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continuing professional developmentThe Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited Employer standard
The Institution of Engineers of Ireland, Cumann na nInnealtóirí
Presented by Aidan Harney, Chartered Fellow, CIPD
CPD Director, Engineers Ireland
Supported by the Dept. of Education & Skills
1. Engineers Ireland introduction
2. What is Engineers Ireland Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Accredited Employer standard?
3. Next steps?
Presentation outline
1. Engineers Ireland introduction
2. What is Engineers Ireland Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Accredited Employer standard?
3. Next steps?
Presentation outline
Engineers Ireland introduction
Ireland’s 2nd largest professional body - 24,500 members
Represents engineers and technicians at all levels: cert to PhD
Strong national framework – 31 regions, divisions & societies
Work with Government on major national issues
Our customers? You
Engineers Ireland & Industry
Supply of engineeringand technicians
Increase supply of resources•School Industry Partnerships•Careers In Engineering
Third level Accreditation• International recognition• World-class courses
Engineers Ireland & Industry
Supply of engineeringand technicians
Increase supply of resources•School Industry Partnerships•Careers In Engineering
Third level Accreditation• International recognition• World-class courses
Development of engineersand technicians
CPD Training•Technical & soft skills• Webcasts, lectures, seminars
Professional titles• Chartered Engineer• Associate Engineer• Engineering Technician
Engineers Ireland & Industry
Supply of engineeringand technicians
Increase supply of resources•School Industry Partnerships•Careers In Engineering
Third level Accreditation• International recognition• World-class courses
Development of engineersand technicians
CPD Training•Technical & soft skills• Webcasts, lectures, seminars
Professional titles• Chartered Engineer• Associate Engineer• Engineering Technician
CPD Accredited Employer• Recognises good organisational CPD systems and practices
1. Engineers Ireland introduction
2. What is the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Accredited Employer standard?
3. Next step?
Presentation outline
Moving Ireland up the value chain
Moving engineers up the value chain
Moving Ireland up the value chain
Moving engineers up the value chain
Irish Government
Employers
EngineersIreland
Moving Ireland up the value chain
Moving engineers up the value chain
Irish Government
Individual Engineers
Employers
EngineersIreland
Moving Ireland up the value chain
Moving engineers up the value chain
Irish Government
Definition of Formal CPD
“Formal CPD is planned, structured activity that contributes to the rounded, professional development of engineers/technician.”
Skills for life for individual engineers/technicians
Examples of what formal CPD includes
Examples of how formal CPD can be achieved
Total, blended holistic view of CPD
Doctors, lawyers, accountants all do CPD
Definition of CPD Accreditation
Independent assurance that an organisation has good systems and practices in the area of CPD for its engineers and technical staff
Driving innovative among our leading employers
Definition of CPD Accreditation
Independent assurance that an organisation has good systems and practices in the area of CPD for its engineers and technical staff
Driving innovative among our leading employers
15,000 engineers/technicians in Ireland enjoy working for a CPD Accredited Employer
How to become a CPD Accredited Employer
Mandatory for Accreditation
1. Internal CPD Committee
2. CPD Policy
3. Performance Management & Development System
4. Formal CPD – minimum 5 days average p.a. recorded
5. Mentoring for Professional Development
6. Linkages with Professional Institutions / Learned Bodies
7. Knowledge Sharing activities
8. Evaluation of impact of CPD
A framework for driving strategy through CPD
Internal CPD Committee
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• Brings together heads from Engineering, HR, Training, Quality, Finance etc
• Reports to top management
Benefits:
Org: Links CPD & strategy
Individual: Enjoy working in an organisation where CPD is high on top
management agenda
Internal CPD Committee
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• Brings together heads from Engineering, HR, Training, Quality, Finance etc
• Reports to top management
Benefits:
Org: Links CPD & strategy
Individual: Enjoy working in an organisation where CPD is high on top
management agenda
CPD Policy
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• Covers all aspects of CPD
• Approved by senior management
• Published and well-communicated to all relevant staff
Benefits:
Org: Drives a culture of development and innovation
Individual: Clarity of developmental opportunities
CPD Policy
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• Covers all aspects of CPD
• Approved by senior management
• Published and well-communicated to all relevant staff
Benefits:
Org: Drives a culture of development and innovation
Individual: Clarity of developmental opportunities
Performance Management & Development
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• Organisational strategy clearly communicated at dept and individual level
• Each eng/tech has a formal review
• Training Needs Analysis / CPD plans
Benefits:
Org: Alignment of goals and aims
Individual: Role clarity. Clear ‘blue print’ for achieving goals and learning outcomes
Performance Management & Development
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• Organisational strategy clearly communicated at dept and individual level
• Each eng/tech has a formal review
• Training Needs Analysis / CPD plans
Benefits:
Org: Alignment of goals and aims
Individual: Role clarity. Clear ‘blue print’ for achieving goals and learning outcomes
Formal CPD – minimum 5 day average p.a.
