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Organisational Development at the University of Newcastle

Welcome

We offer a range of developmental programs and workshops designed to enhance the skills of University staff. We also provide, upon request, a broad consultative service to Academic and Administrative units in the areas of:

Facilitating workshops
Developing customised courses
Assisting with implementation of new workplace structures

We therefore encourage you to contact us to discuss any training and development needs that may require contextualising in your workplace.

The University of Newcastle, as an employer, is strongly committed to enhancing opportunities for its staff to develop and demonstrate their potential. Organisational Development carries this guiding principle out via:

Building leadership capability through:

Executive Development
Leadership Programs

Engaging our people through:

Workplace Communication
Coaching and Managing for Performance
Service Excellence
Team Building
Celebrating Achievements

Targeted training and development

Support of staff development activities through:

Payment of fees for relevant conferences, seminars, etc
Paid time to attend training courses, training programs, and lectures
Study time and reimbursement of study fees

Organisational Development's current focus is on:

A shift in orientation from identifying individual needs to developing and implementing training strategies (overall organisational effectiveness)
The application and transfer of knowledge and skills rather than merely their acquisition
Development of a learning culture:
- Emphasis on continuous development and lifelong learning
- Expectation that individuals assume responsiblity for their own learning
Advancement of skills capability to determine long-term competitive performance
Enchanced commitment to training from senior management:
- Recognition of the strategic role and integrating function training and development plays in organisational effectiveness
- Recognition of the contribution training makes to corporate strategy, and that investment in training pays
- Increasing interest in how people learn differently
Development in IT:
- Increasing investment in learning media and resources
Continuous Improvement:
- Teamwork, flexibility and positive attitudes (all levels)
- Greater involvement of line managers in training, particularly as coaches
Organisational learning

Staff development is recognised as integral to the managing for performance (MFP) process. The planning stage of MFP is the means by which our staff and their managers discuss development goals that assist in achieving performance and career development objectives.

Staff Training Calendar and Course Registration

A Staff Training Calendar/ Course Registration Help Guide and Information Flyer are available to assist you with selecting and registering for training courses. If you are a first time user, please read one of them PRIOR to accessing the Staff Training Calendar.

Where Do I find the Staff Training Calendar?

Course information such as times, duration and course description can be viewed by selecting a date in the calendar. The Staff Training Calendar is web-based, and available through this link, or the link in the left hand menu, or HRonline.

How Do I Register for a Staff Training Course?

Registrations for courses listed in the Staff Training Calendar must be completed in HRonline. The Staff Training Course Registration button in HRonline's left hand menu will direct you to the login page.

Tailored Programs

Heads of School Leadership Program 2008
Directors/Associate Directors Leadership Program 2008
HEW 7-9 Leadership Development Program 2008
- Group A
- Group B
Equity and Diversity offer Women@UoN - a professional development program for female staff of the University. Click on this link for the 2008 Program.