sportscotland Human Resources Toolkit Attending Conferences, Seminars or Similar Learning Events Introduction 1.1 sportscotland’s and supporting a world class sporting mission is “…developing system at every level”. sportscotland requires its To help achieve this mission, employees to continuously develop their own skills and knowledge in their areas of specialism and profession. This will, on occasion, require employees to attend conferences, seminars or similar learning events (hereafter referred to to as ‘events’) network, maintain and update their skills and knowledge. Scope of Policy 2.1 sportscotland’s and Development Policy is the primary document for Learning employee learning and development. The scope of this Conferences, ‘Attending Seminars or Similar Learning is to: Events’ policy Develop employee capabilities internally, through the development of professional and occupational knowledge Align the requirement to attend professional and occupational learning events with the needs of the organisation and the individual Encourage employees to seek opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills outwith sportscotland Promote discussions between employees and their line managers about professional and occupational development during the PDR meeting Provide equality of opportunity for all employees to develop and use the skills and knowledge gained contributing to the success of the organisation. Guidelines PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW (PDR) 3.1 All sportscotland employees participate in the Performance and Development Review (PDR) process which takes place in April each year. As part of this discussion, employees should be prepared to discuss their learning and personal development needs; this includes continuing professional development (CPD) or accreditation. 3.2 A key outcome from this discussion will be a Personal Learning and Development Plan (PDP). This PDP will identify the learning and development needs of the employee for the next 12 months. 3.3 It is the responsibility of each employee considering attendance at any event to conduct adequate research and be prepared to discuss this with their line manager. This discussion should emphasise and clarify the benefits of attendance from the employee perspective and also demonstrate the benefits for sportscotland. The following factors should be considered: The benefits to sportscotland as an organisation (e.g. will the reputation of sportscotland be enhanced as a consequence of attendance?)
sportscotland Human Resources Toolkit Attending Conferences, Seminars or Similar Learning Events Introduction 1.1 sportscotland’s mission is “…developing and supporting a world class sporting system at every level”. To help achieve this mission, sportscotland requires its employees to continuously develop their own skills and knowledge in their areas of specialism and profession. This will, on occasion, require employees to attend conferences, seminars or similar learning events (hereafter referred to as ‘events’) to network, maintain and update their skills and knowledge. Scope of Policy 2.1 sportscotland’s Learning and Development Policy is the primary document for employee learning and development. The scope of this ‘Attending Conferences, Seminars or Similar Learning Events’ policy is to: Develop employee capabilities internally, through the development of professional and occupational knowledge Align the requirement to attend professional and occupational learning events with the needs of the organisation and the individual Encourage employees to seek opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills outwith sportscotland Promote discussions between employees and their line managers about professional and occupational development during the PDR meeting Provide equality of opportunity for all employees to develop and use the skills and knowledge gained contributing to the success of the organisation. Guidelines PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW (PDR) 3.1 All sportscotland employees participate in the Performance and Development Review (PDR) process which takes place in April each year. As part of this discussion, employees should be prepared to discuss their learning and personal development needs; this includes continuing professional development (CPD) or accreditation. 3.2 A key outcome from this discussion will be a Personal Learning and Development Plan (PDP). This PDP will identify the learning and development needs of the employee for the next 12 months. 3.3 It is the responsibility of each employee considering attendance at any event to conduct adequate research and be prepared to discuss this with their line manager. This discussion should emphasise and clarify the benefits of attendance from the employee perspective and also demonstrate the benefits for sportscotland. The following factors should be considered: The benefits to sportscotland as an organisation (e.g. will the reputation of sportscotland be enhanced as a consequence of attendance?)