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Development Programs
Helps our employees get better every day
Helps employees achieve their goals
Puts the person in sync with their position and place
Leads to career development
Career Development vs. Performance Appraisals
Performance AppraisalsShort term: based on past performance
Career DevelopmentLong term: Looks to the future
Career Development
A program to assist employees in their own personal growth and maturity in the workplace
Employee responsibilities
Management responsibilities
Company responsibilities
Employee Responsibilities
Self assessment of abilities, interest and values
Analyzing career options
Deciding on objectives and needs
Communicating
Mapping out plans
Pursuing the action plan
Management Responsibilities
Act as a catalyst in the planning process
Realistic
Counsel the employee
Follow up
Company Responsibilities
Provide a career planning model
Provide training
Provide skills training & on the job opportunities
Advantages of a Career Development Program to the Company
Succession planningPromotion potentialQualified poolCross trainingRetention/TurnoverReduced recruiting expense
Minimize issues / job dissatisfactionTeamworkImproved communicationPreparation for changeReleases workforce potential
Advantages to the Employee
Uncovers hidden interests
Improved attitude
Job satisfaction
Realistic promotion expectations
Develop talent potential
Take responsibility for growth & development
Recognition
Realistic career goals
Handle current job responsibilities
Continuing Education
Professional improvement
Professional service
Professional growth
Professional learning
Interaction
Professional commitment
Personal benefits
Increased job security
Growth in Professional Development
Required by occupations
Train employees
Certify employees
Changing environment
New developments
AccountabilityEmployer
Society
Professional Development
Allows employees to:Maintain their current position
Provide mobility
Promotions
Professional Development on the Job
Improves processes
Something new
Represent management
Coaching
Special assignments
Lead a task force
Practice a skill or behavior
Seek assignment to stretch your strengths
Follow up
Professional Development from Others
Join or lead a community group
Volunteer with a community organization
Make presentations to civic organizations
Model other competent people
Professional Development Off the Job
Attend workshops and training courses
Attend seminars
Take adult education classes
Read
Research
Certification courses and exams
Certification Programs
Certification – Not a licenseCertificate
Certificate Programs
CertificationUsually requires an exam
Factors for Supporting Continuous Learning
Job activities allow people pursue their interestsJob assignments expose employees to new ideasWork schedule which allow free time to work on new ideasFinancial supportCareer programs for internal advancementPrograms for skill developmentArrange for special speakersSkills development programsAwardsLife skills trainingOther external influences
Other Factors in a Development Program
Identify company’s mission and goals
Assist employees in determining personal goals and needs
Obtain information pertaining to organizational needs and priorities
Develop action plans matching employee needs with company needs
Provide feedback and guidance
Evaluation of Development Programs
Why evaluate?Improve the programs
Increase effectiveness
Assess value
Justify existence
Aid in identifying future candidates
Accountability
Credibility
Increase likelihood of continuous development
Standards
What do you want to find out?Written comment sheetQuantifiableAnonymousOpen ended commentsEnd of sessionTime for completionMeasure satisfaction
Level 2 - Learning
Answers the followingWhat was learned
Were skills improved
Were attitudes changed
ByDemonstrating the skill
Individual performance of the skill
In depth discussion
Level 3 - Behavior
Measured byHow much knowledge gained in training is used on the jobHow skills are improvedHas attitude changed
By doingEvaluate after the programSurvey othersAllow time for change to take place
Level 4 - Results
Allow time
Measure before and after
Repeat measurements at appropriate intervals
Decide what need to be measured
Report the results and modify procedures as needed
Level 5- ROI
Return on InvestmentCalculates a training programs payback
Net program benefits / Program costs x 100%