5: Stewardship and Management
Responsible Stewardship and Effective Management Other Information:
This section of the Strategic Plan highlights the means and strategies employed by HHS’s operating and staff divisions to
support the achievement of the Department’s goals. Many of these functions and activities are not seen by the citizens we
serve; however, they are critical to our stakeholders and the HHS employees who implement our programs. As the goals of this
Strategic Plan make clear, HHS’s core mission is to protect the health of all Americans and provide essential human services,
especially for those who are least able to help themselves. Signs of the positive results of this mission come to light every
day, as HHS employees develop cures for devastating diseases; research critical trends in public health; assist children,
families, and older adults in living better lives; and perform countless other services for the Nation and the world. Less
visible is the framework of planning, administration, and management that facilitates all of these accomplishments. The success
of HHS’s scientists, researchers, caregivers, inspectors, and technicians depends on the solid foundation provided by managers,
contracting officers, analysts, accountants, human resource specialists, attorneys, and all the other support staff across
the Department. A robust and reliable system of administrative support provides the necessary groundwork for the Department
to remain dedicated to, focused on, and unhindered in its programmatic work. A critical factor in the Department’s achievement
of its mission and goals is its ability to formulate, implement, execute, and manage effective administrative support for
its programs—from exercising responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars to managing employees effectively. Our underlying
approach will be an interactive, ongoing effort to formulate policy and strategies, monitor progress and results, reward excellence,
correct mistakes, and adjust to changing circumstances. HHS continuously reviews and refines management practices as needed
to ensure that the Department has the resources to provide first-rate administrative support. Through aligning its strategic
plans, budgets, and performance plans and establishing measures that assess our progress and results, HHS clearly defines
its intended outcomes, and effectively projects and manages resources required to implement programs. This section of the
Strategic Plan outlines the management means and strategies that HHS will employ to facilitate program success. In carrying
out these strategies, the Department places the utmost importance on fostering a culture of leadership and accountability.
All employees are expected to assume leadership roles in their areas of responsibility by exhibiting a willingness to develop
and coach others, a commitment to teamwork and collaboration, and a drive to meet challenges with innovation and urgency.
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