MCO 5220.13 — Enterprise Performance Improvement Strategic Prioritization Process

MCO 5220.13 governs the Marine Corps Strategic Prioritization Process and Working Group roles.

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  • Publication number: MCO 5220.13
  • Title: ENTERPRISE PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIC PRIORITIZATION PROCESS
  • Date: 1 Aug 2016
  • Proponent: 05000 General Admin & Management
  • Status: New

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It establishes the process, leadership structure, planning and coordination activities, and program infrastructure for enterprise-level performance improvement. It requires initiative submission, analytical evaluation, resource prioritization, records management, and protection of privacy-sensitive information.

Applies to: This Order is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.

Topics covered

  • Strategic Prioritization Process
  • Strategic Prioritization Working Group
  • Enterprise-level performance improvement
  • Strategic initiative submission
  • Initiative impact evaluation
  • Privacy-sensitive information

Questions and answers

What does MCO 5220.13 require for sustainable performance improvement?

Promote standardization to drive sustainable performance improvement. (paragraph 2)

How are resources used for strategic initiatives?

Utilize available resources to accomplish strategic initiatives as approved by the MROC/MRB in support of strategic objectives. (paragraph 3)

What happens to initiatives approved by the MROC?

Initiatives submitted through the SPWG and approved by the MROC will be tasked to EPS to lead, facilitate, and provide process and performance improvement expertise to cross-functional teams in the end-to-end review, analysis, and improvement approaches required to accomplish the desired outcomes. (paragraph 2)

How are proposed initiatives evaluated?

Proposed initiatives will be evaluated analytically by the SPWG in three main impact categories: Strategic Impact to USMC Enterprise, Expected Results/Impact, and Resourcing Impact. (paragraph 5)

How must records created under MCO 5220.13 be managed?

Records created as a result of this Order shall be managed according to National Archives and Records Administration approved dispositions per reference (c) to ensure proper maintenance, use, accessibility and preservation, regardless of format or medium. (paragraph 5)

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