2009 B&F Strategic Framework
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Key Initiatives-FY09
Reflections of the Strategies · Most Strategic for B&F to be Successful Overall (in Addition to Operational Priorities) · Need Everyone's Support · Significant Change for Users or Broad Impact on the University
Achieved
1. Develop benefits strategies to assure effective stewardship of university resources
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FY09 TARGET |
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Expert Committees:
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Implementation plan of EVP approved recommendations from COSHB and the Committee on Vesting Options for the Retirement Savings Plan is developed. |
The implementation plan will be developed by May 30, 2009 for implementation by January 1, 2010. |
Achieved Plan completed in February. All actions necessary to achieve the plan are in place, including adoption by units. |
Reflections of the Strategies · Most Strategic for B&F to be Successful Overall (in Addition to Operational Priorities) · Need Everyone's Support · Significant Change for Users or Broad Impact on the University
Achieved
2. Implement wellness strategies to support the well-being of the UM community
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FY09 TARGET |
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MHealthy Know Your Numbers Wellness Screenings. |
Faculty and Staff participation rate. |
At least 30% of benefits eligible staff (12,512) will participate in a free and confidential MHealthy Know Your Numbers Wellness Screening by June 30, 2009. |
Achieved 17,637 individuals completed a wellness screening by April 24, 2009. |
Reflections of the Strategies · Most Strategic for B&F to be Successful Overall (in Addition to Operational Priorities) · Need Everyone's Support · Significant Change for Users or Broad Impact on the University
Achieved
3. Strengthen internal controls and improve the financial management of units
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FY09 TARGET |
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3.1 |
Certification requirements completed and turned into AVPF. |
All units sign and submit certifications and turn into AVPF by October 2008. Certifications include the following matrices:
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Achieved Certifications accounted for and communicated to Regents FAIA committee. |
3.2 |
Internal Control adequacy matrix available to units for control purposes. |
4 matrices will be made available for FY 2009 certification:
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Achieved Two more will be added. |
3.3 |
Alternative model proposed for paying research participants that assures confidentiality, yet is IRS compliant. |
Implementation of the proposed new model (pilot) with one unit before larger campus roll-out. |
Achieved Pilots rolled out in:
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Draft of supporting policy documents completed. |
Achieved Completed by June 30. |
3.4 |
Project plan and structure supported by EO’s that defines key milestones:
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Project Plan implementation for FY 09:
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Achieved Implementation of Pilot by September 2009. |
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Transition of |
Achieved Successfully transitioned to Chase Bank with enhanced controls. |
Reflections of the Strategies · Most Strategic for B&F to be Successful Overall (in Addition to Operational Priorities) · Need Everyone's Support · Significant Change for Users or Broad Impact on the University
Achieved
4. Increase the use of academic analytics and business intelligence across the University
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FY09 TARGET |
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4.1 |
Content delivered in |
At least four HR key performance indicators are included in MReports. |
Achieved Campus focus group formed to gather input to help select KPIs. Initial KPIs were delivered in M-Reports at the end of June 09 to a limited audience. Additional users and content will be added in FY10. |
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Annual space utilization scorecard and trending reports are available in MReports. |
Achieved Classroom utilization scorecard and trending reports in M-Reports were available to a limited audience (Provost's office, Budget Administrators and MAIS). Audience Feedback determined that the Business Objects reports meet space reporting needs. |
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Dean's dashboard version 1.0 is in production. |
Achieved OBP and MAIS are partnering to design and develop metrics and KPIs for the Deans. Initial content was delivered in M-Reports to a limited audience. Additional users and content will be added in FY10. |
4.2 |
Level of participation in BI events. |
At least four self-managed networking groups have been established and have met at least once. |
Achieved The groups are:
These groups are very active and there are 76 people participating. In addition, five BI events were held in FY09 with an average attendance of 77 people |
4.3 |
Level of BI engagement by small schools. |
Rapid deployment team supports projects in at least four schools. |
Achieved A model was built to predict revenue and costs for a new academic program. The School of Art and Design worked with us to design the model. Budget administrators from the School of Natural Resources and Environment and the College of Architecture and Urban Planning are experimenting with the model as well. A second project is underway to enable units to analyze utilities usage and adjust for more energy efficiency and cost savings. As of June we are working with the School of Natural Resources and Environment and the School of Pharmacy on this project. |
Reflections of the Strategies · Most Strategic for B&F to be Successful Overall (in Addition to Operational Priorities) · Need Everyone's Support · Significant Change for Users or Broad Impact on the University
Partially-Achieved
