Module 5

1. Module 5 Training Learning and Development Please open this link at the beginning of class

2. Program Partners Remember confidentiality as we move forward, please.

3. Start with a Strong Foundation & Build UP

4. Ice Breaker Your name and answer one of… What have you been doing with this information between sessions? How has it motivated you? What are you planning to do next?

5. Learning Objectives • Understand how training, learning and development contribute to your organization’s success in achieving your mission • Know the key elements of Standard 5 • Be aware of resources that can assist you in implementing this standard • Be able to your identify next • steps to achieve this standard

6. Learning, Training and Development Planned, continuous effort to Improve employee competency levels and organizational performance. Effective learning is based on the adult learning process. Do you agree?

8. HR Toolkit – Module 5 Blends the needs of the organization with the aspiration of individual employees • To improve organizational performance • To engage employees in their career development

9. From Module 4:Types & Styles of Conflict Values – principles or preferences, Power - influence, Economic - resources, Interpersonal - styles, Organizational - reporting and Environmental – external.

10. HR Toolkit Resources – Module 5 Let’s take a look at the website! Please find the following: Understanding employees as adult learners, Employee training and development process, Individual development planning template, Training evaluation form.

11. Group Activity Get in groups of 4-5, Lisa will assign you a question, flipchart your answers: citing personal experience first, and then info from the toolkit.

12. Standard 5 5.1 – Every employee’s training and development needs are reviewed at least annually and plans established to address any gaps. 5.2 – During the development of the annual budget, consideration is given to including appropriate resources to fund employee training and development.

13. Training • providing the employee with knowledge and skills necessary to perform her/his current job • The job description is the foundation for training • Assessment • supervision

14. Training It is the responsibility of the organization: • To document the knowledge and skills required for each position • To ensure that the org is meeting legal/regulatory requirements • New directions (programs/responsibilities) • Position responsibilities

15. Standard 5.1 Every employee’s training and development needs are reviewed at least annually and plans established to address any gaps. With your neighbor, discuss: How would you describe your organization’s approach? What types of training you support?

16. Development • The enhancement of skills, knowledge and attitudes that will improve individual performance and contribute to the performance of the organization as well • It is a shared responsibility of management and the individual employee

17. Employers should… • Look for learning in everyday activity – examples? • Explain the employee development process and work with staff to develop individual plans • Develop a good understanding of the knowledge, skills and abilities that the org will need in the future – how do you do this?

18. Employees should… • Look for learning in everyday activity – How do you know? How can you encourage it? • Identify goals and activities for development and prepare an individual development plan • Description of learning activity, goal of learning, expenses and time involved • Peers often involved in training, “buddies”, mentors and coaches – formal and informal.

19. 5.1 Individual Development Plans - Activity In your group discuss this approach and flipchart “Words of Advice” Step 1 – self assessment Step 2 – assess your current position and your work environment Step 3 – Identify development activities Step 4 – Put your plan into action

20. Standard 5.2 During the development of the annual budget, consideration is given to including appropriate resources to fund employee training and development. What sources fund staff training?

21. Homework • Take a breath • Pick a priority • Create a plan

22. Online Session Evaluation Please take a few minutes to complete the session evaluation before leaving: Httphttp://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e7uw39wphja1notu/start http://conta.cc/1fDXXse Next session: Feb 19, 2014 (storm date Feb. 26 )