CURRENT INITIATIVES
Management Development Programme
The Training Group provides a modular development programme designed for employees at junior and middle management levels that leads to the award of the Advanced Diploma in Management Practice from the University of Ulster. The six modules focus on Managing the Business, Managing Resources and Information, Managing People (Personal Effectiveness), Managing People (Teams and Individuals), Managing Communications and Managing Change.
This modular approach is based on the Competency Framework for Public Sector Managers, developed in conjunction with the Chief Executives' Forum.
Supervisory, Administrative and Operational Staff Development
Competency based programmes, which are accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management, are available to employees in supervisory, administrative / clerical and operational posts.
Women's Development
The Women's Development Steering Group are promoting a major initiative which will run throughout 2006. It will be branded as “Women in Local Councils – Making a Difference”.
Elected Members' Training and Development
The Steering Group, comprising two representatives each from the National Association of Councillors, the NI Local Government Association and the Employers' Side of the NJ Joint Council, issued a Councillor's Handbook and a template for an Induction Programme following the local government elections in 2005.
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