AGENDA MAJOR ISSUES OF CONCERN WITHIN THE DDO

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP05T00644R000200680010-8
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: C
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• Document Creation Date: December 22, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 12, 2009
• Sequence Number: 10
• Content Type: MISC

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MAJOR ISSUES OF CONCERN WITHIN THE DDO
INTRODUCTION - As we perceive it, morale within';the DDO is
gravely low. Dissatisfaction is widespread.
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
A. Assignments (including COS selections):
1. Orchestrated by and for "Old Boy Network."
2. Not advertised, centralized, or geared to career
development. I
B. Promotions within the DDO:
1. Slow relative to other directorates and'agencies.
2. Panels should be inviolate and results publicized
with statistics for time .-.i grade.
3. To senior levels depend or case officer$ becoming
managers.
C. Selection Out:
1. Lacks effective system.
2. Needs enforced probationary period for new hires.
3. Needs PRA assignmantsas management tools.
D. Retirement:
1. Up or out.
2. Determined by length of service.
III. LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONALISM
A. Failure of Leadership:
1. To define and defend CIA's mission.
2. To communicate effectively and credibly with the DDO.
3. To be decisive.
B. Erosion of'Professionalism resulting in:
1. Toleration and rewarding of incompetence.
2. Disillusionment and decline in dedication.
3. Poor tradecraft.
4. Deterioration of language capabilities.
IV. ADDITIONAL ITEMS
A. Bloated ineffective staffs.
B. Proliferation of bureaucratic layers.
C. Outmoded managerial practices; untrained managers.
D. Inadequate grievance system; ineffective IG.
E. Failure to delegate authority.
F. Failure to discipline professionals.
G. Lack of continuity vs. stagnation in Field/Hqs
assignments.
H. Lack of creativity in devising cover.
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REVIEW OF MAJOR POINTS
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
Point A: Assignments depend on who you know.
Proposal: 1. Assignment process should be mre centralized.
2. Profiles of positions available! should be
circulated to Field and Hqs.
Point B: Promotions are slower in DO.
Proposal: 1. DDO should review comparative promotions
of DO with other Directorates and govern-
ment agencies and take any necessary
corrective steps.
2. All directorate promotions should be
disseminated to Hqs and Field Stith
statistical profiles of promotd,,es.
3. Findings of promotion panels should be final.
Point C: Case officers must be managers to advance.
Proposal: Career track needed to permit qualified
officers to advance without management
responsibilities.
Point D: DO selection out process is ineffective.
Proposal: 1. Lower 5% must be informed of their marginal
performances and timely action taken
to select them out as appropriate.
2. New hire officers should be reviewed after
five year probationary period to determine
career suitability.
3. Personal Rank Assignments should be
utilized for movement of non-productive
officers.
Point E: Slowing down of retirement has resulted in "graying
of DO".
Proposal: 1. Implementation of effective selection out.
2. Seek new legislation fixing length of service
without regard to age.
3. Seek new legislation on establishing mandatory
retirement age.
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LEADIRSHIP AND PROFESSIONALISM
Point A: Dissatisfaction is widespread; morale'is gravely
low.
Proposal: 1. Management must reflect its concern;
restore sense of esprit, mission, dedica-
tion and commitment to the officer corps.
2. Reinstitute use of "clandestine' service."
3. Improve vertical communication in both
directions.
standards are deteriorating.
Point B: Incompetence is often rewarded; professional
Proposal: 1. Reprimands must be handed out when
appropriate to management as well as
working levels.
2. Rebuild DO language capabilities.
III. ADDITIONAL ITEMS
Point A: Bureaucratic staffs and layers are proliferating.
Proposal: Minimize staffs and layers to streamline
decision-making, increase flexibility.
Point B: DO managers are not well trained.
Proposal: Improve management training available for DO
officers as they assume major supervisory
responsibilities.
Point C: The DO lacks an effective grievance system.
Proposal: Take steps necessary to restore credibility of
Inspector General as truly independent
grievance system.
Point D: Failure to delegate authority impedes decision-
making.
Proposal: Establish DO-wide authorizing standards between
DO and Division/Staff and from latter on down
the chain of command.
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