Going Forward

Reforms to date recognize that one-size-fits-all approach is not appropriate to each agency's demands, challenges, and missions. However, a reasonable degree of consistency across the government is still desirable (e.g., principles, values, and safeguards)
Need to move forward with reform, but how it is done, when it is done, and on what basis it is done can make all the difference
Future reforms should incorporate a phased approach, where agencies are authorized to implement reform only after they have shown they have the capacity to do so (i.e., show-me approach)
As part of this capacity, agencies must be able to make effective use of new authorities and have critical infrastructure in place:
- Strategic human capital planning process linked to the agency's overall strategic plan
- Capabilities to design and implement a new human capital system effectively
- Modern, effective, credible and validated performance management system
- Adequate internal and external safeguards (e.g., reviews, appeal processes)

Reforms to date recognize that one-size-fits-all approach is not appropriate to each agency's demands, challenges, and missions. However, a reasonable degree of consistency across the government is still desirable (e.g., principles, values, and safeguards)