribbean Financial Services Limited January 2011 11
Members of The Council (elected June 16, 2010) Associations In Bond Merchants Association of Jamaica Insurance Association of Jamaica Jamaica Bankers Association Jamaica Employers Federation Jamaica Exporters Association Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association Jamaica Securities Dealers Association Jamaica Used Car Dealers Association Realtors Association of Jamaica Shipping Association of Jamaica Small Businesses Association of Jamaica Spirits Pool Association Limited Incorporated Masterbuilders Association Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica Jamaica Customer Service Association Jamaica Developers Association Jamaica Livestock Association Sugar Manufacturing Corporation of Jamaica Women's Business Owners Jamaica Limited January 2011 12
Individuals Mr. Elon Beckford Mr. Christopher Bovell Mr. Charles Ross Mr. Oswald Lee Mr. Roy  Banarsee January 2011 Members of The Council(elected June 16, 2010) 13
The Election Process January 2011 14
Profile of Our Members Corporate  171 members Association 23 members Individual 42 members January 2011 15
Company Member Profile Micro businesses (gross revenue: up to J$10M) Small Businesses (gross revenue: J$11 – $30M) Medium sized Businesses (gross revenue: J$31 – $99M) Large Businesses (gross revenue: J$100M and over)  January 2011 16
Services and Benefits National and Regional representation Audience with local and international government officials Networking Events – Luncheons, breakfasts, etc Recognition and Awards – Hall of Fame; Job Creation, etc. Effective advocacy at all levels Access to information critical to business growth and development, e.g. Economic Bulletin January 2011 17
Services and Benefits cont’d Practical  training seminars e.g. Corporate  Governance, Family business Access to economic and trade policy research capabilities  Serving on important and government and non-government committees Access to working with committees to discuss issues of national importance  January 2011 18
Annual Economic Forum 2010 January 2011 19
Chairman’s Club Forum Sponsored by LIME and NCB January 2011 20
Hall of Fame AwardsRecipient: Robert Levy, 2010 January 2011 21
Communication and Information ,[object Object]
Annual Report
Newsletter (quarterly)
E-Bulletin (monthly)
Economic Bulletin (monthly)
Website – http://www.psoj.orgJanuary 2011 22
Communication and Information Events ,[object Object]
Seminars
Members’ Luncheons
Annual Hall of Fame Banquet
Chairman’s Club Fora (sponsored by LIME and NCB)
Flow President’s Breakfast ForaJanuary 2011 23
Chairman’s Club A select group of senior executives Liaises closely with the PSOJ Executive Contributes to decisions regarding issues of national importance  Provides guidelines in developing PSOJ policy positions Creates networking opportunities within senior executive group at special events January 2011 24
Achievements Since its inception in 1976, the PSOJ has been instrumental in: Official adoption of a free market system as the most appropriate framework for the country’s long term economic development The process of liberalisation, deregulation and privatisation which began in the 1980s The lifting of exchange controls Tax reforms in the late 80s and early 90s; January 2011 25

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PSOJ 2011 and Beyond

  • 1. The PSOJ2011 and Beyond January 2011 1
  • 2. Strategic Posture 2009 - 2012 The following slides outline the PSOJ’s revised Vision and Mission as well as its strategic posture going forward. The presentation also gives an overview of the PSOJ, its programmes and priorities. January 2011 2
  • 3. The Mission The Mission of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica is to effectively advocate for the implementation of public policy that enables strong, sustainable private sector led economic growth & development January 2011 3
  • 4. Our Vision for Jamaica The PSOJ has adopted the 2030 National Vision Statement as its Vision for Jamaica : Jamaica, the place of choice to live, work, raise families and do business January 2011 4
  • 5. Our Vision for the Organisation We are the unifying voice of the private sector working in partnership with the public sector and civil society to achieve the 2030 Vision for Jamaica     January 2011 5
  • 6. Areas of Strategic Focus 2010 - 2012 To promote cooperation between private sector organisations To formulate and promote a macro economic policy framework which will achieve high rates of sustained economic growth To formulate and promote policies for the achievement of a lawful and just society To promote and influence greater transparency, efficiency, and accountability in the operations of the public sector To promote the practice of good corporate governance in the private sector January 2011 6
  • 7. Our (Not so) New Tag Line FREE ENTERPRISE. WATCH JAMAICA GROW! January 2011 7
