Training & Development Forum 2019 Simon Steed CEng FCIBSE, T&D Panel Chairman Adil Yilmaz, CIBSE Membership & Accreditation Coordinator

Format for the afternoon: Presentation on mentor/trainee relationship Break out session to share best practice Presentation on how to run a successful scheme Break out session to discuss mentors and trainees Feed back T&D Schemes in the digital age Break out session Q&A session Close

Challenges of running a T&D scheme in 2019 Dealing with change Developing leaders Engaging learners Delivering consistent training Application of skills Conflict management Tracking & assessment Improving learning effectiveness Demonstrating value to leadership team Millennials! Mobile workforce Training costs Reward for completion/recognition In house skills

T&D in the Digital Age…. What can CIBSE learn from others Institutes Organisations How can we adapt and develop How do we make schemes user friendly How do we track and record information Thoughts: Embrace the “less is more” principle for online learning Enlist and creatively publicise support Use learner-centric design Make leaders into teachers Tap into the power of learning partnerships Measure what matters

Feed Back Questions

Further Information CIBSE Membership Team Adil Yilmaz Membership & Accreditation Coordinator E: Ayilmaz@cibse.org T: 020 8772 3604 CIBSE Membership Team E: membership@cibse.org T: 020 8772 3650 www.engc.org.uk

What makes a good Mentor-Trainee relationship?

4 basic fundamentals The Trainees desire to be mentored The Mentors desire to Mentor Matching Process Working Relationship

The Trainee Need to want to be mentored What do they want from the relationship What do they need from the relationship What level are they working towards Do they need pushing or are they self-driven Personality

The Mentor Do they want to Mentor, do they have a Commitment to your scheme Do they have time to Mentor Personality Job role Ability to influence trainee line manager Understanding of CIBSE requirements and a full understanding of your scheme

Matching Process Mentor/Trainee locations Maximise face to face meetings Personality Matching Mentor knowledge of CIBSE Scheme relevant to Trainee Do not impress the relationship – options on matching ideal Mentoring agreement Line managers as mentors?

Working Relationship Either party can terminate the relationship at any time Open, honest and respectful relationship Face to face meetings Regular Planned/Agenda Avoid going off track Recorded Deal with issues early Feedback to scheme manager is essential

Dealing with issues The trainee needs to lead the relationship When does a mentor pull? Motivation for trainees Career Progression Ease of CIBSE applications Financial rewards Scheme Managers role in the relationship When should you change a mentor

Summary Clearly defined roles Commitment and passion from both parties Honesty Not everyone wants a mentor (or to do the paperwork on the scheme) Not everyone wants to mentor Deadlines are required

Running a successful Training & Development scheme Andrew Pearson Bryden Wood

Agenda Bryden Wood Training Scheme Strategy Bryden Wood Approach Learning Environment & Opportunities Apprentice Scheme

Bryden Wood Ian Pegrum Board Director Training Scheme Sponsor Dale Perini Director Training Scheme Supervisor Anthony Batey Training Scheme Coordinator Andrew Pearson Associate Training Scheme Mentor This is a Bryden Wood Scheme and is accredited with CIBSE. Not a CIBSE specific scheme. Therefore we can extend it to other disciplines and Barcelona.

Bryden Wood Current Scheme; 9 – Chartered Engineers 5 – Incorporated Engineers 3 – Engineering Technicians 2018 - Members Completed; 2 – Chartered Engineers 2 – Incorporated Engineers

Training Scheme Strategy

Bryden Wood Approach

Bryden Wood Approach

Bryden Wood Approach Adapting and improving Introduction of Excel-based spreadsheet Bar charts for monitoring progress - Plan to upgrade bar chart monitoring

Bryden Wood Approach Listening Encouraging Alongside mentor contact, regular 6 weekly group meetings with participants – allows dialogue about the scheme and forum to raise issues Encouraging Alongside mentor contact, Training Coordinator has regular one-to-one contact with participants Sympathetic approach from scheme custodians

Bryden Wood Approach Monitoring All items and meetings are recorded Recent Chartered Members become mentors Mentor Training is available both within Bryden Wood and with CIBSE All mentees issue diary invite to mentor and also copy in Anthony. This helps with busy engineers and also allows Anthony to help if the mentee is not getting the support they require

Bryden Wood Approach Staff Feedback

Learning Environment & Opportunities Internal CPD Focused subject learning material Learning with peers Manufacturer Contact Encouraging scheme participants to attend short courses provided by manufacturers Arranging manufacturer factory visits for small groups of participants Opportunities Working with different teams Exposure to different situations - Client meetings, site visits

Learning, Development & Opportunity Applicants for CEng / IEng Internal review by Bryden Wood chartered staff Mock interviews Subscription Fees paid by Bryden Wood

Apprentice Scheme Digital delivery, Building Services & Admin Linking with local Colleges and Universities Normal interviews and employment Contracts Funding from Employer Levy Digital delivery, Building Services & Admin Learning systems Helping senior staff CPD learning Site visits

Thank you for Listening Any Questions?