That meeting addressed the critical change from campaigning to governing. Complete transcripts of both discussions can be found on the Council's website at excelgov.org.gfi. Federal Executives and Management Issues. The Council has begun exploring with a number of organizations and scholars the extent of interest in collaborative efforts to help executive branch officials and members of the Congress address issues of government management in well-informed ways. A major preliminary task will be to find ways that take into account the differing perspectives of each organization and scholar.
Strategic plan reviews.
During the summer, the Council conducted reviews of draft strategic plans for five federal cabinet departments and four other agencies that sought Council advice. Submission of the plans is required this fall from 24 agencies under the Government Performance and Results Act. It was clear from this year's review that agencies are continuing the work of identifying goals in terms of results, rather than activities, supporting them with relevant performance measurement for which accurate and meaningful data are likely to be available. Council Principals reviewing the plans included Donald Campbell, Lorraine Chang, John Christie, Patricia Davis, Robert Deller, John Detchon, Bill Dickinson, Donald Elisburg, David Frederickson, Robert Frosch, Ruth Greenstein, Joseph Hezir, Wallace Keene Jill Kent, Warren Lasko, Len Levine, Charles Maloney, Bill Moore, Bill Morrill, Genie Norris, Alvin Pesachowitz, Robert Portman, John Price, Mike Serlin, Sheldon Trubatch, and Paul Wholleben. A Voice for Youth.