Module VII: Prime Time (Leadership/Performance Management)

The purpose of Prime Time is to fully understand the key concepts and purposes of Modules I, II and III, and to be in a better position to support career counselors.

In a time when the government is concerned with results pertaining to employment-related investments, it seems only logical that we look for those results in achieving the desired learning objectives and transfer of skills to the job when staff training investments are made.

Since evaluation costs amount to a  mere fraction of the cost of training,

it's clear that evaluation is a net-positive learning investment. 

We also know that encouragement and support: 

1. Helps ensure staff will assess themselves against Canadian standards for career development practitioners as per the Canadian Career Development Foundation guidelines.
2. Strengthens core competencies like knowledge, skills and attitudes all career  practitioners need in order to deliver effective and ethical service. (Professional Behavior: ethical decision-making, commitment to professional development, analytical skills and work management. Interpersonal Competencies: respecting diversity, effective communication, productive interactions with clients. career development knowledge, needs assessment & referral.)
3. Exercises can verify that identified learning needs have been met and thus provide a measure of accountability
4. Helps to indicate the effectiveness of learning activities.  

• Moves employee career goals forward and enhances their employ-ability and  career development (provides good tracking for future career aspirations).

• Improves work satisfaction through ongoing positive and constructive feedback. 

• Broadens employee skill-base and identifies real training needs.

• Offers greater awareness of specific areas that require improvement and the establishment of a supportive plan of action to effect required changes.

• Allows employees to feel proud of their contribution and service. 

• Provides input about personal work plans and a province-wide assessment of  human resources engendering heightened commitment to achieve shared objectives.

• Helps to clarify employee expectations. 

• Provides opportunity to negotiate and question how a job fits into the unit in relation to contributions of other team members. 

• Provides concrete testimony of the employees contribution towards achieving the unit's objectives.

• Ensures employees have an opportunity to direct the course of their own careers.