Derby City Council and the University of Derby Corporate – a Partnership approach to meet the challenge Pam Hadfield – Specialist Adviser, DCC Angela Crawford – Business Development Manager UDC Orla Kelleher – Workforce Development Fellow, UDC

THE CHALLENGE Taking the risk to invest Achieving transformation by developing excellent leadership Achieving operational transformation by managing change though work-based learning A partnership based on mutual understanding, flexibilty and clear business goals

Developing Leadership Impact Previous excellent programme - re-design to meet current challenges and desired outcomes, reflecting: –A shift from technical/operational manager to a more people- focused leader, reflecting a new leadership culture –More strategic innovative responses to complex situations –Clear organisational impact –Alignment with DCC process of strategic change –Change in culture with supported and evidenced behaviour change

Learning & Development Needs Survey Results of DCC Managers

14 of 14 respondents answered this question What are the biggest challenges that you and your team face now and in the next 1-2 years?

Over the next 1-2 years, what strategic initiatives will your business unit participate in?

Which of the following areas are critical for you to operate successfully, given the previous question?

DCC Developing Leadership Impact Programme Includes co-coaching, action learning

What’s important for DCC? Bringing learning to the learner, rather than bringing the learner to the learning.. Flexible, creative and focused work-based learning Learning and development has real impact Karen Jewell, HR Director Derby City Council

OPERATIONAL TRANSFORMATION Gain corporate ownership for the development of the DCC academy for ‘Leading during uncertain times’ Ensure managers equipped with appropriate skills and tools Provide a structure which enables effective transition and for change to be viewed positively

HOW? Partnership with UDC to achieve accreditation of current programme in order to: –Motivate staff –Ensure work-based learning is focused on organisational impact and Return on Investment –Support in-house learning team – using Supporting Work-based Learning programme –Sympathetic use of funding to provide cost effective solution –Measure results to ensure a consistent understanding and application of new ways of working

BUILDING ON THE FUTURE HOW CAN THE UNIVERSITY OF DERBY CORPORATE CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEY FOR DCC? Support change through staff development at all relevant levels Focus work-based learning on key work and individual challenges Managing a Mobile Workforce – for managers and for employees

PARTNERSHIP APPROACH PRINCIPLES: Acknowledgement of commitment to CPD in times of change Shared understanding of business requirements Focus on core business – DCC delivers and understands services UDC understands and delivers staff development needs through work-based learning and assessment Delivering more with less Communication – based on honesty and openness Shared values