Sigma Yellow Belt training for 50 leaders and staff . In winter 2021 , we embarked on our second Yellow Belt cohort . This project is an opportunity for leaders to hone their skills in sponsoring and supporting process improvement projects , while enabling the staff to build their skillset in using tools and methodology , becoming stewards for process improvement . Participants in this training learn to work together to strengthen and promote a culture of improvement within the organization .
PERFORMANCE PLAN PROCESS
In summer 2020 , in response to the Strategic Plan and Employee Experience Survey , Public Works launched a new performance plan process . This new performance plan is based on best practices in the private and public sector , and focuses on nurturing productive conversations between supervisor and staff member that support highquality work and personal goal setting . It eliminated the scoring , which was generally disliked .
The performance plan process is used to align organizational goals and employee goals . It is an opportunity for employees to identify their SMART ( Specific , Measurable , Attainable ,
Relevant and Time-bound ) goals based on the organization ’ s core values and strategic initiatives . A training goal is required and at this time a racial-equity goal is encouraged . The performance plan improves communication between staff and supervisors through its quarterly check-in conversations , and will be an important opportunity to lift up racialequity work and tie individual anti-racist work with organizational action items .
UNIVERSITY OF PUBLIC WORKS
Launched in 2014 , the University of Public Works ’ goal is to provide Public Works employees core-competency courses that bolster their professional development , create a common understanding of Public Works business practices and policies , strengthen a results-driven culture , and retain a motivated and diverse workforce to better serve our government partners and the public .
The University of Public Works , as our in-house training and education program , helps employees advance professionally and personally . Each Public Works employee must complete a minimum of 10 training hours per fiscal year . Courses , some mandatory and some voluntary , cover a wide range of topics , including safety , leadership , career advancement , project management , public speaking and personal finance .
In 2019 , there were about 240 classes and more than 7,500 hours of trainings . The University is a key resource as we develop the Racial Equity Action Plan .
Racial Equity Plan 2021
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