thinking and planning the Coast Guard's future. The EBP process facilitates and strengthens senior
management's buy-in and commitment to Coast Guard's missions and priorities. Flag Conference
forums will provide annual opportunities for further development, review and discussion of the
EBP.
6.
Is the EBP a Headquarters document?
The EBP is not a Headquarters document. The EBP is a Coast Guard document. The goals and
objectives cited in the EBP match those listed in the Commandant's Direction. These need to be
understood and articulated by all management levels throughout the organization so that we all
move forward in the same direction. However, Headquarters program directors will focus
significantly on the details of the EBP in relation to all aspects of managing Coast Guard programs,
especially measurement and evaluation.
7.
Who are the suppliers of the EBP?
Inputs in the form of directions, goals, and objectives are supplied by the Secretary of
Transportation, Commandant, three-star Guidance Team and the Board of Directors.
8.
Who are the members of the Board of Directors?
The Board of Directors is the executive level body comprised of all active duty and reserve Flag
Officers, Office-level and/or Director-level SES members, and the Commodore of the Auxiliary.
9.
Program directors and field Flags are also part of the Board of Directors. What is the
difference?
The two roles are different. As members of the Board of Directors, they provide a unified team
approach to leading and managing the organization from a macro, executive level perspective.
While the program directors and field Flags are expected to provide their subject matter expertise in
deliberations, the focus of the Board is Coast Guard-wide rather than program specific. This is
different from their traditional roles as program directors and field Flags. In their traditional roles
they are responsible for championing specific program and field interests.
10. Who are the customers of the EBP?
The EBP's direct customers are program directors, program managers and field commanders.
These direct customers, who are also suppliers, are responsible for providing feedback and
measured results to the Commandant and Board of Directors and ultimately the Secretary of
Transportation.
11. How will the EBP be used?
The EBP will be used by senior management to track progress towards achieving the goals and
objectives in the Commandant's Direction. The EBP will be used to measure and evaluate Coast
Guard accomplishments versus program accomplishments.
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