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• Targeted CPD in accordance with individual plans
• CPD records maintained
• Minimum 5 days CPD average annually
Benefits:
Org: Defines organisational capability
Individual: Portfolio of talent; helps in applying for promotions as well as Professional titles e.g. Chartered Engineer
Formal CPD – minimum 5 day average p.a.
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• Targeted CPD in accordance with individual plans
• CPD records maintained
• Minimum 5 days CPD average annually
Benefits:
Org: Defines organisational capability
Individual: Portfolio of talent; helps in applying for promotions as well as Professional titles e.g. Chartered Engineer
Mentoring for Professional Development
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• The pay-back of Mentoring assessed at all levels
• Training for Mentors to work with learners towards career progression
Benefits:
Org: Culture and communication; retention
Individual: Role models and guidances for learners
Career ‘rejuvenation’ for Mentors
Mentoring for Professional Development
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• The pay-back of Mentoring assessed at all levels
• Training for Mentors to work with learners towards career progression
Benefits:
Org: Culture and communication; retention
Individual: Role models and guidances for learners
Career ‘rejuvenation’ for Mentors
Hi-fliers preferred development tools
(Research: Galpin & Skinner)
CoachingInterpersonal training
Management Development
Technical training
Career counselling
Buddying
(Research: Galpin & Skinner)
Hi-fliers preferred development tools
(Research: Galpin & Skinner)
MentoringJob Rotation
360 degree feedback
Qualifications support
CoachingInterpersonal training
Management Development
Technical training
Career counselling
Buddying
Hi-fliers preferred development tools
“Overall, excellent course. Very professional with excellent content and delivery. Appropriate practical examples.”
IRISH AIR CORPS
Mentoring for Professional Development
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• The pay-back of Mentoring assessed at all levels
• Training for Mentors to work with learners towards career progression
Benefits:
Org: Culture and communication; retention
Individual: Role models and guidances for learners
Career ‘rejuvenation’ for Mentors
Professional Institutions / Learned Bodies
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• Active participation with relevant, learned bodies / Third Level
• Staff supported in achieving the personal benchmark of a Professional title
Benefits:
Org: Avoids ‘negative lock in’
Individual: Networking; Exposure to new practices, materials, innovations; International recognition of title
Professional Institutions / Learned Bodies
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• Active participation with relevant, learned bodies / Third Level
• Staff supported in achieving the personal benchmark of a Professional title
Benefits:
Org: Avoids ‘negative lock in’
Individual: Networking; Exposure to new practices, materials, innovations; International recognition of title
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Knowledge Sharing activities
• Coordinated means of sharing important knowledge across the business
• Project close-out reports; Lunch ‘n’ Learns
A culture of openness and trust
Benefits:
Org: Competitive advantage from cross-pollination of ideas and practices
Individual: Avoids ‘re-inventing the wheel’; learning from others in a community atmosphere
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Knowledge Sharing activities
• Coordinated means of sharing important knowledge across the business
• Project close-out reports; Lunch ‘n’ Learns
A culture of openness and trust
Benefits:
Org: Competitive advantage from cross-pollination of ideas and practices
Individual: Avoids ‘re-inventing the wheel’; learning from others in a community atmosphere
Evaluation of impact of CPD
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• The objectives and intended impact of CPD initiatives are agreed beforehand
• Staff agree roles for evaluating success
Benefits:
Org: Clear return on investment in CPD
Individual: The transfer of learning to workplace application is clear
Evaluation of impact of CPD
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• The objectives and intended impact of CPD initiatives are agreed beforehand
• Staff agree roles for evaluating success
Benefits:
Org: Clear return on investment in CPD
Individual: The transfer of learning to the workplace application is clear
Staff reflect on their knowledge intake
How to become aCPD Accredited Employer
Mandatory for Accreditation
1. Internal CPD Committee
2. CPD Policy
3. Performance Management & Development System
4. Formal CPD – minimum 5 days average p.a. recorded
5. Mentoring for Professional Development
6. Linkages with Professional Institutions / Learned Bodies
7. Knowledge Sharing activities
8. Evaluation of impact of CPD
www.engineersireland.ie/CPDe-Guide
Recommended advanced practices for each of 8
CPD moving up the value chain
Essential for Accreditation• All organisations seeking to achieve
the standard of Engineers Ireland CPD ACCREDITED EMPLOYER must satisfy the criteria at this level.
• Ensure that larger employers have appropriate CPD systems and practices in place
Organisations with a rapid rate of change
• Technologically complex, fast-paced sectors, compete at world-class level.
• All organisations seeking to achieve the standard of Engineers Ireland CPD ACCREDITED EMPLOYER must satisfy the criteria at this level.
Employers of more than 100 engineering professionals
• Ensure that larger employers have appropriate CPD systems and practices in place
Organisations with a rapid rate of change
• Technologically complex, fast-paced sectors, compete at world-class level.
CPD moving up the value chain
• All organisations seeking to achieve the standard of Engineers Ireland CPD ACCREDITED EMPLOYER must satisfy the criteria at this level.
