Initiative: Create a Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Workforce Training Program

Milestones

  • Complete first cohort of LSS Green Belt Training with Virginia Wesleyan University. | Target date: Feb. 1, 2025
  • Communicate and encourage force multiplier effect for graduates. | Target date: June 30, 2025
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of the first cohort and adjust as needed. | Target date: June 30, 2025
  • Explore and conduct second phase of the program. | Target date: June 30, 2026

Performance Measures

  • Number of Lean Six Sigma Projects completed and their demonstrated value to the organization.
  • Number of participants earning Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

Initiative: Continue to Enhance Current Programs

Milestones

  • Complete FY25 Strategic Analytics Academy. | Target date: June 30, 2025
  • Complete all phases of the Great Solutions Program roll-out. | Target date: June 30, 2025
  • Progress the Focused Action Plan. | Target Date: date30, 2026
  • Enhance Departmental Performance Plan process as appropriate. | Target date: June 30, 2026

Performance Measures

  • Number of FY25 SAA courses completed by participants and those completing all courses.
  • Number of Great Solutions submissions (ideas and completed projects) & associated annual cost savings.
  • Number of Focused Action Plan initiatives completed.

Initiative: Strengthen Partnerships and Collaboration within the Performance Management Community

Milestone(s)

  • TBD

Performance Measure(s)

  • TBD

Initiative: Foster a sense of Belonging and Inclusive Leadership in the Department Through two or More Select Milestones

Milestones

  • Creating meaningful opportunities for coworkers to connect. | Target date: June 30, 2026
  • Equipping employees to engage in difficult conversations. | Target date: June 30, 2026

Performance Measures

  • Number of connection activities and associated impact.
  • Survey results comparison regarding perceived ability to navigate difficult conversations.

Initiative: Track Departmental Open Audits

Milestone

  • Track completion/closure of open audit recommendations. | Target date: June 30, 2026

Performance Measure

  • Number of open audit items resolved (by department).