Training Plans (Strategic Initiative)
Project Objectives
- Pilot a program for establishing and maintaining current training plans with individual staff. (Focus of pilot: TMG staff).
- The program will help individual staff and their supervisors identify key training requirements. The program will help the Library track and minimize training gaps throughout the organization.
Project Linked to the Following University Library Strategic Objectives
- #7: Develop Highly-Trained, Technologically-Fluent, Superlative Staff
- #8: Nurture a Healthy, Collaborative Dynamic Work Pace
Project Lead:
- Melanie Garaffa
Project Members:
- Vivian Lewis
- Karen Nicholson
Consult with
- TMG Supervisors for purposes of pilot
Project Scope (work the project will include and not include)
- Will focus on employee-driven core training (training required by a given unit or group of staff to do their jobs successfully). If successful, could be expanded to include employee-driven training aspirations.
Project Risks (circumstances or events outside the project team's control that will have a high adverse impact on the project if they occur)
Obstacles / Constraints (known constraints imposed by environment, management, etc.)
- Funding for training programs
Critical Milestones / Achievements Proposed Dates
- Ask supervisors of TMG staff to use the training form in conjunction with the annual performance review process. Use as strategy for gathering input re optional training needs. (June 2011)
- Source training opportunities (June 2011)
- Deliver training (July - December 2011)
- Survey pilot group (success in meeting requirements, satisfaction with program, etc.) (Dec. 2011)
- Make recommendations to Leadership Team re expansion to other staff groups (Jan. 2012)
Preliminary Assessment Plan (what quantitative or qualitative tools will you use to determine if you are successful?)
- Proportion of training requirements completed
- Satisfaction with process, deliverables
Project Update December 1, 2011

