Sharing Journey of Learning and Development
Working Together
Sharing the Journey of Learning and Development
ACT Health Learning and Development Framework
2005
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Introduction ................................................................................................. 4 Key Performance Indicators for the Learning and Development Framework ................................................9 Principle 1: Foster and Support a learning culture through inspirational leadership and shared vision.......................................... 12 Principle 2: Align and Integrate learning with ACT Health key values, directions, agency business goals and legislative requirements .... 14 Principle 3: Provide and Promote learning and development opportunities.... 16 Principle 4: Lead and Manage learning effectively .................................................. 18 Principle 5: Evaluate learning and development ..................................................... 20 Glossary....................................................................................................... 22 Bibliography ............................................................................................... 23
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Introduction
ACT HEALTH ACT Health is a vibrant and committed organisation that attracts some of our best and brightest people who support values that allow for the provision of high quality health care. In return, ACT Health provides a workplace environment that supports and equips people to perform within a system that is complex and constantly evolving. ACT Health incorporates The Canberra Hospital, Calvary Health Care ACT, Community Health, Mental Health ACT, Population Health and Central Office. It employs over 4000 people in a wide range of occupations covering professional, scientific, technical, clinical, administrative areas and patient support services. It provides a range of coordinated health care services to improve the well-being of the ACT community and surrounding southern area of
Sharing the Journey of Learning and Development
ACT Health Learning and Development Framework
2005
2
Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................. 4 Key Performance Indicators for the Learning and Development Framework ................................................9 Principle 1: Foster and Support a learning culture through inspirational leadership and shared vision.......................................... 12 Principle 2: Align and Integrate learning with ACT Health key values, directions, agency business goals and legislative requirements .... 14 Principle 3: Provide and Promote learning and development opportunities.... 16 Principle 4: Lead and Manage learning effectively .................................................. 18 Principle 5: Evaluate learning and development ..................................................... 20 Glossary....................................................................................................... 22 Bibliography ............................................................................................... 23
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Introduction
ACT HEALTH ACT Health is a vibrant and committed organisation that attracts some of our best and brightest people who support values that allow for the provision of high quality health care. In return, ACT Health provides a workplace environment that supports and equips people to perform within a system that is complex and constantly evolving. ACT Health incorporates The Canberra Hospital, Calvary Health Care ACT, Community Health, Mental Health ACT, Population Health and Central Office. It employs over 4000 people in a wide range of occupations covering professional, scientific, technical, clinical, administrative areas and patient support services. It provides a range of coordinated health care services to improve the well-being of the ACT community and surrounding southern area of
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