We designed the goals and strategies contained within this plan to help other Federal agencies achieve their missions and produce superior results. The strategic goals are presented in an order that follows the life cycle of a Federal employee. The "Hire the Best" strategic goal concentrates on improving the Federal hiring process. OPM’s "Respect the Workforce" strategic goal focuses on employee retention through training and work-life initiatives. The "Expect the Best" strategic goal aims to provide the necessary tools and resources for employees to engage and perform at the highest levels while holding them accountable. Finally, the "Honor Service" strategic goal acknowledges the exemplary service of Federal employees through well-designed compensation and retirement benefits.
Overall, I don't think there are any surprises here, but I must confess a little disappointment with one area. The "Expect the Best" has this description:
Ensure the Federal workforce and its leaders are fully accountable, fairly appraised, and have the tools, systems, and resources to perform at the highest levels to achieve superior results
The strategies seem OK, but the Indicators miss the mark in my opinion. When we consider that managers are going to focus on hitting the indicators so that they can claim green on the inevitable scorecard, I would have thought some more specific indicators would be developed.
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