LOCAL GOVERNMENT
COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK
(CFW)
Objectives For This Morning
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Introduction to Framework
How the framework can be used
Seeing how works in practice
Feedback and Comments
Introduction To Framework
• A Framework incorporating 4 competence groups that contain 14 sets
of behaviours for all employees within Council and wider Local
Government.
• Broken into 3 levels, namely front line, operational and strategic
• A definition and description of behaviours that Council employees at all
levels need to apply within their roles and responsibilities
• A set of 6 core competencies, out of a possible 14, is identified and
incorporated into the Person Specification for each role within Council
• The competence – ‘Respect for Diversity’ underpins all posts
• Staff will be reviewed and developed against these competencies
throughout the employment cycle
What It Looks Like…
Competency
Framework
Competence Group 1
Competence Group 2
Competence Group 3
Competence Group 4
How we provide
leadership & direction
How we manage
ourselves
How we work with
others
How we move forward
1.1 - Setting direction
2.1 - Managing our own work
3.1 - Collaborating in a political
environment
4.1 - Problem solving & decision making
4.2 - Managing change
1.2 - Leadership
2.2 - Developing our own capability
3.2 - Influencing outcomes
1.3 - Managing Performance
2.3 - Communicating with impact
3.3 - Meeting customer needs
4.3 - Achieving results
3.4 - Respect for Diversity
4.4 - Continuously improving services
How the Framework can be used?
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Throughout the employment cycle
Aligned with the People & OD Strategic Framework
Recruitment & Selection
Induction
Probation
Performance Appraisal
Learning, Training & Development
Coaching
Talent Management
See How It Works in Practice …..
₋ Introduce the ‘tarot cards’
₋ 15mins to complete the process
₋ 10mins to feedback
₋ Identify 6 core competencies for the post for a Generic Director (at least 1 from
each group if possible)
₋ Focus on the cards only
₋ Identify from each of the 4 groups the competencies in order of importance
₋ Refer to the positive indicators within the framework for Strategic Level.
₋ Identify 4 and revisit the in order to come up with the final 2
₋ Feedback to the group
Feedback and Comments
• How did you find in practice?
• Do you think it could work in your Council?
• Any clarification required?
• Next Steps