American Citizens for Continual ImprovementA StratML based capability maturity assessment (5 levels) will be developed and available for use by individuals that are committed to applying the better methods that will continually result in a more perfect union, more perfect organizations, and more self-actualized individuals. Outputs: StratML based capability maturity assessments will be available on the website (TBD). An Annual Report will be published that includes the quantity and quality of completed assessments and significant accomplishments. Other Outputs: Support materials, online application network, webinars, podcasts, online newsletters, publication of success stories, presentations made by AC4CI members at local, regional, national conferences by organization that support America's Vision. Outcomes: Assessments and application of the standards result in continual improvement as measured by increases in capability scores and respective organizational performance indicators. Information will be used to support the annual State of the Union Address by the President of the United States in January.Resources: Primary resources are individuals within organizations that are committed to leading improvements within their organizations. Scope. AC2I will provide a model for supporting the national (strategic level) transition to the better methods. This model may be useful for other groups and organizations that support similar initiatives. Goals: Categories (Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness) derived from the Declaration of Independence; Goals from the preamble to the Constitution. References: Preamble to the Declaration of Independence: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." Preamble to the U.S. Constitution: "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."American Citizens for Continual ImprovementAC4CI_de76d828-c6ca-11e4-a07b-857ef5d5dec3American Citizens for Continual Improvement (AC2I) is an independent, nonprofit (501.c.4) organization established with the aim to support the transition to the better methods for achieving continual improvement. These better methods are included in the StratML ISO Standard 17469-1:2015 and ISO Standard 11462 Part 1 - Elements of SPC and Part 2 - Catalogue of tools and techniques, and other supporting materials.Tim J. ClarkProponent of the formation of AC4CIDr. Wayne BakerAuthor, United America -- America’s Ten Core Values http://webuser.bus.umich.edu/wayneb/united-america.html Purple America: http://webuser.bus.umich.edu/wayneb/pdfs/culture/Purple America June 2005.pdf AC4CI MembersAC4CI will consist of individual and organizational members.American citizens committed to continual improvement that leads to a more perfect union._de76daa8-c6ca-11e4-a07b-857ef5d5dec3To insure that strategies, policies, laws and regulations result in continually improving quality in pursuit of a more perfect union_de76dba2-c6ca-11e4-a07b-857ef5d5dec3RespectRespect for others: Acceptance and appreciation of people of different racial, ethnic and religious groups.Symbolic PatriotismAn emotional connection to country; feeling good when seeing the American flag or hearing the national anthem.FreedomHaving the right to participate in politics and elections; expressing an unpopular idea without fearing for one’s safety.PoliticsElectionsSecurityKeeping the nation safe and secure from external and internal threats. Self-RelianceSelf-reliance and individualism: Reliance on oneself; independence; emphasis on individual strengths and accomplishments.IndividualismIndividual StrengthsAccomplishmentsEqual OpportunityEqual access to jobs, education, voting, etc. regardless of age, gender, race or other factors; a level playing field.JobsEducationVotingIndividual AchievementGetting ahead: Individual achievement, status, and success.StatusSuccessEnjoymentPursuit of happiness: Enjoyment, leisure, pleasure.LiesurePleasureJusticeJustice & fairness: All the world’s people should live in harmony; justice and fairness for all, even people we don’t know.FairnessCritical PatriotismTough love of country; criticism of America stems from love of country and desire for improvement.LifeThe quality that distinguishes a vital and functional being from a dead body; the ability to develop, change, improve. LibertyThe state or condition of people who are able to act and speak freely; the freedom and power to do or choose what you want to do.HappinessPursuit of Happiness -- Description: To freely pursue joy and live life in a way that leads to a state of well-being and contentment and is not illegal or violates the rights of others.LifePromote the general welfare _de76dc74-c6ca-11e4-a07b-857ef5d5dec3Life 1CitizensNGOsNongovernment organizations (NGO)For-Profit OrganizationsNon-ProfitsU.S. Department AgenciesState GovernmentsLocal GovernmentsAC4CI Performance Indicators: The quantity and quality of completed capability maturity assessments. Supporting Performance Indicators from others: Increase in life expectancy, decreases in illnesses and disease, decreases in incidences of crime, decreases in deaths and injuries due to war and terrorism, increased