2 meanings in 1 domain
Cross-government
A structured transfer of duties, information, records, assets, access and outstanding actions from one person or team to another.
Also known as: handover takeover, hand-over/take-over, handover, takeover
Context: The exact checklist and scope vary by role and agency.
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Cross-government
Informal shorthand for handover and takeover: transferring duties, records, access, outstanding actions and context from one officer or team to another.
Example: A good HOTO contains more than “all the best” and a link to a folder with 900 emails.
Also known as: handover takeover, handover/takeover, HOTO notes
Context: The abbreviation is used in Singapore workplaces, but the required process and documentation are agency-dependent.
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