AUA Continuing Professional Development Framework

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1 AUA Continuing Professional Development Framework The Association of University Administrators (AUA) has developed the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) framework to support the continuous professional development of all professional s staff working in the sector. Each behavioural group has been divided into three aspects. Self: behaviours that may be observed whatever the working situation Others: behaviours that may be observed when interacting with and influencing, or when managing colleagues Organisation: behaviours that may be observed when influencing at organisational level or representing the organisation The behaviours are not the tasks associated with a particular job. They identify how an individual does the job. The behaviours are universal across all roles, though some are very much more important in some jobs than. The behavioural framework has been designed to clarify what individuals can do to develop in their jobs and beyond - and ultimately to deliver their organisation s strategic plan. This framework provides a clear steer on key and valued behaviours. It does not assume that these are the only effective behaviours. No attempt has been made to define the behaviours required at different levels due to the diverse nature of the HE sector and of the needs of individual institutions within it. AUA Professional Behaviours

2 The AUA has identified nine key behavioural groups: Managing self and Being aware of own behaviour and how Providing the best quality to genuine and open longterm standards. analyse problems and develop innovative and workable. change as an opportunity and being Making effective use of available resources including people, information, networks and budgets. Being aware of the financial and commercial aspects of the Providing direction Seeing the work that you do in the context of the bigger picture and taking a long-term view. Communicating vision clearly and enthusiastically to inspire and motivate. encouraging to develop their for the wider benefit of the Demonstrating a commitment to inter. Achieving results resource constraints. Consistently meeting objectives and success criteria. Each behavioural group How the professional behaviours can be used: To empower individuals to identify and seek their development relevant to the HE sector. To develop professional behaviours and improve performance To identify ways to build upon and maximise existing strengths To seek structured feedback from To provide structured feedback to colleagues for self assessment of potential and in career planning as a basis for the design of specific learning and development activities - to improve individual and organisational performance for recruiting and selecting - to focus on the behavioural requirements of the job in an objective and specific way for succession planning to develop staff within the sector to prepare them to compete for more senior roles The framework also identifies behaviours that may indicate a need for further development for each of the behavioural groups. These are offered as a positive tool for self assessment and reflection.

3 AUA Professional Behaviours and SUPPORT STAFF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT GROUP MAKING A DIFFERENCE: DEFINING OUR AMBITIONS The Edge, Sheffield Wednesday, 3 August 2011 Session Slaying the Time Vampires This session will identify and describe a range of skills and techniques that will help delegates manage their time effectively. We will look at ways to minimise and eliminate time wasting but at the same time maximise the impact of social interaction. Higher Education environment and the role of support staff AUA Professional Behaviours Explanation Providing the best quality to standards. meeting objectives and success criteria Making effective use of available resources including people, information, networks and budgets. Being aware of the financial and commercial aspects of the encouraging to develop their inter. Providing the best quality to standards.

4 meeting objectives and success criteria Minute taking: meeting the challenge Does the prospect of taking notes in meetings terrify you? Tips given on preparation, taking notes, being effective in the meeting and writing up excellent minutes. Come prepared to talk about your concerns. Providing direction innovative and workable. Making effective use of available resources including people, information, networks and budgets. Being aware of the financial and commercial aspects of the Seeing the work that you do in the context of the bigger picture and taking a long-term view. Communicating vision clearly and enthusiastically to inspire and motivate. encouraging to develop their inter. Providing the best quality to standards. innovative and workable.

5 Leadership and Management What s it all about? A practical discursive session on leadership and management issues. Using Psycho-Geometrics to motivate your team How five simple shapes can help you analyse individual behaviours and team working. What is your primary shape is and what that means? encouraging to develop their inter. meeting objectives and success criteria Providing the best quality to standards. innovative and workable. inter. meeting objectives and success criteria Providing the best quality to

6 Discussion that understanding of the shape of each team member can help people improve the way they communicate and work with each other. How Psych-Geometrics can help reduce conflict in a team. Making a difference: Defining our Ambitions Interactive workshop on defining common values and aspirations. Are we making a difference? Providing direction standards. innovative and workable. encouraging to develop their inter. Providing the best quality to standards. innovative and workable. Making effective use of available resources including people, information, networks and budgets. Being aware of the financial and commercial aspects of the Seeing the work that you do in the context of the bigger picture and taking a long-term view. Communicating vision

7 clearly and enthusiastically to inspire and motivate. encouraging to develop their inter.