access to adequate health care, increases in access to quality education, vocational and skill based training, Increases in average hourly incomes, increases in the labor force participation rate. Decreases in poverty, decreases in hunger. Executive DepartmentsSupport application of the StratML capability maturity assessment that will be used to assess the capability of the strategic plans submitted by the Executive Departments per the requirements of the Government Performance and Results Modernization Act (GPRMA)._de76de0e-c6ca-11e4-a07b-857ef5d5dec3Life 1.1Executive DepartmentsFederal ManagersAssessments/supplements to include alignment with the Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA). (FMFIA requires agency directors to sign an annual Statement of Assurance (SoA) that their agencies are effectively and efficiently utilizing all assigned resources).Other OrganizationsSupport application of the StratML capability maturity assessment that will be used to assess the capability of the strategic plans submitted by other organizations (government and non-government) that support America’s vision that have supporting strategic plans in the StratML format._de76e2be-c6ca-11e4-a07b-857ef5d5dec3Life 1.2Government OrganizationsNon-Government OrganizationsRed CrossUnited WayExamples: Red Cross, United Way, et.al.LibertyProvide for the common defense_de76e3b8-c6ca-11e4-a07b-857ef5d5dec3Liberty 1National Security StrategySupport application of the StratML based capability maturity assessment to help insure that the National Security Strategy (NSS) and supporting National Military Strategies protect America's vital interests._de76e494-c6ca-11e4-a07b-857ef5d5dec3Liberty 1.1CitizensU.S. Department AgenciesLocal GovernmentsState GovernmentsNGOsNongovernment organizations (NGO)For-ProfitsNon-ProfitsSupporting Performance Indicators from others: * StratML based capability maturity assessment of the QDR provides the status on the effectiveness of the National Security Strategy (NSS) and National Military Strategies in protecting America’s vital interests. * Decreases in national debt (to include funded and unfunded liabilities), decreases in interest on the debt as a percent of the budget, confidence in the U.S. dollar as the world reserve currency * Defense budget does not fall below 2% of GDP.JusticeInsure justice_de76e570-c6ca-11e4-a07b-857ef5d5dec3Liberty 2CitizensU.S. Justice DepartmentState GovernmentsLocal GovernmentsNGOsNongovernment organizations (NGO)For-Profit OrganizationsNon-ProfitsAC4CI Performance Indicator: * Published report, articles, and blog posts on successes on applying system wide approaches for reducing crime and incarcerations. Supporting Performance Indicators from others: * Decreases in violations of the law. * Increases in the percent of convicted criminals that do not return to prison. Maturity AssessmentSupport StratML based capability maturity assessments._de76e642-c6ca-11e4-a07b-857ef5d5dec3Liberty 2.1Analysis & AssessmentsSupport analysis and assessments that identify the contributing factors to crime, e/g. poverty, child abuse, education, job opportunities, etc. Insure compliance to laws and treaties and publish the result of the assessment. _de76e732-c6ca-11e4-a07b-857ef5d5dec3Liberty 2.2ViolationsSuccessfully address systemic violations of the law that result in continual decreases in violations. _de76e80e-c6ca-11e4-a07b-857ef5d5dec3Liberty 2.3BlessingsSecure the blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity_de76eaca-c6ca-11e4-a07b-857ef5d5dec3Liberty 3CitizensU.S. DepartmentsState GovernmentsLocal GovernmentsNGOsNongovernment organizations (NGOs)For-Profit OrganizationsNon-ProfitsAC4CI Performance Indicators: * Performance and index scores indicate continual improvement in pursuit of a more perfect union. * Significant accomplishments in the AC2I Annual Report are included in major media outlets.Performance IndexDevelop and publish an AC4CI Performance Index that can be used to assess the progress that is being made in the pursuit of America's vision._de76ec0a-c6ca-11e4-a07b-857ef5d5dec3Liberty 3.1Performance ReportsPublish an annual performance report that will support the President's State of the Union Address._de76ecf0-c6ca-11e4-a07b-857ef5d5dec3Liberty 3.2Report will include the number of groups and organizations that have applied the StratML standard. Report will include significant accomplishments represented in the index.TranquilityInsure domestic tranquility_de76edd6-c6ca-11e4-a07b-857ef5d5dec3Happiness 1Supporting Performance Indicators from others: * Trends of performance (Life, Liberty) indicate that continual improvement is resulting in a more perfect union. StratMLSupport the successful application of the StratML standard by individuals and organizations (government, nongovernment, profit, non-profit)._de76eed0-c6ca-11e4-a07b-857ef5d5dec3Happiness 1.1IndividualsOrganizationsCitizensU.S. DepartmentsState GovernmentsLocal GovernmentsNGOsNongovernment organizations (NGOs)For-Profit OrganizationsNon-Profits2015-03-18http://xml.fido.gov/stratml/carmel/AC4CIwStyle.xmlOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net