New York State Governor's Office of Employee Relations, Department of Civil Service, Work Force Planning and Development
EXECUTIVE LETTER
INTRODUCTION
STEPS
1. Scope
2. Context
3. Work
4. Demand
5. Supply
6. Gaps
7. Priority
8. Solutions
     Class & Comp
     Staff Development
     Recruitment/Selection
     Retention
     Organizational Intervention
     Knowledge Transfer
IMPLEMENTATION
     CONSIDERATIONS
APPENDIX 1: Applying the Steps
APPENDIX 2: Glossary
APPENDIX 3: NYSTEP Reports
APPENDIX 4: Sample Gap Analysis
APPENDIX 5: Internet Links
APPENDIX 6: Further Reading
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

3. WORK

The purpose of this step is to clearly identify the functions you will need to staff within the chosen scope. The focus is on the functions, not the people doing them. Start with a clear understanding of existing functions of the organization. Determine the future functions, taking into consideration the context, answers to the following questions, and the timing of the potential changes.

  • What services may be discontinued or outsourced?

  • Which functions will remain unchanged?

  • How will existing services be enhanced or changed?

  • Will these enhancements involve reengineering or other significant changes in the work process?

  • Which functions, if any, will be consolidated?

  • What new services will be offered?

  • What technology changes will be made or new technologies introduced?

  • Are any reorganizations planned or needed? Does the current structure make sense given your future needs?

  • Are there any plans to open new offices or close existing offices?


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