OPM PROJECT

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP82-00357R000500100002-8
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 53
• Document Creation Date: December 14, 2016
• Document Release Date: February 4, 2003
• Sequence Number: 2
• Publication Date: September 11, 1980
• Content Type: FORM

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ASSESSi iETF OF A1ANAC i .Vil il' PIZOI ;i. i i iS (AflP) PRO .1 EC1.'
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The purpose of !iJP is to identify, doctu; nt, and propose solutions for
specific administrative problems faced by Federal managers. We intend
to build on and .add more depth to several other recent efforts to iden-
tify major obstacles to good management. We plan to move as soon as
possible from problem identification to proposed solutions that are
politically and administratively feasible. The purpose of the initial
response by group nnbers is to winnow the range of issues so that we
can focus our energies rather than scattering them in many directions.
Method
The first step in the issue identification stage is an open ended
request for ideas on major problems from specially selected managers.
Regional Directors and Assistant Directors for. Specific Agencies will
each choose a group of 10 - 15 managers in their jurisdictions to
participate. We are looking for experienced managers at the SES or
GS - 15 level, preferably with line experience.
These individuals will then independently put togehter a short list
of what they perceive to be the main problems facing Federal I .nagers.
We expect that they will talk to other ^ na ers', reviet: T jr. Sugarman' s
"starter list," and use other materials we will send out as catalysts
to their own thinking. In no way is the "starter list" limiting or
definitive. We would like group eers to indicate their sense of
the relative priority of each issue they identify. We would also
like some sense of whether the problems are solvable. That is, we
do not want to waste our energies on problems that are clearly L-pos-
sible to solve. On the other hand, Mr. Sugarman has indicated that
there are no "sacred cows" as far as he is concerned. For example,
if a change in central regulations or legislation would sismificantly
help Federal managers, it may be appropriate to pursue that change.
~e do not expect that this stage will involve a lot of the
it re Lists should be forwarded within one week of labor Day to
James P. Pfiffner, Office of Personnel M agenent, Office Of -the
Deputy Director, 1900 E Street, N.W., Washington, D. C., 20415.
When we get these responses we will analyze them and compare them
with the results of other problem assessment projects. We will be
looking for a consensus on which issues are: 1) mast important, and
2) are most likely to be solvable. Once the problems have been iden-
tified, we will form task forces to deal. with each of them. The hers of these task t orce:, will not necessarily b the same pc0')J o w- ,ho
participated in the initial problem identification stage, although we
hope that there will be substantial overlap. We want task force mern-
bers who have some interest, experi nce, or expertise in the area of
the specific issue they will he deal:irr-f with. To the extent possible,
each group should include one representative from OPi?1 and one from GSA.
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August 15 Lists of selected nunagers sent to Jim Pfiffncr
September 12 Deadline for return of initial lists of managerial
issues
October 12 Feedback to participants
November 1 Specific projects chosen
November 17 Task forces formed
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