Our Bureau of Information Resource Management also plans to get our classified network to every American employee who needs it worldwide. The Department has implemented new compensation incentives for Most Difficult to Staff posts and for hiring and retaining information technology professionals. More to be Done Our reform progress so far is only an installment in an ongoing effort. There is no end game. The winner is the player who sees just one or two moves further ahead than the competitors.
Fast followers are always too late.
We want the State Department to be a leader, not a fast follower. Reform and Resources You asked me to come here today to report on our progress in implementing the OPAP recommendations. Linked to our reform efforts are of course resource needs. You will understand that I am not in a position to talk budget figures to you here today. Secretary Powell will speak to the Department s needs with this committee and your Senate colleagues next week.