Strategy and Program Management Office
Capabilities
The Strategy and Program Management Office provides seven capabilities to the Office of the President and the UC system related to Strategy and Process and Change:
Strategy
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1. Strategic Planning We lead planning efforts that produce specific achievable results aligned with the University's strategic objectives and priorities. |
Examples |
| UCOP Strategic Framework | |
| Division Strategic Plans and Renewals | |
| Presidential Priorities |
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2. Strategy Development and Implementation We build and execute a course of action for senior leaders to address pressing business or policy challenges. |
Examples |
| Community Safety | |
| Innovation and Entrepreneurship Transformation | |
| Global Food Initiative Transition to CFO Division | |
| UC Health Affiliations |
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3. Organizational and Operating Model Reviews We conduct organizational reviews and recommend operating models and designs that enable the University to meet its goals. |
Examples |
| Financial Accounting Org Review | |
| Systemwide HR Transformation | |
| UC Health Org Review | |
| Huron UCOP Assessment |
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4. Leadership Consulting We provide focused consulting and guidance to University leaders to meet a particular goal or objective. This can include advice on designing a project, setting success targets, or planning a key workshop. |
Examples |
| UCOP Division Leader Strategy Retreat | |
| Research and Innovation Leadership Retreat | |
| SVSH Information Sharing Workshop | |
| UC Health Self-Funded Plan Roadmap |
Process and Change
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5. Operations and Process Optimization We develop and implement improvements that streamline processes resulting in greater efficiency and effectiveness. |
Examples |
| Presidential Initiatives | |
| President's Executive Office/Executive Reporting | |
| Vaccine Compliance / Religious Objection Process Advisory Group | |
| UCOP Return to Work Parking | |
| Major Projects & Initiatives Process Transition | |
| Article 5 Compliance (Contracting-Out) | |
| Future of Work / Return to Onsite Operations |
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6. Systemwide Program Management and Governance We support and advise cross-functional systemwide teams on meeting objectives of high impact, strategic initiatives. |
Examples |
| Campus Strategy Reports | |
| Residence Requirements | |
| Mitigating COVID-19 Impacts on Faculty | |
| Admissions Audit | |
| Non-Discriminatory Policy | |
| Anti-Racism Task Force Initiative | |
| Carbon Neutrality Initiative | |
| Global Food Initiative | |
| Research Data Backup | |
| Health Benefits | |
| IP Legal Assessment | |
| Systemwide Litigation Fund | |
| 2020 General Obligation Bond Legislation Management |
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7. Change Management We guide teams to plan and manage transitions to new ways of working. |
Examples |
| Procurement Excellence | |
| EMS Implementation (Event Management System) |