You may not personally agree with our final approach, but as an employee, you're part of the DHHS team. During the coming months, you must remain committed to this team. Working behind the lines, or under the table, to defeat our proposals will spell failure for the whole team. In the short term, we need to work together to do the best possible job we can of reducing our budget without unduly harming our citizens. Please support us in these efforts.
Challenging times can strengthen an organization.
If we are creative in our approach, then we can rise to this challenge. This is a time for innovation and creativity. I have asked each division director to give me at least one idea for an innovative program that works across division lines. By working outside of division lines, we can serve our customers better while maximizing resources. I hope you'll participate in this process.