Deputy Assistant Director

Deputy Assistant Director FBI-CID Branch I -"Operational Design' Strategic Planning Initiative Opening Remarks & Initial Staff Guidance 1 EFTA00147638 Opening Remarks FBI CID Eira.nth - "OpefabOnal Dc;:ign" Strateg.< Plann O Welcome • Why Are We Here? • Valuable work at breakneck speed • Shortened planning horizon of (at best) 12 months leads to "crisis- action" planning • Leads to: • Increased stress on staff • Decreased potential for long-term continuity. • Decreased potential to harmonize: • Program guidance • Procurement and fielding of innovative technologies. • Intel/Cps Integration • Personnel and financial resource alignment 2 My comprehensive review of CID Branch I internal strategic planning techniques, processes, and procedures has revealed there is a significant amount of valuable work being accomplished by our Branch I staff at all levels. We process a continuous stream of voluminous and complex material , keep our leadership appropriately informed