We will look to future year's data to determine trends. The relevant question was dropped from the HR Specialists' 1999 survey as they are not normally participants in our policy development activities. Increase in evidence that QRB cases are well developed and reflect selection of qualified leaders. Anecdotal evidence from QRB members shows that quality of selectees for the SES is improving as evidenced by the cases they reviewed. The levels of executive resources assigned through the 2000-2001 biennial allocation and subsequent interim adjustments meet the Administration's corporate goal of maintaining an executive workforce consistent with overall Government downsizing while efficiently supporting agency missions.
Agencies operate successfully within biennial allocations.
P Qualitative analysis of biennial review reports show agencies are effectively managing their executive resources and integrating a succession planning emphasis. OERM Goal 4 Continual learning is highly valued as a strategy for maximizing executive effectiveness with the result that agencies and executives increasingly use training, sabbaticals, details, temporary assignments, and movement within and between agencies to broaden perspectives and gain fresh insights on leadership. Methods to quantify continuing learning are implemented and baseline data are established. OERM will include in its new survey on SES members' perceptions and attitudes items on mobility. FY 1999 SES survey established baseline data on executives who have transferred to another agency or taken a new position within their own agency.