1. Leadership Development Program for Feeder Group Employees
Union Representatives
May 2005

2. Outline
Present eligibility criteria and program components of the Leadership Development Program (LDP) for executive feeder group employees

3. September 2004 CHRC Approvals
DCES to develop a DND specific program under the umbrella of EX Succession Planning, with no new recruiting for CAP
Proposed financial strategy/availability of funds (ADM(HR-Civ) and L1s)
The plan to manage the current 19 CAP participants while ensuring maximum ROI (goal of minimum 50% retention)

4. LDP Framework 4. Accepted 5. Accepted (below CBC (meet language)
2. Identify
candidates for
development
(experience,
360 degree
evaluation
using DND
competencies)
3. Accepted
candidates
assessment
against
PSC Leadership
Competencies
for EXs
4. Accepted
(below CBC
language level)
5. Accepted
(meet language)
1. EX Human
Resources
Planning
Personalized
Learning
Plan
On language
training
Feeder Group
Development
Program
Assignments
Training
Coaching
Mentoring
Does not
meet
language
6. Graduation/
Better prepared
to compete for
EX positions

5. LDP Proposed Eligibility Criteria
Education Requirement:
Education will be ranked on a points system according to level attained
Experience Requirement:
Employees must have significant experience in managing team(s), responsibility for a budget, and in developing a business plan
Employees must also have Level 2 endorsement
Official Language Requirement:
The Official Language profile is CBC. Selected LDP participants not meeting the CBC level will be required to undergo diagnostic testing to confirm their ability to meet this criterion within 12 months of commencing language training
Employment Equity:
Up to half of the spaces will be reserved for EE group members, depending upon representational gaps

6. LDP Proposed Selection Process
Identification Phase
A call letter for applications will be disseminated in June
Applications to be received by midsummer
Screening Phase
Applications will be ranked according to:
Experience in managing people and a budget
Letters of recommendation
Level of education
360 degree feedback
Selection Phase
Recommendations regarding entry will be made to CHRC
CHRC to make final decisions regarding entry (October)
Assessment Phase
Selected participants undergo assessment of the leadership competencies
Individual learning plans will be developed
Language training requests determined

7. LDP Proposed Principles
Home organization pays for participant’s salary, travel (if required)
ADM(HR-Civ) covers administrative costs of program management, language training, courses identified in learning plan
Level 1s identify assignment opportunities
Participants responsible for own career progression (i.e. applying for competitions)
After development program, participant returns to substantive position

8. LDP Proposed Components
The LDP will comprise developmental assignments,
training, and a special group project.
Developmental Assignments Component:
To expand their experience and knowledge and to further develop their leadership competencies
Participants, with Level 1 support, find own assignments (minimum 2)
Participants do not receive acting pay as they are not doing full range of duties
Training Component:
Structured curriculum that includes formal training and self-study learning
Language training to attain the CBC linguistic profile
Group Project Component:
Participants will join a multi‑disciplinary team to address a critical organizational issue

9. LDP Completion
Graduation is achieved upon successful completion of all components and post-assessment on the leadership competencies 
While employees are encouraged to complete all components, participants may choose to depart early
In cases of voluntary or involuntary departure, the employee will resume the responsibilities of her/his substantive position, or any new position to which they are appointed
Should a participant win an EX competition, she/he will assume responsibilities of her/his new position and a suitable replacement will be found for her/his substantive position

10. Discussion
Questions