CalSTRS Sustainable Learning Strategies Katie Valdivia Training Manager, CalSTRS

Welcome! Emergency procedures Introductions –Jan Spano, Organizational Development Manager –Brenna Neuharth, Workforce Planning Manager –Kelley Tousey, CalSTRS Onboarding Coordinator –TS Hamilton, CalSTRS Lead Trainer

Executive Branch/Human Resources Division Just over 1,000 employees at CalSTRS 53 managers and staff in Human Resources Organizational Development Program: –Training Services –Employee Engagement –Change Management –Survey, Research and Analysis Personnel Services: –Diversity, Workforce Planning and Executive Compensation –Classification and Selection Services –Payroll and Benefits

Training Services Strategic Learning Outcomes: Develop a business plan for learning Improve business alignment Improve efficiency Improve program effectiveness through the use of blended approaches, collaborative learning and the implementation of “learning on-demand” Integrate with workforce/succession/talent management strategies into the learning structure Measure the learning function Improve the technology infrastructure

Where We Started Onsite training program began in Training needs assessment conducted Prioritized training offerings – 90 classes offered. Blend of onsite and outsourced training solutions. Getting the organization educated on the program. 2007: Hitting the streets to share our story! Outreach and education Course catalog enhanced Building oversight to all organizational learning – onsite, offsite, business specific, etc. Further developed partnerships and built cross-functional relationships.

What We Offer Now Almost 200 onsite course offerings a year that are aligned to CalSTRS Competency library. Academies for Analysts and Leaders Blended and informal learning opportunities Trusted resource in the organization Online resources and tools on SharePoint sites and Intranet Annual Learning Expo

Important Components to a Strategic Learning Effort Have a plan (Strategic, Business, Workforce, Succession) Have a champion (or two……) Identify a sponsor (this may be different than your champion) Collaborate (You can’t do this alone) Flexibility and patience

Next Steps for CalSTRS Learning efforts: Emerging Leadership Series Develop Master Series for Leaders Manager Onboarding Professional Development Discovery effort for a technology solution Develop policies and procedures for stronger accountability

What You’re in Store for: Breakout Sessions: –Workforce Strategies – Yosemite –Onboarding – Truckee –Competency Aligned Training – Sundial –Being the Boss Leadership Development – Reception Area