Learning, Education and Development
Learning, Education and Development (LEaD) design and deliver learning, education and development services that are aligned to priorities across the Isle of Man Government to ultimately help us all work together for the Isle of Man.
We are committed to our purpose which is to understand, identify and deliver sustainable learning to support the Isle of Man Government priorities across all areas contributing to a sustainable educated, well trained and motivated workforce.'
To achieve this, we work to reduce silos and improve efficiency through our team of trainers, lecturers and organisational development officers supporting a variety of qualifications such as:
- MSc degrees
- Institute of Leadership and Management Certificate (ILM) qualifications from Level 3 to Level 7
- Qualification Credit Framework (QCF) awards from Level 2 to Level 5
- generic/bespoke training to meet the needs of the public service
- and support of many organisational change initiatives including vision and values
Our vision is to Inspire, Motivate and Develop public servants and LEaD offers a wide selection of activities that will do just that - be sure to look out for the new courses that are now available in our learning prospectus.
LEaD looks forward to welcoming you to our training facilities at The Lodge in the near future.
Learning and Development Strategy and Policy
The Isle of Man Government is committed to a policy of providing training, development and career opportunities across the public service to all its employees. It recognises the importance of training and development in providing skilled, flexible, well motivated employees to deliver a wide range of high quality public services which meet the current and future needs of the Island's population.
The implementation of this policy involves everyone within the organisation:
Members of the Government, Chief Officers and Senior Managers:
- providing and communicating the objectives and goals of Government (both the overall objectives of IoM Government and the specific objectives of Departments, Boards and Offices)
- supporting staff development by the provision of resources and encouragement
Line Managers:
- providing support for development by identifying skills and competencies required for both the current job and future development
- identifying targets and objectives
- agreeing personal development plans
- providing support and assistance to implement the plans
- providing recognition of achievement through appraisal, feedback, etc.
Individuals:
- by taking ownership of their development by actively contributing to the creation of their personal development plan
- following the plan to meet targets and objectives
Staff will be encouraged to take responsibility for their own development. Government will provide support and actively encourage learning and development opportunities aimed at continuous improvement for all its employees by:
- appraisal and discussion between managers and staff on development needs
- ensuring the provision of a range of assessment, training and development activities to develop the skills and competencies required for the employees current job and for career development
- providing information and support for flexible career development across the range of jobs in Government
- recognition of achievements
- the provision of a Learning and Development Strategy which supports this policy
(issued - April 2000)
(reviewed - April 2009)