1. Develop@City Developing excellent practice award 2017
Staff development forum

2. About City Staff and students from 150 countries
1,919 members of staff
Over 19,000 students
Five Schools within the University

3. Before Develop@City 2013 2013 2014 2015-16 July 2016
Poor staff survey results indicate employee discontent
Investment in Organisational Development (OD)
The OD Team expands and new framework is implemented
Organisational restructure results in loss of staff and resources
created with a flagship staff event followed by launch of the brand and related activities

4. The objectives Skill sharing Support City’s values: Wellbeing
Assist and encourage other departments within the University to share their skills with colleagues
Support City’s values:
Ambitious
Collaborative
A community
Diverse and inclusive
Organisationally self-confident
Wellbeing
Offer workshops and sessions to promote staff wellbeing both personally and professionally
Opportunities
Professional development
Relevant and inclusive for every member of staff
Create management and leadership programmes that encourage internal progression and promotion
Networking
Increase morale
Encourage a feeling of community and cross-departmental communications
Ensure staff feel valued by their employer and improve staff engagement

5. 48 500+ Development Creativity Community Wellbeing
Members of staff attended
Sessions on offer plus drop-ins
Influencing and persuading
Being assertive
Skype for Business
Confidence matters
Emotional intelligence
The power of questions
Masterclasses
Imposter Syndrome
14 workshops run by City staff
Development
Creative thinking toolbox
Smartphone photography
Makercart – a create and make session
Sustainability drop-in
Office 365
Creative visualization
Imagination Gym
Creativity
Effective networking
Yammer
Volunteering
Staff clubs and interest groups
Local walking tours
Collaboration sessions
13 teams ran stalls
Community
Sleep Well
1:1 Nutrition Advice
Posture workshop
1:1 Coaching sessions
Massage
Mental health
Wellpoint kiosk
Pilates
The Science of Happiness
Wellbeing

6. “ “ Develop@City impact 75% 195 77% 169% 65% 87% 69% 68% 132
There was a great sense of community and people kept saying they had never worked in a place that supported the staff like this. “
Commitment to providing excellent support and customer service increased from 42% to 97%
75%
195
77%
169%
Very or extremely useful in fostering a greater sense of community
Implementing changes to learning, collaboration & wellbeing
Staff attended masterclasses 16/17
Increase in attendance at staff events
65%
87%
69%
68%
132
Attending would help them to perform better in their role
Very or extremely useful in fostering an environment of networking and collaboration
Very or extremely useful in contributing to personal wellbeing
Very or extremely useful for enhancing their engagement with the organisation
Groups on Yammer for collaboration

7. The feedback says…
I've ended up setting up some meetings and smiling at more people round the university - was a great way to meet others.
“It gave me a real sense that I was valued by the university, and in turn that I can offer value back by sharing my knowledge and experience with other staff”
“This is the first time in my memory that staff from all areas of the university had the opportunity to come together and learn from each other”
“I left the event having learnt new things, met new people, and with a feeling of pride that I work in such a diverse, supportive and friendly university”
“To succeed in achieving the priorities of our Vision & Strategy we will need ‘staff who are valued and supported to give their best’. The event and continuing activity is a key means by which City can achieve this”
“The most positive and inclusive day of the year”
“Making a significant contribution
to staff development at City through its enhanced induction
events and support for staff
in specific areas of need”
It was a really positive reinforcement of my own self-worth to know that my employer is interested and invested enough in my development to pour this much time, resource and energy into a day like this. Fantastic job!

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9. The future of Develop@City
Sharing with our colleagues:
Brand will grow as an umbrella identity for all L&D
Continue to encourage departments and teams to skillshare
Annual development day for staff
Sharing ideas with other organisations