Mark Brantley says decline in productivity is deeply troubling

Mark Brantley-Minister of Foreign Affairs and Aviation of St Kitts and Nevis virtually participated in a special meeting of Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS). The special discussions were based on the topic “Incentivizing Work Effort".

The meeting was organized on the recommendations of Dr Everson Hull- Permanent Representative of Saint Kitts and Nevis.

During his address, Mark Brantley expressed her concerns over the sudden decline in productivity, calling it "deeply troubling" and an issue of national and international concern.

He stated that people who do well motivate others to do their work more efficiently.

“Hopefully, this conversation will result in a transformation of policies across the OAS, across the member states and definitely here in St Kitts and Nevis”.

He concluded his address, by stating, “I think we must continue this discussion, well above the Chairmanship of Dr. Hull, as we strive to reengineer our region and to make us best in class.”

The other panellists contributing to this important discussion, at this special meeting included the Former Global Chief Information Officer for Deloitte- Dr. Larry Quinlan as well as Enrique Pérez, Senior Client Partner based in Korn Ferry ’s Mexico City office.

Member States of the OAS well received the discussion, and Chairman and Permanent Representative Hull was lauded for bringing a “non-traditional issue” to the Permanent Council for discussion.