Staff Development
Overview
To fully engage employees staff development should be about developing the whole person. Whilst improving job-related skills is important we should also aim to create an environment where staff are able to perform at their best. This course examines ways of achieving this so that staff can ultimately reach their full potential.
Key Outcomes
Delegates will consider a number of strategies for assessing current performance levels and planning for further development. They will be encouraged to critically evaluate the appraisal process and develop a method which suits them and their organisation. Delegates will also discuss and assess the value of training and learning opportunities within the workplace and will explore how best they can be used to motivate and inspire.
Duration
1 day
Content
- Why have staff development? Consideration of staffing issues, (including induction, retention, motivation and performance)
- Overview of common performance management systems and processes, (including Development Cells and 360° feedback)
- Preparing for and conducting a development session
- The importance of recording outcomes and actions
- The role of training (including recognising training needs and maximising chances of success)
- Steps to creating a learning culture within your organisation
- The work ethos - consideration of work methods, work-related attitudes & values, and the building of supportive relationships
- Co-operative team working and employee engagement
- Work-life balance and flexible working
- Assessment and development centres
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