ENCL (2) to COMDTINST 16010.13
EXECUTIVE BUSINESS PLAN (EBP)
THE COMMANDANT'S OVERVIEW: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1.
What is the EBP?
The EBP provides Coast Guard executive level expectations to program directors, managers and
field commanders for translating corporate goals and objectives into measurable actions
contributing to the realization of our goals. The EBP provides a flexible link between external
DOT direction and internal Coast Guard programs, processes, and activities. Like any plan, the
EBP is a living document!
2.
What is the difference between the Commandant's Direction and the EBP?
The Commandant's Direction provides the Commandant's vision, strategic goals and objectives,
and describes the areas of emphasis that the Coast Guard must highlight and address over the next
four years. The EBP is the management tool that details progress toward achieving our goals and
objectives based on measured results.
3.
Why was the EBP created?
The EBP was created to provide a previously missing link between senior management's
expectations and the planning system of the organization. The EBP will serve as senior
management's measurement and evaluation system to support decision making, and to assist senior
management in leading and managing the Coast Guard based on measured results.
4.
What does the EBP include and how do we use it?
The EBP includes milestones and executive performance indicators that are focused on special
emphasis areas identified by the Commandant for the next four years. The EBP does not replace
our core missions and operational priorities. The day to day operations of the Coast Guard as a
uniformed military service remains a central priority of the Commandant and top management. The
EBP is to be used in conjunction with existing planning and programming documents and
guidance.
5.
Is the EBP based on TQM concepts and techniques?
Yes. Business planning by senior managers sets the goals which guide quality improvement efforts
throughout the entire organization. The development of the EBP was a Coast Guard executive
level team project. The last two Flag Conferences (Spring and Fall 1994) actively employed TQM
concepts and techniques using Coast Guard trained TQM resources to build the EBP. Facilitated
Flag/SES teams developed the EBP under the direction of the three-star Guidance Team. The EBP
process was designed to engage and empower senior management in strategically
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