ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)

CHALLENGE

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) aimed to enhance its organizational culture and boost employee engagement throughout the agency.

ACTION

CIDIS has empowered the NGA with strategic and tactical support through a dynamic and multifaceted approach, which includes:

  • Engaging collaboratively with key stakeholders to craft and deploy tailored strategic roadmaps across the Agency’s Components and Councils, resulting in an impressive portfolio of over 800 strategic initiatives.
  • Establishing an Integrated Working Group dedicated to harmonizing transformation efforts across the entire organization, ensuring alignment and synergy.
  • Conducting comprehensive workforce studies that pinpoint critical areas for enhancing the employee experience, fostering a more motivated and productive workforce.
  • Launching the Senior Leader Spotlight Program, designed to amplify mentorship and strengthen leadership engagement, thereby cultivating a culture of excellence.
  • Developing cutting-edge reporting tools that effectively track implementation progress and measure the profound impact on the organization’s mission.
  • Leading impactful assessment sessions and delivering in-depth research packages that clearly demonstrate how each initiative contributes strategically to the agency’s overarching mission.

This approach not only advances organizational goals but also reinforces a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

IMPACT

CIDIS’s support is transforming NGA’s organizational culture and enhancing workforce experiences. The Integrated Working Group has successfully achieved over 50 strategic goals and initiated an impressive 77 additional objectives. The Senior Leader Spotlight and mentorship programs have emerged as pivotal initiatives for talent development, with over 30 published articles frequently referenced by leadership to underscore NGA’s commitment to growth. The establishment of component roadmaps as part of the agency’s strategic plan has enabled measurable improvements in employee engagement and collaboration. Collectively, these efforts are setting a new benchmark for organizational effectiveness and fostering lasting, positive change across the agency.