  • 8. STRATEGY MAP 2011 NATIONAL IMPACT I1. Public policies implemented that enable strong sustainable private sector led growth and development I2. The PSOJ’s members are internationally competitive and socially responsible businesses I3. The PSOJ is a vibrant, sustainable unifying private sector umbrella organisation M1. We trust The PSOJ to effectively advocate and solve national issues affecting my business M2. The PSOJ supports me in making my business competitive and responsible M3. The PSOJ keeps me well informed on issues that affect my business M4. The PSOJ is transparent, accountable and provides good value for money STAKEHOLDER & MEMBER IP5. Effective engagement of and communication with members and the public IP6. Prudent governance and financial management INTERNAL PROCESS IP1. Effective advocacy IP3. Provide effective networking opportunities for members IP2. Effective policy analysis and formulation IP8 Effective resource mobilisation I4. Provide effective services for that enable member competitiveness LEARNING & GROWTH LG1.We have a competent and motivated team who understand and execute the strategy LG 2. We have the right tools, information and Committee structure LG3. We have a working environment that supports strategy execution LG4. We have competent and effective leadership at all levels 8
  • 9. PSOJ Officers(elected June 16, 2010) January 2011 Nicholas Scott, VP Don Wehby, VP Earl Jarrett CD Hon. Secy Jacqueline Sharp, Hon. Treasurer Joseph M. Matalon President Lisa Soares Lewis, VP Sandra Glasgow, CEO 9
  • 10. PSOJExecutive Committee(elected June 16, 2010) 7 Officers, plus 7 Associations: Jamaica Bankers Association (Minna Israel) Jamaica Employers’ Federation (Wayne Chen) Jamaica Exporters Association (Vitus Evans) Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (Wayne Cummings) Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica (Archibald Campbell) Shipping Association of Jamaica (Roger Hinds) Small Business Association of Jamaica (Dalma James) January 2011 10
  • 11. Members of The Council (elected June 16, 2010) Companies Appliance Traders Limited Digicel Gleaner Company Limited ICD Group Limited Jamaica National Building Society Limited J. Wray & Nephew Group Limited LIME National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited Pan Jamaican Investment Trust Limited Red Stripe Jamaica Observer Limited Jamaica Public Service Company Limited Musson Jamaica Limited Jamaica Producers Group Limited First Caribbean Int'l Bank Limited The Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Ltd. Citi GraceKennedy Limited Sagicor Life of Jamaica Limited Pan Caribbean Financial Services Limited January 2011 11
  • 12. Members of The Council (elected June 16, 2010) Associations In Bond Merchants Association of Jamaica Insurance Association of Jamaica Jamaica Bankers Association Jamaica Employers Federation Jamaica Exporters Association Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association Jamaica Securities Dealers Association Jamaica Used Car Dealers Association Realtors Association of Jamaica Shipping Association of Jamaica Small Businesses Association of Jamaica Spirits Pool Association Limited Incorporated Masterbuilders Association Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica Jamaica Customer Service Association Jamaica Developers Association Jamaica Livestock Association Sugar Manufacturing Corporation of Jamaica Women's Business Owners Jamaica Limited January 2011 12
  • 13. Individuals Mr. Elon Beckford Mr. Christopher Bovell Mr. Charles Ross Mr. Oswald Lee Mr. Roy Banarsee January 2011 Members of The Council(elected June 16, 2010) 13
  • 14. The Election Process January 2011 14
  • 15. Profile of Our Members Corporate 171 members Association 23 members Individual 42 members January 2011 15
  • 16. Company Member Profile Micro businesses (gross revenue: up to J$10M) Small Businesses (gross revenue: J$11 – $30M) Medium sized Businesses (gross revenue: J$31 – $99M) Large Businesses (gross revenue: J$100M and over) January 2011 16
  • 17. Services and Benefits National and Regional representation Audience with local and international government officials Networking Events – Luncheons, breakfasts, etc Recognition and Awards – Hall of Fame; Job Creation, etc. Effective advocacy at all levels Access to information critical to business growth and development, e.g. Economic Bulletin January 2011 17
  • 18. Services and Benefits cont’d Practical training seminars e.g. Corporate Governance, Family business Access to economic and trade policy research capabilities Serving on important and government and non-government committees Access to working with committees to discuss issues of national importance January 2011 18
  • 19. Annual Economic Forum 2010 January 2011 19
  • 20. Chairman’s Club Forum Sponsored by LIME and NCB January 2011 20
  • 21. Hall of Fame AwardsRecipient: Robert Levy, 2010 January 2011 21
  • 22.
