Case study: SydneyTalent and ICT 

The University of Sydney's Information and Communications Technology (ICT) group was one of SydneyTalent's first clients.

The relationship between ICT and Sydney Talent was established in October 2007 and has since rapidly expanded to include over 25 student employees who now support many of the University's core teaching, research and professional services units.

The success of the ICT SydneyTalent Student Employee program has resulted in several of the student employees becoming permanent staff members.

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WorkPlace Performance Development™

SydneyTalent’s performance development program has been designed to complement the mentoring and supervision usually received in the workplace, and support students and clients in defining and achieving key business and personal development goals. The program includes:

1. An interactive group workshop covering (to be released in July 2010):

  • Identification of job-relevant core competencies
  • Tracking and monitoring of performance to identify strengths, development needs and achievements
  • Methods for requesting and receiving performance feedback
  • Development planning for progress

2. Competency based development toolkit containing:

  • Coaching tips
  • On the job advice
  • Training program references
  • Reading resources  

3. Downloadable resources via the website (to be released in July 2010) covering:

  • Steps to effective performance development
  • Tips for asking for and receiving feedback
  • Tips for goal setting and development planning

 

The key benefits of the SydneyTalent WorkPlace Performance Development™ program are as follows:

  • Empowers student employees to take ownership for their development and career management
  • Encourages a culture of self reflection, constructive dialogue and continuous improvement
  • Adapts easily to pre-existing business client process and performance management programs

 

For further information on this offer, please contact SydneyTalent Learning and Development