Professional Development for BCE staff

A site with:- a Framework of 16 Processesa Resources Catalogue and

a diagnostic tool

www.netskills.ac.uk/bcecpd2

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What do we mean by Business and Community Engagement?

ServicesCPD, Workforce Development, Consultancy, Collaborative research, Public lectures, events & festivals, Innovations Licensing, Community-based learning, new businesses

BenefitsHighly multi-skilled, versatile workforce Innovative, sustainable business economyCohesive, inclusive societyEfficient, dynamic, sustainable organisations

Strategic management of relationships with partners & clients & the associated services

Institutional strategic areasKnowledge exchange/transferEmployer engagementPublic/community engagementLifelong learning

Covering engagement with

• Employers • Businesses • Regions • Public Sector

• Communities • General Public • Individual learners

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WHY?

The Changing Landscape

•Tough economic climate•Comprehensive Spending Review•Massive re-organisations•Redundancies /job insecurity•Increasing demands•Need to be more professional

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The Framework can be used for:

• Recruitment• Annual Reviews• Practitioner professional development• Strategic planning• Helping others understand BCE roles• Improving recognition of BCE

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The Landscape of BCEAreas of BCE contribution; project examples; partnership types

The Processes of BCEThe steps which need to be taken to achieve BCE objectives

KnowledgeFor a Process

BehavioursFor a Process

ResourcesCourses, consultancy, e-learning, journals, books communities……..

The Purpose Aims and Drivers of BCEWhat inspires and underpins BCE – what are its directions

SkillsFor a Process

Professional AttributesAggregated common attributes needed to perform a Process