5. Design and implement enterprise wide systems (e-Research and DART)
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FY09 TARGET |
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5.1 |
Status of eResearch system implementation. |
eResearch Proposal Management is in production and available to all researchers and research administrators. Production functionality includes electronic Proposal Approval Form, electronic submission to federal agencies, electronic award notification, and a data warehouse. |
Achieved |
5.2 |
Level of participation in BI events. |
Status of DART implementation. |
Not Achieved |
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Project funded. |
Achieved |
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Software implementation is underway. |
Achieved |
Reflections of the Strategies · Most Strategic for B&F to be Successful Overall (in Addition to Operational Priorities) · Need Everyone's Support · Significant Change for Users or Broad Impact on the University
Achieved
6. Support the Provost's Space Utilization Project
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FY09 TARGET |
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6.1 |
Utilization of enterprise-wide class and event scheduling system. |
Users are able to view classes and scheduled events in rooms through an on-line calendar viewer. |
Achieved |
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Utilization of research space productivity information. |
Research space productivity and utilization trend reports are available. |
Achieved |
Reflections of the Strategies · Most Strategic for B&F to be Successful Overall (in Addition to Operational Priorities) · Need Everyone's Support · Significant Change for Users or Broad Impact on the University
Partially-Achieved
7. Energy reduction in existing buildings
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FY09 TARGET |
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7.1 |
1) Hold leadership and kick off meetings in 30 buildings. |
June 2009. |
Achieved |
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2) In those 30 buildings, evaluate and document potential energy savings by relocating identified servers to a central location. |
June 2009. |
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3) For the servers identified in 2 above, develop a plan to relocate each to a central location. |
June 2009. |
Not Achieved |
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4) Number of departmental servers relocated to one of the MAIS data centers. |
The Fleming Building servers are relocated to MAIS ASB and the Fleming Building server room no longer exists by June 2009. |
Not Achieved |
Reflections of the Strategies · Most Strategic for B&F to be Successful Overall (in Addition to Operational Priorities) · Need Everyone's Support · Significant Change for Users or Broad Impact on the University
Achieved
8. Implement Major Capital Projects
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FY09 TARGET |
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8.1 |
Infrastructure (MEP) ready for final inspection. |
June 2009. |
Achieved |
8.2 |
Completion of structural steel erection. |
Dec. 2008. |
Achieved |
8.3 |
Structural steel completion. |
Dec. 2008. |
Achieved |
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Overhead coordination plan completed. |
April 2009. |
Achieved |
8.4 |
Turn over site to Athletics for first home games. |
August 30, 2008. |
Achieved |
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Turn over for UM Commencements. |
May 2, 2009. |
Achieved |
8.5 |
Project completion. |
Dec. 2008. |
Achieved |
Reflections of the Strategies · Most Strategic for B&F to be Successful Overall (in Addition to Operational Priorities) · Need Everyone's Support · Significant Change for Users or Broad Impact on the University
Partially-Achieved
9. Implement B&F Diversity Actions in
Support of U-M Diversity Blueprints
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FY09 TARGET |
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9.1 |
Diversity review, analysis and planning for open positions (includes representation of applicant pool, interview pool and final selection). |
Series of positions identified and targeted by each AVP (including but not limited to Affirmative Action goal positions) by January 1, 2009. |
Achieved MAIS UHR Finance F&O |
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For those positions, each AVP shall take significant and conscious management action by June 2009 to achieve applicant and interview pools which are more diverse, resulting in a more diverse workforce. |
Partially MAIS Shared resources and ideas with the IT Diversity Recruiting Group and UHR. Worked with hiring managers to ensure they reviewed the qualifications of each candidate and made them aware of the diversity initiative. UHR Finance F&O |
9.3 |
Participation in B&F diversity programming. |
20% B&F staff (560) participate in B&F Diversity Committee events or programs, including the Diversity Learning Community (Passport Project) and MLK Convocation. |
Not Achieved 620 signatures were collected at 10 events August 08–June 09; 358 participants registered for the Diversity Passport Pilot; over 500 B&F staff attended 2009 MLK Convocation No mechanism in place to track unique staff participation. |
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Tracking on diversity spend. |
Annual report issued to AVPF and CFO will show trend in diversity spend and recommended strategies for increase. |
Achieved |
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"Campus Commitment" training. |
Campus Commitment training will occur during a B&F Expanded Forum session with at least 70% attendance. |
Achieved Held two sessions of Campus Commitment training for Expanded Forum on April 9 and April 21. 140 out of 196 Expanded Forum members (71%) attended. |
B&F Goals-FY09
| Provider of Choice | Employer of Choice | Best in Class |
Measureable · Imply Priorities · Broadly Encompassing · Scorecard · Drive Initiatives and Projects · Results on Measures Tracked Year-to-Year
Achieved
1. Become the University's Provider of Choice
for the U-M services we offer.
