; (B) respond to managers’ needs and the needs of applicants; (C) produce high-quality applicants; (D) support timely decisions; and (E) promote competitive job offers. (2) Waived requirements In redesigning the process by which the appointments described in paragraph (1) shall be made, the Secretary may waive the requirements of chapter 33, and the regulations implementing that chapter, to the extent necessary to achieve the objectives of this section, while providing for the following: (A) Fair, credible, and transparent methods of establishing qualification requirements for, recruitment for, and appointments to positions. (B) Fair and open competition and equitable treatment in the consideration and selection of individuals to positions. (C) Fair, credible, and transparent methods of assigning, reassigning, detailing, transferring, or promoting employees. (3) Implementation requirements In implementing this subsection, the Secretary shall comply with the provisions of section 2302(b)(11), regarding veterans’ preference requirements, in a manner consistent with that in which such provisions are applied under chapter 33. (4) Training program The Secretary shall develop a training program for Department of Veterans Affairs human resource professionals to implement the requirements of this subsection. (5) Indicators of effectiveness The Secretary shall develop indicators of effectiveness to determine whether appointment flexibilities under this subsection have achieved the objectives described in paragraph (1). (b) Criteria for use of new personnel authorities In the redesign of appointment procedures, as described in subsection (a), and with respect to the system of appointment flexibilities established under that subsection, the Secretary shall— (1) include a means for ensuring employee involvement (for bargaining unit employees, through their exclusive representatives) in that redesign and in the implementation of that system