Event encouraged use of the HR Professional Map
For this ‘What the HR Professional Map can do for you!’ workshop back in
January, Branch Chair – Sue Roberts was our guest presenter for the evening.
The topic was the HR Professional Map, a subject about which Sue has
considerable knowledge and experience, having worked with the CIPD over
the last couple of years on its development.
Sue started by explaining that the HR Professional Map replaces the old CIPD
Professional Standards and that the focus of the new map is on professional
behaviours and competences rather than theoretical knowledge. The map is
designed to be interactive and can be displayed as a ‘moving wheel’, where
all sections interlink with each other. It is made up of eight behaviours, ten
professional areas and four bands of professional competence and aims to
cover the full breadth and depth of the HR Profession.
Having introduced the map, Sue went on to explain how it can be accessed
and used. She then gave the group the chance to get some hands-on
experience of using the map’s self-assessment ‘book’ which individuals can
complete, ideally along with their manager, to assess their own position on
the map and then use their assessment to plan their future personal
development.
The group of 13 delegates meant that there was plenty of opportunity for
discussion and questions. The group was mixed in terms of their knowledge
of the map but, whatever their start point, by the end of the session each had a
much improved understanding of what the map is and how it can be used.
It was clear, from their feedback, that everyone felt that the session had been
very worthwhile and of a very high standard and, most importantly, had
encouraged them to spend some further time looking at and using the map.
Emotional Intelligence event success
Back in February 2011 Chris Wakeling from Staffordshire University gave us
an interesting and interactive session on emotional intelligence or as he
prefers to call it ‘ emotional competence’ which was explained as the levels of
self awareness, management of emotion and motivation for excellence.
Dr Wakeling showed us humorous video clips of people lacking emotional
competence and the group devised our own emotional competence
framework of features that we thought made effective managers in terms of
attitudes, values, skills and knowledge.
We learnt about the history of emotional competence which apparently can be
traced all the way back to Aristotle although more recently in terms of
research by Daniel Goldman.
We heard about the recent research which showed that emotional competence
was the main indicator of success once someone had been recruited to an
organisation, above skills and experience which was food for thought.
To finish the event we undertook an emotional competence questionnaire
which gave us the opportunity to reflect on areas for our own development.
Overall the session was very informative and enjoyable and was a topic of
great interest to those looking at how emotional competence can contribute to
the success of both individuals and their organisations.
Linked In Group growing from strength to strength
We have recently established a Branch group on the Linked In website. We
have invited colleagues whose email addresses we have to join, however if
you are not on our database and wish to join the group, please do visit our
group on Linked In - CIPD North Staffs and South Cheshire Branch and
request to join. Otherwise do drop our Branch Administrator Jo Gregory an
email on nssc@cipd.co.uk and we can send you a request to join.
We hope the Group will improve communications directly between members
with regards to discussions and ideas for the future of your local Branch and
to keep regularly in contact with our local Members.
Mock Tribunal
We are looking forward to our annual Mock Tribunal event which is this year
to be held on Wednesday 13 April 2011 at The Best Western Manor House
Hotel in Alsager - 5.30pm for a 6.00pm start.
Eversheds one of the largest full service law firms in the world will once again
stage a mock tribunal based around unfair dismissal.
So why attend?
• Experience how an employment tribunal proceeds
• Participate in the event and become involved in the decision making
• Obtain a greater understanding of the implications of the process for your
business
Light buffet, tea and coffee available on arrival.
There will be a nominal charge for this event to cover costs - Members £15;
Non-Members £25.
Places are still available but do reserve your place as soon as you can by
visiting www.cipd.co.uk/branch/nstaffs/events
Many congratulations to Sarah Lindop, Committee Member
We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate one of our Committee
Members Sarah Lindop and her family on the arrival of a little boy - Henry
Oscar Lindop - born on 4th December, 2010.
Forthcoming Branch Events
May 2011
Members Annual Social Evening
Networking/Member issues with guest speakers
Thursday 12 May, 2011
Venue: The Best Western Manor House Hotel, Alsager
Free event
June 2011
Stress Relief
Wednesday 15 June, 2011
Venue: Aspire Housing, Newcastle
Speaker: Tianne Croshaw, The Mind Coach
Free event
Visit www.cipd.co.uk/branch/nstaffs/events for further information and to
book your place.