Staff Council 27 January 2011 Joeann Humbert Organizational Development, HR Sarah Pillittere Center For Professional Development, HR 1 Leadership Academy Initiative

Leadership Academy Initiative Agenda 1. Brief History 2. Components 3. Update 4. Future Plans 2

Leadership Academy Initiative History  Employee Satisfaction Survey Results  Early 2010: Consultant, Sr. Leaders in F&A gathered  Established Goals for pilot  Spring 2010: F&A Leadership Academy Pilot  Components 3

Beginning…...with the End in Mind Engaged and Satisfied Employees – Employer of Choice More consistent and effectively applied management and leadership best practices Higher levels of performance, productivity and customer satisfaction across the Division Enhanced working relationships and collaboration with peers and employees Stephen Covey 4

Leadership Academy Initiative Goals Values based Culture Changing Leader Development and Training 3 areas of focus: leading self, others, institute 5

6 Honesty Collaboration Fairness Accountability Respect Recognition Vision Fiscal responsibility Competence Open Communication Finance and Administration Values

Leadership Academy Initiative Model for F&A Pilot ~50 hours of training for Staff Includes Standard tools (DISC, LPI, Crucial Conversations) Integrates Recognition and communication practices into culture 7

Leadership Academy Initiative Update Adapting and responding to timeline; may extend Including staff in professional development opportunities Spring sessions planned; including all F&A employees in DISC 8

Leadership Academy Initiative Future Continued strong commitment from top leadership F&A Sr. Leader debrief and planning Collaboration with others Meeting needs in several ways 9

Leadership Academy Initiative Feedback, Questions Are Welcome! 10