Technology and other workforce functions are changing so rapidly that this is essential, even in these very short time periods. In general, it is the work of human resource professionals in partnership with management to establish the competencies that will be needed within an agency. Supervisors and managers need to create a balance between fulfilling the skills needed today to run their operations and meeting the competency demands of the future. In addition, supervisors and managers are responsible for helping their employees maintain and increase their skills. This plan should be reviewed, at minimum, annually.
Employees are familiar with the competency needs of their agency and the state system overall.
Both the employee and the supervisor are involved in creating and monitoring the individual development plan. The individual development plan results in employees having access to additional learning opportunities. Big picture thinking Understanding of organization and the long term, public effect of decisions. Understand dynamic organizations Work within the ever changing social, political, and hierarchical climate of organizations. Appreciation of differences and willingness to adjust workstyles and approach to the situation.