Strategy 4. Communicate the value of information technology to the Organization

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Objective 3.6 - Ensure global access of corporate information.

Initiatives: Implement remote access solutions.

Establish adequate network infrastructure and funding strategy to maintain

and operate.

Implement Coast Guard-wide video-teleconferencing technology.

Carry out Coast Guard Data Center Consolidation Strategy.

Implement uniform Coast Guard-wide record keeping system through use

of archival software.

STRATEGY 4 - Communicate the value of information technology to

the organization.

The CIO must be the leader in articulating the IT management vision and strategies and

demonstrate the value of IT to the organization. Employees throughout the Coast Guard have the

responsibility to manage information and utilize IT tools for the benefit of the entire organization.

The goals of this strategy are to:

ensure all dealings with customers and partners are enhanced through information access

and exchange.

ensure employees view IT systems as an integral tool in the performance of their tasks.

ensure that government and industry "best practices" are utilized.

ensure that the smart use of IT results in enhanced performance.

Objective 4.1 - Instill in all employees a basic understanding of the importance of

IT.

Initiatives: Articulate IT management vision and IT management strategy.

Educate Coast Guard employees on the value and use of IT.

Ensure employees are trained in Records Management.

Objective 4.2 - Communicate IT success stories inside and outside the Coast

Guard.

Initiatives: Develop marketing plan to capture and disseminate IT success stories.

Partner with other government agencies and industry to exchange IT best

practices.

STRATEGY 5 - Capitalize workforce talents using innovative

information technology tools.

Information technology tools and solutions must be provided to tap into the talents and

skills of all employees. To succeed and retain the best workforce, the organization must make the

transition to the "knowledge worker." The goals of this strategy are to:

ensure that employees are encouraged to find innovative uses of IT tools resulting in

improved