All managers in planning services are responsible for staff training and development either at a team level or a strategic level. Within some planning authorities there is a positive and proactive approach to learning and development that benefits the organisation and individuals. However there are inconsistent approaches across Scotland and one of the objectives of the Planning Development Programme is to support improvements in the management of training and development.

A guide for managers of planning services on managing staff training and development is now available to download. The purpose of the guide is to provide practical advice and information for planning managers on staff development and training. Topics covered in the guide include the benefits of staff development and training, identifying development needs, how, why and what people learn, and choosing solutions for your service.

A short advice note on Sourcing Training and Development Solutions is also available to download. This advice is based on the experiences of procuring training through the Planning Development Programme.

Further information and advice on managing staff training and development is available from the following websites:

RTPI - Planners in the workplace
Designed to help RTPI members develop as planners, managers and leaders. Providing a range of free management briefings provide practical advice on a wide range of topics including workplace policies, marketing and business development, and quality and performance indicators, supporting you in your day-to-day work.

RTPI Learning Partners
The recently established planning specific training and development standard developed by the RTPI

PlanningMatters
The pay per use RTPI resource covering planning and management issues

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
Provides extensive information on a range of learning and development topics

Investors in People Scotland
As well as details on the IiP structure and accreditation the website contains extensive information on management and performance improvement. The diagnostic guide is a very good starting point for self assessment.

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