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Deliberate Utilization of Informal Learning for Planner Development

Kim Carsell, CFM, PMP Planning Associate 2015 Chief, Flood and Storm Risk Reduction Section, Planning Division, Sacramento District

September 1, 2015

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Agenda Planner Development in Context The Issue CTP Approach Findings Recommendation/Actions

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Action 4d3. Improve USACE Competencies

and Capacities

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Objective 1.1. Mitigate gaps in competencies Objective 1.2. Provide developmental and career opportunities that support the USACE mission and employee enrichment

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NOVICE

APPRENTICE

JOURNEYMAN

EXPERT

Planner Development Takes Time

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NOVICE

APPRENTICE

JOURNEYMAN EXPERT

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CTP Approach

Consultation with USACE experts (22) Discussions throughout year (~60) Review of USACE documents Review of relevant literature

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Findings

Informal learning presents the greatest opportunity for PCoP to influence the efficiency of planner development

Data Cataloging Efforts

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Informal Learning

Deliberate experiential, on-the-job, and peer-to-peer learning that has defined learning goals with intentional time and activities set aside for acquiring new knowledge and experience

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EXAMPLES OF INFORMAL LEARNING

Expert-Junior Partnering on Studies Technical Mentoring

Understudy on Reviews Shadowing

Topic Focused One-on-One Time with Expert(s)

Webinars/Brown bags

Developmental, Reverse, and Milestone Details

Cross training

Completing ALL phases of a study Experience with a diverse portfolio of business lines, studies, authorities

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Overarching Recommendation

Increase focus on informal learning across the PCoP ►Need an advocate!

• Opportunity • Funding • Communication

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Short-term, immediate actions

Develop Informal learning guide for supervisors and managers Develop review understudy program

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Summary

Becoming an expert planner has traditionally taken a long time.

PCoP must reduce the amount of time it takes to become an expert planner.

To do that successfully, PCoP must strategically plan for informal education of planners across USACE.

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