Business Development Plan 2009–2012 - Edina

EDINA Business Development Plan 2009–2012Objectives for 2009-2012:Provide staff with equitable opportunities for theirdevelopment, in line with University guidelines andwithin staff development resources availableEmpower staff to perform and succeed in theirroles and recognise their successBuild capability by sharing and exchanging ‘knowhow’across the data centre, within InformationServices and the University, with key partners suchas Mimas and other JISC services, and with theoutside worldContinue to bring in and retain able, committedstaffWe shall achieve these objectives by:• Agreeing a staff development plan annually with each memberof staff.• Agreeing a policy for ensuring that staff members receiveequitable treatment in obtaining development opportunities.• Making available to staff internal and external opportunities fortraining, self-development and preparation for leadership roles.• Staff with management roles to participate in the University’sLeadership and Management Framework in the University.• Recognising and rewarding staff through the University’sContribution Reward scheme.• Ensuring that staff members receive positive reinforcement interms of praise and encouragement from managers.• Empowering staff through delegation of responsibility andinvolvement in decision-making.• Encouraging and supporting staff to help one another.• Appointing a support officer to provide office system supportand be responsible for shared equipment.• Encouraging staff to use the intranet.• As required, establishing cross-service groups to share andexchange knowledge about common areas across EDINA.• Keeping under review methods of sharing knowledge e.g. themonthly staff meeting.• Participating in IS knowledge sharing activities.• Considering holding joint Management Board and ManagementTeam meetings between EDINA and Mimas.• Undertaking more projects with Mimas and other JISC services.• Continuing to foster engagement with partners and potentialpartners around the world, and participate in national andinternational conferences and events.• Keeping under review our recruitment methods and practices.• Ensuring that we promote equality and diversity in ourworkplace.• Working with the University on grading structures to try toenhance promotion prospects for staff.• Supporting staff with special needs.• Maintaining flexibility in our working practices.• Ensuring that staff members know about and benefit fromUniversity policies such as family leave.15