  • 28.
  • 31. Annual Hall of Fame Banquet
  • 32. Chairman’s Club Fora (sponsored by LIME and NCB)
  • 33. Flow President’s Breakfast ForaJanuary 2011 23
  • 34. Chairman’s Club A select group of senior executives Liaises closely with the PSOJ Executive Contributes to decisions regarding issues of national importance Provides guidelines in developing PSOJ policy positions Creates networking opportunities within senior executive group at special events January 2011 24
  • 35. Achievements Since its inception in 1976, the PSOJ has been instrumental in: Official adoption of a free market system as the most appropriate framework for the country’s long term economic development The process of liberalisation, deregulation and privatisation which began in the 1980s The lifting of exchange controls Tax reforms in the late 80s and early 90s; January 2011 25
  • 36. Achievements(cont’d) The drive to connect inflation with money supply Electoral reform Amendments to the New Companies and Revenue Administrative Acts Reversal of the street light cess Successful Crime Stop programme Development of the National Crime Plan in partnership with the Government, Opposition and civil society “Jamaica Tomorrow” – a public/private partnership to drive economic transformation Partnership for Progress/Partnership for Transformation January 2011 26
  • 38. Current Priorities Participation on Monitoring Board and Expert Teams to drive the implementation of recommendations from National Planning Summit, in particular: Comprehensive Tax Reform Justice Reform Reducing Bureaucracy Reducing the Debt/Balancing the Budget Job Creation Land Titling Reform Education and Training reform Partnership for Transformation – working towards the vision of a prosperous and stable Jamaica, a dialogue involving the Government, Opposition, Unions and the private sector January 2011 28
  • 39. Exciting Projects & Programmes in 2011 Chairman’s Club Forum – six for the year; sponsored by LIME and NCB Flow Business Breakfasts Annual Economic Forum Corporate Governance Round Tables and Director Training; sale of Tool Kit and Handbook January 2011 29
  • 40. Exciting Projects & Programmes in 2011 Commercial Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre (located at 64 Knutsford Boulevard, Penhouse) Family Business Conference – July 2011 Family Business Seminars (March and November 2011) January 2011 30
  • 41. Exciting Projects & Programmes in 2011 EU/Proinvest project to promote energy and environmental efficiency CARTFUND Project to promote regional trade and access to European markets “Meet Jamaica @ London 2012” – a series of trade events in the UK leading up to the 2012 Olympics January 2011 31
  • 42. Exciting Projects & Programmes in 2011 YUTE – Youth Upliftment through Employment – supporting “at risk” youth Obra Project – leveraging multisectoral partnerships to address “at-risk” youth issues of employability, employment and entrepreneurship Corporate Social Responsibility programmes (mentorship, reading in primary schools; school governance) January 2011 32
  • 43. Get Involved; Join a Committee! Economic Policy Trade Policy Justice Reform Standing Committee on National Security Education/Corporate Social Responsibility Corporate Governance January 2011 33
  • 44. Visit our Web Site http://www.psoj.org Keep abreast of how we are “Working For You” News releases CEO’s monthly report Periodic polls Events Publications Projects Sponsorship opportunities January 2011 34
  • 45. Thank you! We look forward to seeing you at our next event and to serving you better in 2011 and beyond. Contact us: Sandra A. C. Glasgow, CEO: sandrag@psoj.org (876) 927-6931 Peta-Gay Hodges Marketing Officer - Membership Services petagayh@psoj.org 927-6238 ext. 2225 January 2011 35