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Using the AUA CPD Framework

in the ‘real world’- Developing self and others

Jan Shine, CPD ConsultantCatherine Lillie, AUA

Rachel Birds, CPD Consultant

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Objectives

You will have an opportunity to:

• find out more about the AUA’s CPD framework

• develop a greater understanding of how you can apply the framework at different levels in your organisation

• undertake some practical exercises based on the framework

• reflect on how you could benefit from the CPD framework

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Introductions

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Developing the professional behavioursconsultation with HEIs78 represented

workshops andfocus groups96 members of administrative staff

existing frameworks

National Occupational Standards

AUA Code of ProfessionalStandards

consultationwith HEprofessionalbodies7 represented

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Features of the professional behaviours

• The basis for a common national approach which builds on existing good practice

• Behaviour patterns that exemplify the AUA’s professional values

• Universal across all professional services roles

• Strengths as important as areas for development

• Flexible - HEIs may develop further

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How the framework fits with otherinformation about a role

PERSON SPECIFICATION

How the job needsto be done and the

behaviours that underpin effective performance

The tasks thatneed to be done

and overall purpose of role

Role-specific skillsand knowledge

required to do the job

COMPREHENSIVE PICTURE OF THE EXPECTATIONS OFEFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE IN THE ROLE

CPDFRAMEWORK

JOBDESCRIPTION

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Embedding the CPD framework

publication of Good Practice Guide

final report to HEFCE/ publication of findings

evaluation of LGM project

self-sustaining network of CPD practice

dissemination and celebration of learning

supporting new adopters

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Using the framework: group work

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Overview of group tasks

• Using framework for own personal & professional development – the wheel

• Enhancing team performance – mapping the team together

• Tailoring the framework to an institution

• Mapping tasks, ranking importance of behaviours, case studies

• Capturing learning points to feed back

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• Self assessment• Identify CPD needs• Career planning• Applying for roles• Feedback

Self

Team

Institution

3 levels

• Team strengths & CPD needs• Recruitment and selection• Induction• Appraisal

• Mapping/designing learning and development provision

• Organisational development• Succession planning

Institutional strategy

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What did we learn?

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Resources and further support

The on-line personal development toolkit http://www.aua.ac.uk/

The CPD Framework http://cpdframework.aua.ac.uk

The AUA National Officeaua@aua.ac.uk

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Final questions or comments?

www.paullus.consultancy@googlemail.com