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 infrastructure in place and the resources to be successful (i.e., show-me approach)
As part of this approach, 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
- Modern, effective, credible, integrated, and validated performance management system
- Adequate internal and external safeguards (e.g., reviews, appeal processes)
- Adequate resources for training and evaluation

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)