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Office of Organizational Excellence

National Program

Focus Areas

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People Pillar

  • The People Pillar aims to ensure NWS organizational health is strong with a culture that fosters respect for all.
    Key Initiatives:
    • Inclusive culture
    • Recruit and retain
    • Empower employees
    • Equip NWS employees with well-rounded skills

Transformation Pillar

  • The Transformation Pillar works to support people and process mission functions for NWS transformation efforts
    ​Key Initiatives:
    • Streamline governance and change management processes
    • Identify long-term strategic opportunities and threats
    • Build succinct list of performance measures
    • Support distributed workforce with a variety of skills and perspectives

Partnerships Pillar

  • The Partnership Pillar looks to increase socialization & awareness and collect feedback to inform the future strategic direction of the NWS
    ​Key Initiatives:
    • Enhance communication
    • Increase engagement
    • Educate and inform on relevant information
    • Cultivate and nurture new and existing partnerships