Organizational Excellence 2.0Executive Summary

Easier for members to applyFocus on demonstrating abilities rather than

taking training Reduced from four levels to three designationsMoves out of the specialty track category and

renames the designations to more accurately reflect intent

CAPP 50-9 Takes effect 1 Aug 2011

Is too!What OE is:

Training to better prepare members to enable themselves and enable others to be more successful

What OE is not:The pathway to commandA requirement for commandA specialty trackPart of the normal PD track A requirement for promotion/appointment

Is not!

OE Administrative Changes229 specialty track will go inactive on 1

August. Ratings will stay in member’s record for one year (until 31 July 2012)

OE 2.0 designations will now appear under the general senior training tab (where schools and other non-ES training is located)

CAPP 229 will go away 1 August 2011CAPP 50-8 (OE Mentoring Guide is still

current)See CAPP 50-9 for complete slate of changes

OE 2.0 – DesignationsManagement – tactical perspective,

squadron/group levelCorporate – operational perspective,

group/wing staff and commandersExecutive – strategic perspective, region

staff/commanders & national staff

OE 2.0 – DesignationsManagement

Target audience is squadron/group leadershipRequirements (see handout 1)

OE 2.0 – DesignationsCorporate

Target audience is group/wing commanders, people considering being a wing commander and wing staff

Requirements (see handout 2)

OE 2.0 – DesignationsExecutive

Target audience is region commanders, possible candidates for region commander, region/national staff.

Requirements (see handout 3)

OE 2.0 Organizational Excellence Program ManagerNot the PDWho makes a good OEPM

DesireAvailabilityBreadth and depth of experience in CAPSuccessful leadership experienceKnows a lot of people in the program (can

network)

OE 2.0 CommitteeObjective: Assist the OEPM (OE Program

Manager) administer the programMembership

Region Committee: Region OEPM (tie breaking chair) and each wing OEPM in the region

Wing Committee: Wing OEPM (tie breaking chair) and four others. PD may be a member but not required

OE 2.0 CommitteeHelp set and monitor progress for the programs

goalsPossible REGION committee goal – a OEPM and

committee in each wing by 30 SeptPossible WING committee goals – at least 5 mentors

by 30 Sept and 5% of seniors in the program by 1 Dec.Confirms qualifications and recommends

designations to commanders (NOTE: all designation award are sent to NHQ for validation and processing after appropriate CC approval)Executive – National Commander Corporate – Region CommanderManagement – Wing Commander

OE 2.0 OEPM and MentorsThe job

Provide opportunities and materials candidates needChair the committee

Meets in person at least twice a year but overall likely 4 to 6 times a year

Meets in person or by phoneSpin people up about being a mentor

Why people want to be a mentor To continue their own growth as an individual and CAP

member Wants to better prepare next generation and see them grow Recognizes that mentoring is part of being a good CAP field-

grade officer Enjoys the challenge

OE 2.0 OEPM and MentorsWhere to find mentors

Commander’s Call Conferences Awards Ceremonies CLC STRATOPS meetings Anywhere senior leadership meets Friends and neighbors (mentors don’t have to be CAP

members, just have the appropriate leadership/ management experience)

Manage mentors Provides mentors with materials Makes mentors aware of opportunities Reminds mentors to be in touch with candidates regularly

and get them to take advantage of opportunities Help mentors with paperwork (being assigned as mentor

and candidates apply for ratings) Mentors the mentors

OE MentorBe appointed in writing by the OEPMBe matched up to a candidateMake them aware of opportunities to meet

requirements Provide candidates with needed materialRegular and consistent contact

Check in with candidate at least every month Accomplish a task a month (recommended)

Track candidate progress using assignment worksheets and Form 40s

Forward completed applications for ratings (and make sure action is taken in a timely action)

OEPM and CandidatesGet people excited about being in the

programProcess candidate applications and match

them up with a mentorProcess applications for ratings when

received from mentor

OE 2.0 and CandidatesWhy would they want to be a candidate

Self-actualizationBetter prepared for leadership positionsBetter understanding where they fit into CAPBetter leadership means a better CAPSuccess is fun and rewarding

OEPM and CandidatesWhere to find candidates

Many will self-identifySquadron CommandersWing (and Region) staffWherever people are doing more than just squadron

meetings ES activities – people participating in missions Cadet activities – Encampments, trips, etc AE activities – trips, school visits Conferences Commanders calls Staffing activities Awards ceremonies Participant suggestions

OE Transition for existing candidatesMembers currently enrolled in OE:

Those with a “None” code for Track 229 will simply move to the new program (initial candidates will not be reflected in e-Services)

Those with existing ratings (Tech, Senior, Master, Executive) will be ported over to the new rating with an equivalent designation. They will be notified by e-mail what their designation is and will begin working on the next designation automatically.

OE 2.0 ConclusionsEasier to navigateBetter structureFocus on demonstrating abilities rather than

taking training Three OE designationsOEPMs and Mentors are the key playersOEPM assignment should be their primary

oneCAPP 50-9, the OE Curriculum Guide, and

CAPP 50-8 are the key resourcesCurrent candidates will be accommodatedGet startedHave fun

OE 2.0 ConclusionWhere can I sign up to be a mentor or

candidate?