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Garrison Commander Col. Hui Chae Kim held a town hall for garrison employees Oct. 12 in building 905 to discuss the results of the Command Climate Survey that was conducted in August.
The main purpose of a command climate survey is to gather information on an organization to help managers and commanders clarify the positive and negative views by members of an organization. These findings are used to create action plans to improve the organization’s climate.
Kim explained the results from the survey, saying that while the survey was mostly positive, there were areas that needed improvement.
He said 84 percent of survey respondents expressed a sense of significance, enthusiasm, and pride in their work while the Department of Defense (DOD) average was only 74 percent. And 78 percent of respondents said they perceive the organization as operating well and delivering high-quality output when pressured by demanding deadlines, while the DOD average was only 67 percent.
“We have a lot of engaged, enthusiastic workers,” Kim said.
On the negative side, Kim said, 67 percent of the survey respondents said they felt their perspectives and opinions weren’t valued, and 66 percent said they were confused about roles, goals, and priorities.
Some of the recommendations the garrison plans to implement include:
* assessing the current internal communication strategy.
* informing and educating personnel about mentoring programs to encourage management and employees to learn from each other.
* hosting more open forums, town hall meetings, or senior leader Q&A sessions.
“Really, my top priority is investment in the workforce. If we invest in the workforce, we will be able to support our (troops),” Kim said.
As part of the town hall, Kim asked garrison employees and leaders to share some positives in their lives.
“I’m grateful for the fantastic workforce that we have. It makes my job pretty easy,” said Deputy to the Garrison Commander James Chen.
“The team here and the directorates are dedicated to improving the workforce environment. They support you. I support you,” Kim said. “The backbone (of Fort McCoy) is sitting in here.”
Questions about the Command Climate Survey can be directed to the Equal Opportunity adviser at 608-388-6153.
| Date Taken: | 10.23.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 10.23.2018 16:26 |
| Story ID: | 297440 |
| Location: | FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, US |
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