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FY09 TARGET |
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Customer Satisfaction. |
Overall Customer Satisfaction Improvement Scores as tracked on the bi-annual B&F Customer Survey. |
Maintain or increase the B&F Overall Customer Satisfaction mean score in the March, 2009 Customer survey (7.3 = B&F mean score in 2007). |
Achieved Statistically significant increase in B&F Overall Customer Satisfaction mean score in 2009 survey to 7.5. |
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Customer Satisfaction Improvement Process. |
Evaluate continuation of reporting "% dissatisfaction scores" by unit and overall B&F, for use in FY11 Customer Satisfaction goal setting and action planning. |
Achieved Evaluation completed. Team recommendation to continue to report "% dissatisfied scores" for 2011 accepted. |
Measureable · Imply Priorities · Broadly Encompassing · Scorecard · Drive Initiatives and Projects · Results on Measures Tracked Year-to-Year
Achieved
2. Become the Employer of Choice for high performing staff members and teams.
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FY09 TARGET |
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Employee Satisfaction. |
Completing target and action plan. |
Unit targets set and action plans in place by June 2009, to achieve increase in B&F Overall Satisfaction score from 72 to 73 in the March 2010 Employee Survey. |
Achieved MAIS UHR Finance F&O |
Measureable · Imply Priorities · Broadly Encompassing · Scorecard · Drive Initiatives and Projects · Results on Measures Tracked Year-to-Year
Achieved
3. Demonstrate Best in Class leadership in
managing University resources, with respect to
quality, cost, service and long term impact for
the University.
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FY09 TARGET |
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3.1 |
Forum members complete the e-training (carry forward from FY08). |
All members of the B&F Forum have participated in the e-learning programs addressing workplace stress, mental health and substance abuse by September 30, 2008. |
Achieved 100% participation (all 49 members). |
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MHealthy "Know Your Numbers" Wellness Screening. |
At least 40% of benefits eligible Business and Finance staff will participate in a free and confidential MHealthy "Know Your Numbers" Wellness Screening by June 30, 2009. |
Achieved 57% Business and Finance employees registered for a wellness screening as of April 24, 2009. |
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B&F Leadership Academy. |
First year B&F Leadership Academy pilot program is launched with at least 20 participants. |
Achieved 23 participants identified and selected. First Session Feb 6–7, First year program will complete Nov 9, 2009. |
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First-half program evaluation data reflects at least a 4 mean satisfaction score rating on a 5 point scale. |
Achieved First-half program evaluation data (through July 1) reflects overall 4.5 mean program satisfaction score on session evaluations. |
3.3 |
Implement cost reductions to base operating budget through efficiencies in order to self-fund innovations or new initiatives. |
4–6% total savings from FY07–09 is achieved. |
Achieved B&F wide and in each unit (per
AVP Finance Rowan Miranda) |
B&F Vision We will become a high-performance organization by:
| Being known for our deep expertise (both technical and business) |
Demonstrating (via assessment and service) our understanding of the University's businesses |
Serving as fiduciaries of the University assests (physical, financial, human, information and technology assets) |
B&F Values
| Respect and Diversity |
Ethics and Integrity |
Innovation | Collaboration |
| Professional Growth and Development |
Quality and Customer Service |
Health, Safety and Environment |
Community |
Beliefs, Organizational Principles and Standards · Guidance for Decsion-Making · Consistency and Alignment Between Organizational Values and Individual Behaviors
is Vital
Respect and Diversity
Treat all persons with dignity; capitalize on the wealth of viewpoints that reside in
our multi-faceted community; all contributions are valued.
Behaviors Consistent with this Value
- Cross-functional teams
- Give credit where due
- Celebrate cultural diversity
- Critique ideas, not people
- Demonstrate courtesy (good morning,
salutations, please, thank you) - Acknowledge others (their presence,
ideas, contribution) - Provide explanations to decisions
Behaviors Not Consistent
- Demonstrating close-mindedness
- Showing bias/prejudicial treatment
in decision making - Creating or promoting rumors
- Rudeness
- Engaging in "back-stabbing"
- Working in silos
- Pigeon-holing people
- Stereotyping others
Beliefs, Organizational Principles and Standards · Guidance for Decsion-Making · Consistency and Alignment Between Organizational Values and Individual Behaviors
is Vital
Ethics and Integrity
Foster trust and honesty in your interactions. Behave according to established professional standards.
