LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK (CFW)

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK (CFW)
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Objectives For This Morning

• Introduction to Framework
• How the framework can be used
• Seeing how works in practice
• Feedback and Comments

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Introduction To Framework

• A Framework incorporating 4 competence groups
  that contain 14 sets of behaviours for all
  employees within Council and wider Local
  Government.
• Broken into 3 levels, namely front line,
  operational and strategic
• A definition and description of behaviours that
  Council employees at all levels need to apply
  within their roles and responsibilities
• A set of 6 core competencies, out of a possible
  14, is identified and incorporated into the
  Person Specification for each role within Council
• The competence Respect for Diversity
  underpins all posts
• Staff will be reviewed and developed against
  these competencies throughout the employment
  cycle

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What It Looks Like
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How the Framework can be used?

• Throughout the employment cycle
• Aligned with the People OD Strategic Framework
• Recruitment Selection
• Induction
• Probation
• Performance Appraisal
• Learning, Training Development
• Coaching
• Talent Management

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See How It Works in Practice ..

• Introduce the tarot cards
• 15mins to complete the process
• 10mins to feedback
• Identify 6 core competencies for the post for a
  Generic Director (at least 1 from each group if
  possible)
• Focus on the cards only
• Identify from each of the 4 groups the
  competencies in order of importance
• Refer to the positive indicators within the
  framework for Strategic Level.
• Identify 4 and revisit the in order to come up
  with the final 2
• Feedback to the group

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Feedback and Comments

• How did you find in practice?
• Do you think it could work in your Council?
• Any clarification required?
• Next Steps