Raising the Bar on your career

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1 Raising the Bar on your career

2 Journey

3 Places I have worked

4 Belize

5 Belize

6 Gippsland Golf Course

7 Geelong Waterfront

8 Turitea Wind Farm

9 The perfect planner?

10 The perfect planner?

11 The perfect planner?

12 The perfect planner?

13 The perfect planner?

14 The perfect planner?

15 The perfect planner?

16 Steve Taylor - Transpower Environment Strategy and Approvals Manager Transpower (National Grid Operator) Opus consultants useful insight into working with a range of technical experts. Noise consultant with Malcolm Hunt Porirua City Council - at the coal face dealing with consents. Consent processing, dealing with grumpy people and politics generally. Mitchell Partnerships Beca planning - opened my eyes in terms of working on some large scale projects. Samoa learned about adopting engagement styles Transpower - further embedded the significance of ensuring good process and engagement drives statutory compliance (and not the other way around). Never a master plan, just an awareness that something wasn t being fulfilled in terms of professional development, but which the next job provided further development in.

17 Career Progression - ST What I m looking for when recruiting Planning is a political profession and a social science. It s not about the regulation, it s about enabling a process which delivers good outcomes - hence communication is key. Listening to what is trying to be achieved, understanding how the various technical disciplines can come together to deliver a desired outcome, understanding different perspectives, considering the effects, and communicating across experts and interest groups to clarify the practical consequences of various options to enable the best outcome. All the while, tip-toeing through the political and regulatory minefield.

18 Good Advice - ST It s also a small world out there, and everyone knows everyone after a while. If I were to drill down to the three key attributes I m looking for: Communication (notably good listening skills) Passion and enthusiasm Integrity

19 Policy Planning in Local Government - a Paul Kos perspective Principal Advisor Urban Strategy and Centres - Wellington City Council Good place for developing a wide range of policy skills: Technical policy district plans Spatial strategic policy (growth management plans, retail location policy, intensification) Implementation policy (centre plans, urban design guidelines) Good policy is based on having good information we do (and commission) lots of research

20 What we look for when employing new staff Writing skills a fundamental requirement for policy work. Generally, if you can write you can think! Understand theory policy work is all about decision making and you need theory to justify why you are doing something Communication we mix with peers, politicians and public, so you need to be able to communicate at different levels

21 Working Internationally

22 Overseas Opportunities Many young planners are looking for opportunities to work overseas; Figure out what you are looking for first: A holiday or experience ; and / or Professional development Opportunities for planners internationally are very good you must be able to demonstrate that you can learn and adapt quickly. While the legislative environment clearly differs, some things are constant: Cities need planning Environments where people are having impacts need active management People and communities like to be involved in determining or understanding their futures Being a great planner is not about knowing the legislation (that is a given), it is about your ability to relate to people.

23 Jumping between NZ and Oz Different planning frameworks Planning systems have many similarities and differences Common law jurisdictions' principles such as natural justice or due process apply Pay scales differ but so do taxes, accents, context, sports teams etc. Don t focus on this, If you want to move between states or Trans-Tasman, focus on what you want to learn, and how you will be a better planner at the end of it. Test your theory with a mentor. On your CV, tell future employers how your skills are relevant in the new context you are hoping to apply them

24 Career Development Advice

25 Where to from here with your career??

26 Building blocks for your career

27 Building blocks

28 Building blocks

29 Building blocks

30 Building blocks

31 Building blocks

32 Building blocks

33 Successful Career Development Comes from Your engagement / commitment Your abilities Your aspiration Then Taking personal responsibility So, if you want to raise the bar on your career, YOU need to OWN IT

34 Personal Responsibility You need to take ownership for your career by: Accepting responsibility if you make a mistake Seeking to understand what is expected Being flexible Asking questions NOT Making excuses Blaming Justifying Waiting for something to happen Asking for what you need Asking for feedback

35 Learning Experiences Development Planning How Most People Plan Development Type of Development Activity How Most Development Actually Occurs* 10% Jobs 70% 20% People 20% 70% Courses/Reading 10% *70% = on the job dealing with tasks and responsibilities of the job *20% = interaction with other people like managers and colleagues *10%= in a formal learning environment

36 Developing your Career Build your networks Get a mentor Ask for feedback Explore possible career paths Understand the competencies for success Focus on developing your strengths and addressing any blind spots Create a personal development plan Discuss with your manager and mentor Review regularly

37 Developing Competencies Developing competencies is the ladder to building a successful career path

38 My Development Plan Name: Date: My Vision What is my long term vision for myself? My Goals What are my short term goals for myself? What knowledge, skill or competency gaps do I have for current role or require for future role? What areas of my work would I like to improve or grow? Knowledge Skills Competencies/Behaviours What is my plan to achieve my goals? (What is the best way for you to learn the above areas? What resources/training/coaching is available? Is there an expert in the team who can coach you?) 1 2

39 Being Successful in your planning career Intellectual capability is a given Individual technical performance is a must Being the best you can be is about maturity and Emotional Intelligence Focus on your own development Add value to your team excellence, teamwork, professionalism, courtesy Responding appropriately to the environment you are working in and building you and your teams reputation will give you an edge

40 Advice Focus on something you are passionate about Enjoy what you do you will be better as a planner Actively plan your career recognise that at times you need to challenge yourself, at others you need to replenish yourself. Focus initially on weaknesses, but eventually on your strengths Time Develop communication skills Find a good work/life balance that makes you a better professonal

41 A Final Message The opportunities are out there The key to success is your commitment to action