Behaviors Consistent with this Value
- Walking the talk
- Doing the right thing
- Keeping your promises
- Following through on your commitments
- Choosing business partners that share your values
Behaviors Not Consistent
- Lying, stealing, being deceitful or dishonest
- Harassing
- Not following the standard practice guide
Beliefs, Organizational Principles and Standards · Guidance for Decsion-Making · Consistency and Alignment Between Organizational Values and Individual Behaviors
is Vital
Innovation
The freedom to pursue informed risk-taking and creative problem solving; learning from our experience, thinking "outside the box" is our hallmark.
Behaviors Consistent with this Value
- Trying new things
- Accepting ideas ("no bad ideas")
- Brainstorming
- Turning problems into opportunities toexcel (turning trash into recyclables)
- Leveraging technology, possessingtechnical proficiency/expertise
- Sharing best/cutting edge practices
- Using pilots
Behaviors Not Consistent
- Creating "red tape" blocking new ideas
- "We've always done it that way"
- Rejecting ideas that are not "top down"
- Viewing innovation as a function of having a big budget
- Showing fear of or reluctance to change
Beliefs, Organizational Principles and Standards · Guidance for Decsion-Making · Consistency and Alignment Between Organizational Values and Individual Behaviors
is Vital
Collaboration
Recognize teamwork as the key to synergy, share more communication about each others' roles; pool resources; "think outside the cube"
Behaviors Consistent with this Value
- Networking with other departments
- Cross training
- Seeking the ideas of others
- Demonstrating strong communication skills
- Engaging in teamwork
- Picking up the phone
- Empathy
Behaviors Not Consistent
- Working in silos
- Not sharing resources, ideas, feedback, and information with others
- Making decisions without consulting affected areas/persons
- Being closed to change or differing ideas
- Assuming "negative intent"
Beliefs, Organizational Principles and Standards · Guidance for Decsion-Making · Consistency and Alignment Between Organizational Values and Individual Behaviors
is Vital
Professional Growth and Development
Investing in the professional growth of all staff through sharing experience and knowledge, and through education (training and cross training) and peer networking.
Behaviors Consistent with this Value
- Budgeting for training time and costs
- Certification and licensing training
- Encouraging and rewarding staff for improving their skills
- Supporting formal or informal mentoring programs
- Engaging in career planning
Behaviors Not Consistent
- Excluding professional development goals in goalsetting
- Creating schedules that don't allow training
- Not supporting staff participation in training
- Supervisors not giving feedback
Beliefs, Organizational Principles and Standards · Guidance for Decsion-Making · Consistency and Alignment Between Organizational Values and Individual Behaviors
is Vital
Quality and Customer Service
Identifying performance standards and being a performance-based organization. Taking personal responsibility, having pride in work, identifying customer needs, responding quickly, workingtowards continuous improvement.
Behaviors Consistent with this Value
- Partnering with customers
- Practicing two-way communication withcustomers
- Using data to anticipate customer needs
- Following up and giving feedback on performance measures
- Demonstrating an "open book" policy
- Using metrics
- Using change management tools
Behaviors Not Consistent
- Delaying service(s) and providing no customer communication
- Not responding to feedback
- Finger pointing and blaming others
- No accountability and ownership
- Unclear direction, roles or responsibilities
- Making arguments based on anecdotes rather than data
Beliefs, Organizational Principles and Standards · Guidance for Decsion-Making · Consistency and Alignment Between Organizational Values and Individual Behaviors
is Vital
Health, Safety and the Environment
The holistic view that blends our support for healthy individual behaviors with our desire to provide a beneficial, safe working environment and promote environmental stewardship.
Behaviors Consistent with this Value
- Creating rewards for workplace safety
- Demonstrating high-level commitment to the environment
- Supporting "green" power
- Recycling
- Utilizing workplace ergonomics
- Supporting staff flu shots, exercise programs, blood pressure tests
- Encouraging workplace wellness
Behaviors Not Consistent
- Lack of involvement
- Wasteful behavior
- Not turning off lights
- Unhealthy personal behaviors
Beliefs, Organizational Principles and Standards · Guidance for Decsion-Making · Consistency and Alignment Between Organizational Values and Individual Behaviors
is Vital
Community
A group of people united by a common vision and shared values and norms, who are dedicated to supporting each other and enhancing their knowledge and performance to reach a shared goal.
Behaviors Consistent with this Value
- Taking ownership over making it better "where you live"
- Acknowledging the balance between personal and work lives
- Clear vision and goals
- Appreciating the contributions of each member
- Looking out for each other
Behaviors Not Consistent
- Hostile work environment
- Only out for yourself or your group
- Holding on to information
B&F Mission
| We partner with the University community to provide the technical, financial, physical, information and human resource infrastructure essential to being a great public university of the world. |
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President's Vision
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