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Welcome to the fall edition of the C-Suite Quarterly newsletter! GSA’s Office of Shared Solutions and Performance Improvement (OSSPI) is excited to bring you a curated update on new initiatives and achievements from the past quarter.
- What's New
- Success Stories & Community Highlights
- People Highlight
- Looking Ahead
Q3 Agency Priority Goal Updates Are Available Now
On September 26, federal agencies released the FY 2024-25 Q3 Agency Priority Goal (APG) updates. Read through the updates on Performance.gov.
2025 Principal Federal Economic Indicators Release Dates Announced
The Office of the Chief Statistician of the United States recently published the 2025 Principal Federal Economic Indicators (PFEIs) Schedule of Release Dates for the U.S. Federal Statistical System. PFEIs are a set of statistical series that the government and private sector continually monitor and rely on to assess the current condition and direction of the U.S. Economy.
WHLDP Welcomes the 10th Cohort of Fellows
This October, the White House Leadership Development Program (WHLDP) welcomed its 10th cohort, consisting of 16 accomplished fellows from across the Federal Government. These experienced GS-15 federal leaders will spend the next year developing their leadership across three levels —self, relational and systemic— while supporting the implementation of key administration priorities and addressing mission-critical challenges. The WHLDP looks forward to their contributions in shaping a more effective and innovative Federal Government.
The Evidence-Based Decision-Making Leadership Academy: Applications Now Open!
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB), in collaboration with the Federal Executive Institute, is accepting applications for the third cohort of the Evidence-Based Decision-Making Leadership Academy. Designed for Senior Executive Service (SES) leaders eager to integrate evidence into decision-making processes, the Academy provides participants with strategies to enhance program effectiveness and accountability. These executives will receive targeted coaching, collaborate with other Senior Executives from across Government, and learn directly from government leaders who have successfully applied evidence in their work. Please see the flyer for more details, reach out with any questions, and apply here by November 22.
CIO Council + CISO Council: A Joint Meeting on Critical Cyber Topics
Federal CIOs and CISOs convened at the White House to discuss technology modernization and building strong partnerships to tackle tomorrow’s digital challenges. None of us is as strong as all of us. From implementing #ZeroTrust to the Technology Modernization Fund as a funding model that drives impact, the CIO and CISO Councils are strengthening America’s cybersecurity posture through collaboration and inspiring the next generation to join in. Keep up with the CIO Council on LinkedIn and X for information on future events!
CDO Council Celebrates the Success of the FAIRness Project!
The Federal Chief Data Officers Council and the Federal Committee on Statistical Methodology are pleased to announce the successful completion of the Building Trust and FAIRness Into the Process for Finding and Using Government Data project (FAIRness Project). The FAIRness Project team’s work has modernized the Federal Government’s data cataloging system, making federal data more accessible and useful. To learn more about their remarkable efforts, read the latest FAIRness Project blog post.
CIO Council Celebrates Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Throughout the month of October, the Chief Information Officers (CIO) Council celebrated Cybersecurity Awareness Month. To increase interest in federal IT jobs, the CIO Council conducted a cybersecurity social media campaign that highlighted hot cybersecurity jobs each week, featured members of the CISO Council, and shared cybersecurity best practices with the American people.
Celebrating #CXDay: Honoring Federal Customer Experience Champions
This year’s #CXDay campaign honored the dedicated public servants who elevate customer service across the government. Though the official day was October 1, the Performance.gov team and agencies nationwide celebrated for a week, sharing inspiring stories from those working to improve public service. Read more on the Performance.gov blog!
Congratulations to the Evaluation Community Awards Recipients!
On October 9, OMB announced the 2024 Evaluation Community Awards recipients at the Evaluation Officer Council meeting. The awards honored federal staff who are driving the future of evaluation and evidence-based policymaking across the Federal Government. Learn more about the winners on Evaluation.gov.
CFO Council Hosts October Financial Management Workforce Symposium
On October 10, the Chief Financial Officers (CFO) Council and the Joint Financial Management Improvement Program (JFMIP) conducted a free virtual Workforce Symposium.
- Chairs of the CFO Council Workforce Committee discussed the updated release of the Career Planning & Training Tool (version 1.0), which included an overview of the tool, a full demo, and a showcase on how federal employees can use the tool to assess their skills, the skills of their staff, and access best-in class training. They also provided an overview of the CFO Council’s potential upcoming workforce initiatives including the 10-year modernization strategy refresh, Financial Management Leadership Development Program, and Upskilling Cohorts.
- OPM Leaders Kelly DeGraff, Deputy Associate Director, Federal Executive Boards, and Roseanna Ciarlante, Director, Hiring Experience Group, also talked about the Federal Executive Boards (FEBs), the federal hiring experience, and their impacts on the Federal Financial Management workforce.
One Year of COFFA: A First Anniversary Event
On October 22, the Council on Federal Financial Assistance (COFFA) held an open meeting in recognition of the first anniversary of its creation. COFFA is the Federal Government’s leadership body that advises on annual grantmaking and financial assistance processes government-wide. Composed of representatives from each of the major grantmaking agencies, COFFA ensures the successful and accountable use of federal funds through the implementation of federal financial assistance policy, management, and business data standards.
FY 2025 Data and Business Standards to Improve Agency Management
The FY25 release of updated data and business standards addressing agency management functions such as Human Resources, Financial Management, Travel and Expense, Real Property, and Electronic Records Management led by OPM, Treasury, GSA, and NARA and reviewed by the Business Standards Council will be published in the fall. The updated standards will be posted to the government-wide data and business standards website.
Leticia Braga recently joined GSA as the Senior Advisor to the Evaluation Officer Council. With the changing seasons often comes the inspiration to embrace personal growth and fresh perspectives. We asked Leticia for a fall reading recommendation, and to share what’s been inspiring her lately!
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“Aligned with the change in seasons, I'd recommend the book Disrupt Yourself by Whitney Johnson. She takes her experience with disruptive innovation in the private sector and applies it to a theory of personal disruption; in her words, ‘the necessary pivots in our own career paths.’ Specifically, the S-curve posits that there may be a time of significant effort and little return at the beginning of an endeavor, but you'll reach an inflection point where your understanding and ability accelerate exponentially. In reflecting on my decision to recently join GSA and the Councils work, the book reaffirmed how jumping to a new S-curve in life can feel personally and professionally re-energizing, but also served as a helpful reminder that you need to be patient with yourself at the start of any new adventure!”
Join the PMA team and Celebrate FY 2024 Accomplishments
The Biden-Harris President’s Management Agenda (PMA) team is planning an in-person event to celebrate the close of the PMA and highlight accomplishments. Stay tuned for more details about the December event.
Register Now! Join the CDO Council’s Inaugural Symposium
The Federal Chief Data Officers (CDO) Council will host its first Data Symposium on Thursday, November 21, 2024. The event will be in-person from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM ET at the GSA Auditorium. The theme of the Symposium is "Data Powers Mission: Transforming Business and Mission with Data." As data is essential to every government function and a strategic asset, the CDO Council is committed to fostering collaboration, sharing best practices, and addressing federal data challenges. This event will explore innovative strategies for managing and leveraging data to achieve mission success across the Federal Enterprise. Register here.
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