SAVE Award 2011 Ideas

Go digital.

Pick one holiday where the federal workforce is out of office but with with no pay.

Per Agency, a scorecard should be advertised on the website of successful managers and leaders. Those that fall below a "C" average as evaluated by staff on a specific list of attributes and professional accomplishment in his or her respective agency, will not be listed on the website. This will help the Agency work with managers that are abusive to staff, consistent trouble-makers, and those that cost the government... more »

It is a waste of money and labor to mail printed material. Use electronic file transfer, post on shared drive, or post on a web site.

CECOS (Naval Civil Engineer Corps Officers School) provides printed manual to each class participant.

Eliminate the printed manuals. This will save money wasted on printing and assembling the manuals.

Have electronic file versions available. Suggest some format that allows note taking (for example, MS Word).

Though this suggestion focuses on CECOS, it is applicable to any training sessions that provide printed material.... more »

CECOS (Naval Civil Engineer Corps Officers School) offers many classroom courses that are held at numerous locations.

Eliminate the expenses of hotel and plane fare for folks that travel to these courses.

Enable a virtual classroom via use of electronic collaboration and conferencing tools.

Though CECOS is used as an example for this suggestion, this suggestion applies to any organization, department, or agency that... more »

Consolidate training resources within agencies/departments (that are agency/department specific). Consolidate cross-agency/department training resources (that apply to multiple agencies/departments).

 

This suggestion is for all agencies and departments.

Every Helpdesk should be accountable for the quality of assistance provided.

 

This suggestion is for all agencies and departments.

There is currently a cost saving process going on to consolidate data centers. My idea is related as it is to reduce the need for multiple databases from the start. Many databases were developed independently for a specific purpose. Often, over time that data is used for other purposes with new stakeholders. The data may be converged with other data sources to provide a better overview of a particular management desire.... more »

I can only speak for myself, but I have noticed that the onsite cafeteria vendor offerings and staff has declined throughout the year. Granted in my complex, some agencies have scaled back on employees, increased mobile work and alternative work schedules causing the vendor to cutback on costs. Eventually, the vendor will not be able to turn a profit and thus be forced to close their operation all together. My idea... more »