• Ensure that larger employers have appropriate CPD systems and practices in place
Larger organisations with a rapid rate of change
• Technologically complex, fast-paced sectors, compete at world-class level.
CPD moving up the value chain
Essential for Accreditation• Mandatory x 8 Criteria
Employers of more than 100 engineering professionals
• Advisory Best Practices x 2 Criteria
Organisations with a rapid rate of change
• Advisory Best Practices x 2 Criteria
www.engineersireland.ie/CPDe-Guide
Advisory Best Practice
9. Postgraduate Education activity
10. Competency Frameworks / Talent Management
Essential for Accreditation
Employers of more than100 engineering professionals
Large organisationswith a rapid rate of change
Advisory Best Practice
9. Postgraduate Education activity
10. Competency Frameworks / Talent Management
11. Advanced Knowledge Management practices
12. Fostering Creativity & Innovation
Essential for Accreditation
Employers of more than100 engineering professionals
Large organisationswith a rapid rate of change
How to become aCPD Accredited Employer
Mandatory for Accreditation
1. Internal CPD Committee
2. CPD Policy
3. Performance Management & Development System
4. Formal CPD – minimum 5 days average p.a. recorded
5. Mentoring for Professional Development
6. Linkages with Professional Institutions / Learned Bodies
7. Knowledge Sharing activities
8. Evaluation of impact of CPD
www.engineersireland.ie/CPDe-Guide
1. Engineers Ireland introduction
2. What is Engineers Ireland Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Accredited Employer standard?
3. Next step?
Presentation outline
Support from Engineers Ireland
• Consultancy in the area of best practice CPD systems– An expert team, all with industry backgrounds, to advise and support you
• Dr. John Butler, Chartered Engineer, FIEI, CPD & HR Director• Michael Hayden, Chartered Engineer, FIEI / former M.D. of ESBI• Aidan Harney, CPD Director, Engineers Ireland, MBS, BA MIITD• Catherine Sullivan, CPD Accreditation Executive, MIITD
• Ronan Kearns, Chartered Engineer, CPD Accreditation Executive
– FREE 12 Chapters in on-line e-Guide:
www.engineersireland.ie/CPDe-Guide
Your own support system
• Senior management buy-in and support is VITAL
• Form a CPD Project team, with a senior ‘sponsor’
• Work closely with Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited Employer standard rep to implement 8+ criteria
Employers that inspire!
Benefits – why get involved?
Organisations respond to their business environment:
LegislationRecession
High Government BorrowingCompetitiveness issues
Benefits – why get involved?
Organisations respond to their business environment:
LegislationRecession
High Government BorrowingCompetitiveness issues
Businesses adapt Strategy:Develop strong risk capability
Diversification Innovation New markets
Expand overseas etc.
Benefits – why get involved?
Organisations respond to their business environment:
LegislationRecession
High Government BorrowingCompetitiveness issues
Businesses adapt Strategy:Develop strong risk capability
Diversification Innovation New markets
Expand overseas etc.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) system
A systematic approach to connecting disparate Learning & Development approaches; align all staff development with business strategy; document and monitor the benefits
of this synergy
Benefits – why get involved?
Organisations respond to their business environment:
LegislationRecession
High Government BorrowingCompetitiveness issues
Businesses adapt Strategy:Develop strong risk capability
Diversification Innovation New markets
Expand overseas etc.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) system
A systematic approach to connecting disparate Learning & Development approaches; align all staff development with business strategy; document and monitor the benefits
of this synergy
Improved knowledge
Lessons learned
New capabilities
Manage costs
Benefits – why get involved?
Organisations respond to their business environment:
LegislationRecession
High Government BorrowingCompetitiveness issues
Businesses adapt Strategy:Develop strong risk capability
Diversification Innovation New markets
Expand overseas etc.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) system
A systematic approach to connecting disparate Learning & Development approaches; align all staff development with business strategy; document and monitor the benefits
of this synergy
Improved knowledge
Lessons learned
New capabilities
Manage costs
Benefits – why get involved?
Exclusive access to the CPD Accredited Employer Symposium
Entry to the CPD Company of the Year award
Major benefit Best-Practice Sharing
Exemptionsfrom three of the eight criteria involved in “Excellence Through People” national HR award
Benefits – leverage your HRM work Special Mutual Recognition agreement
1. Engineers Ireland introduction
2. What is Engineers Ireland Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Accredited Employer standard?
3. Next steps?
Presentation outline
CPD Accredited Employer standard
Agree to move forward with Engineers Ireland CPD as Basic Company Objective Assign investment & resources
ImplementationSign-up Submission Accreditation
Review your CPD systems Ensure that they fulfil each of the Engineers Ireland’s accreditation criteria
Satisfy Criteria:
1-8 Mandatory
9-12 Advisory
Accreditation Panel Visit Formal Approval
Email: Thank you
“CPD has helped us retain capabilities here in Galway and attract a multi-million R&D facility. It remains a cornerstone of our operations.”
Declan Slemon, Director, Boston Scientific Galway
CPD Company of the Decade, 1998-2008
Thank you for your attention
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