Some 600 CPA members could be affected by the eliminations. No staff layoffs or cost savings are part of the plan, though, said officials. As an interim step, many of the committees will break into work groups to complete specific Olivia Kirtley projects and then disband. When needed, new task forces would be created to handle special projects, instead of creating permanent committees, according to the plan.
Committees can become lethargic over time.
Task forces, on the other hand, are results-oriented. A second panel of from 10 to 20 members would be charged with implementing the strategy from the 100-member unit. The group of 100 will be made up of prestigious leadership, representing all firms and membership groups. It will be forward-looking. And it will be market-sensitive, identifying emerging issues and new market opportunities.