As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering a culture of open communication and continuous improvement, we've conducted a series of Executive Listening Sessions. Led by our Executive Director, Kevin Reed, these voluntary, small group sessions provided an opportunity for staff to voice their feedback, concerns, and ideas. These sessions delved into understanding how our workforce perceives our organization, what motivates our staff to be part of Making Opportunity Count, and how we can better serve our workforce. The following questions prompted discussion:

 

• How are we doing, as an agency, employer and/or provider?

• How can we foster better cross-program collaboration within the agency? 

• What can we do to help you maintain or increase your success?

• What were you hoping to share today?

The insights gained from these sessions will significantly shape our organizational decisions. As you scroll below, you'll see that we've captured key highlights of what we heard, and importantly, key recommendations that came directly from staff. It's essential to note that every recommendation, regardless of the number of staff that shared it, has been captured and included in this document. Our next steps involve exploring each key recommendation for feasibility and goal development. If feasibility determines we can move a recommendation forward, we will create associated action items and goals. 

This webpage isn't just a static report; it's a dynamic accountability tool. This is where you'll find updates on our status toward reaching our goals. We'll provide quarterly updates here, and will be adding progress meters for each domain and recommendation so we can all see what steps are being taken based on your feedback. 

Thank you to all who participated for your valuable contributions. We're looking forward to seeing your voice in action as we build Making Opportunity Count's future.