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1ADM (HR - Civ) - Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian)

SMA (RH - Civ) - Sous-ministre adjointe (Ressources humaines - Civils)

Leadership Development Program for Feeder Group Employees

Union Representatives

May 2005



Outline

• Present eligibility criteria and program components of the Leadership Development Program (LDP) for executive feeder group employees



September 2004 CHRC Approvals1. DCES to develop a DND specific program under the

umbrella of EX Succession Planning, with no new recruiting for CAP

2. Proposed financial strategy/availability of funds (ADM(HR-Civ) and L1s)

3. The plan to manage the current 19 CAP participants while ensuring maximum ROI (goal of minimum 50% retention)



LDP Framework

1. EX Human Resources

Planning

2. Identify candidates fordevelopment(experience, 360 degreeevaluation using DND

competencies)

3. Acceptedcandidatesassessment

against PSC Leadership

Competenciesfor EXs

4. Accepted(below CBC

language level)

5. Accepted(meet language)

Personalized Learning

Plan

AssignmentsTraining

CoachingMentoring

Feeder Group Development

Program

6. Graduation/Better prepared to compete forEX positions

On languagetraining

Does notmeet

language



LDP Proposed Eligibility Criteria

Education Requirement:• Education will be ranked on a points system according to level attained

Experience Requirement: • Employees must have significant experience in managing team(s),

responsibility for a budget, and in developing a business plan • Employees must also have Level 2 endorsement

Official Language Requirement: • The Official Language profile is CBC. Selected LDP participants not

meeting the CBC level will be required to undergo diagnostic testing to confirm their ability to meet this criterion within 12 months of commencing language training

Employment Equity:• Up to half of the spaces will be reserved for EE group members, depending

upon representational gaps



LDP Proposed Selection Process

1. Identification Phase• A call letter for applications will be disseminated in June• Applications to be received by midsummer

2. Screening PhaseApplications will be ranked according to:

• Experience in managing people and a budget• Letters of recommendation• Level of education• 360 degree feedback

3. Selection Phase• Recommendations regarding entry will be made to CHRC• CHRC to make final decisions regarding entry (October)

4. Assessment Phase• Selected participants undergo assessment of the leadership competencies• Individual learning plans will be developed• Language training requests determined



LDP Proposed Principles

• Home organization pays for participant’s salary, travel (if required)

• ADM(HR-Civ) covers administrative costs of program management, language training, courses identified in learning plan

• Level 1s identify assignment opportunities• Participants responsible for own career progression (i.e.

applying for competitions)• After development program, participant returns to substantive

position



LDP Proposed Components

The LDP will comprise developmental assignments,training, and a special group project. • Developmental Assignments Component:

– To expand their experience and knowledge and to further develop their leadership competencies

– Participants, with Level 1 support, find own assignments (minimum 2)– Participants do not receive acting pay as they are not doing full range of

duties

• Training Component:– Structured curriculum that includes formal training and self-study learning– Language training to attain the CBC linguistic profile

• Group Project Component:– Participants will join a multi‑disciplinary team to address a critical

organizational issue



LDP Completion

• Graduation is achieved upon successful completion of all components and post-assessment on the leadership competencies

• While employees are encouraged to complete all components, participants may choose to depart early

• In cases of voluntary or involuntary departure, the employee will resume the responsibilities of her/his substantive position, or any new position to which they are appointed

• Should a participant win an EX competition, she/he will assume responsibilities of her/his new position and a suitable replacement will be found for her/his substantive position



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