MCO 5230.23 — Performance Management Planning

MCO 5230.23 governs Marine Corps performance management planning, linking resources to institutional readiness through analysis and reporting.

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  • Publication number: MCO 5230.23
  • Title: PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT PLANNING
  • Date: 20 Aug 2014
  • Proponent: 05000 General Admin & Management
  • Status: New

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It establishes an enterprise-wide process for institutional readiness goals, strategic performance indicators, foundational data, business processes, and governance. It requires assessments and an annual report of Marine Corps strategic health to support future resource allocation decisions.

Topics covered

  • Institutional readiness goals
  • Strategic performance indicators
  • Foundational data
  • Business process improvement
  • Performance Management Framework
  • Marine Corps Strategic Health Assessment
  • Resource-to-readiness connections

Questions and answers

What process does MCO 5230.23 establish for Marine Corps decision-making?

Performance management is the over-arching process by which the Marine Corps will identify and communicate strategic health goals, monitor progress toward meeting its objectives, and improve the underlying information used to support decisions. (paragraph 1)

What does MCO 5230.23 require its actions to follow?

All actions therein shall be governed by this Order, which identifies key organizational roles and responsibilities, clarifies the links between existing performance management efforts, and outlines process milestones and timelines for MCSHA/PMF development. (paragraph 3)

Who provides executive oversight of Marine Corps performance management activities?

The MROC shall provide executive oversight of all performance management activities. (paragraph 3)

Who is responsible for developing performance indicators for each readiness pillar?

Individual pillar leads shall be assigned with primary responsibility for developing performance indicators. (paragraph 3)

What qualities must performance indicators have?

To be useful, performance indicators must be understandable, meaningful, and measureable. (paragraph 3)

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