January 2018 Statewide
Learning and Development Solutions

State Employees,

Happy New Year to everyone! With the new year comes the opportunity to reflect on 2017 and plan for 2018. Take this time to reflect and be proud of everything you and your team accomplished in 2017. You achieved great things. Now is the time to build on what you've done and become stronger in 2018.

The success of an organization, the success of the State of Colorado is directly correlated to the talents, abilities, skills, and knowledge of you, the employees that provide service to the wonderful residents of this great state. This year we challenge you to take it one step further. We challenge you to be a little selfish. Selfish in the fact that you have goals and achievements that you want to see through. We challenge you to do so. Chase your goals, develop into a bigger better version of yourself. The better you become, the more fulfilled you are in what you do, the more impact you will have on your agency and those that you serve.

The Center for Organizational Effectiveness (The Center) is here to support you in that selfish endeavor. We are on a mission to help every individual that works for the State of Colorado become the best most fulfilled version of themselves. One great way to do that is an Individual Development Plan (IDP). I know what you are thinking, "Aren't IDP's for people that are in trouble?" Not at all!

Here at The Center we believe everyone should be on an IDP. It is a fantastic tool that helps you create a clear road map that allows you to achieve your goals and build the future you desire. As a supervisor or manager it allows you to align individual aspirations with organizational initiatives. We all know that when an individual is getting their selfish needs met they are more productive, passionate, and excited about what they do. If you would like some more information on an IDP or simply some guidance on how you can be a little more selfish this year for the greater good, please let us know!

We hope your 2018 is off to an enthusiastic and inspiring start. We look forward to seeing you!

Please be sure to review the featured competencies and check out our website, www.colorado.gov/dhr/training  to explore our available training.

Sincerely,
The Center for Organizational Effectiveness Team
Featured Competencies: Talent Management and Communication
Talent Management

The workforce plan to recruit, retain and develop the brightest employees available in the job market. All of the work processes and systems related to retaining and developing a superior workforce.  

1/25, 2/14, 5/15
The 7 C's of Influence 3/21


Extra Resources: Talent Management

Communication

Demonstrates the knowledge of effective and appropriate communication patterns and the ability to use and adapt that knowledge in various context.


Featured Workshops: Coaching Skills / Communicating to Manage Performance
Coaching Skills for Supervisors and Managers

Course Overview
This course is designed for leads, supervisors and managers who want to increase their skill level in coaching their employees. Research has shown that the quality of the relationship between a supervisor and his or her reports is one of the most effective characteristics behind productivity, customer service and employee satisfaction. In this workshop participants will learn how to create an environment and culture of engagement. Explore the coaching model and sharpen your skills and abilities to create positive beliefs, effective skills, systems and processes. 

Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
  • Discover and position employee based on their strengths and talents.
  • Identify when to coach and when to use other strategies.
  • Practice re-framing, re-anchoring, rapport building and reinforcement techniques to connect with employees. 


Communicating to Manage Performance

Course Overview
This course is designed to assist supervisors and managers in effective performance management. This one-day workshop is a dynamic skills-based course designed to empower aspiring and current supervisors, managers and team leaders to build performance every day through effective, consistent communication. The topics include clear communication, ownership of behavior, positive performance feedback, active listening, acknowledgement of ideas and appropriate feedback for improvement. Participants will be provided printed participant's guide, some handouts and supporting course materials.

Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
  • Communicate clearly to set performance expectations.
  • Describe employee behavior through positive feedback reinforcement. 
  • Understand and value others through active listening.
  • Acknowledge ideas for continuous improvement.
  • Coaching for performance through corrective feedback. 
  • Creates and environment of open, clear communication.
  • Employees feel valued and motivated.
  • Increased employee awareness of performance expectations.
  • The culture embraces new ideas and innovative thinking. 
Statewide Certificate Programs: Supervisor and Leadership Certificates 
Supervisor Certificate
The State Supervisor Certificate program consists of five (5) Core Competency based workshops and one elective. This certificate is focused on developing individuals skills and aptitudes in the areas of: Building and maintaining relationships, coaching, emotional intelligence, professional development and teamwork. 
Leadership Certificate 
The Leadership Certificate program is designed to provide leaders with in-depth experiences and targeting learning that focuses on growth on five (5) Core Competencies: Accountability, Conflict Resolution, Change Management, Coaching, and Team Leadership.
Center for Organizational Effectiveness
Department of Personnel & Administration
Division of Human Resources
dpa_prsnltraining@state.co.us
303-866-2439