Management and leadership development

Framework

USQ recognises the important role that managers and supervisors play in fostering employees' sense of involvement and value and as such Human Resources has developed a tiered approach to coordinating development programs which provide support and development for the University's managers and leaders. The following table identifies each target group and the specific training opportunities supported through Human Resources.

USQ Management and Leadership Model

Target Group	Details of Membership	Recommended Development
Tier One: Senior Executive Group	DVCs, PVCs, Deans, Directors, Group Managers or equivalent	360 degree performance management tool Executive coaching
Tier Two: Academic and Administrative Leaders	Combined Group	Academic and Administrative Leaders Forums Mentoring Program USQ Management and Leadership Development Program Workshops
	Subgroup One: Professional Staff at USQ Level 8 and above with leadership responsibilties (eg Faculty Managers or equivalent)	Communities of Practice Specific sessions within the Academic and Administrative Leaders Forums
	Subgroup Two: Academic Heads of Department/ Associate Deans (or equivalent)	Communities of Practice Specific sessions within the Academic and Administrative Leaders Forums Professoriate Breakfast Series Head of School/Department Seminar Series
Tier Three: Supervisors/Managers	Professional Staff (USQ Level 4 and above)	Mentoring Program USQ Management and Leadership Development Program Workshops

*New managers to USQ (at Tier One and Two) are strongly encouraged to attend these workshops

Programs for new leaders, managers and supervisors

As part of its commitment to welcoming and inducting new employees into the USQ community, the following programs have been created for new leaders, managers and supervisors at USQ to provide support and assistance with adjusting to the work environment and ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.

Online Induction

USQ Corporate Induction Program - a 30 minute online program designed to introduce all new employees to USQ, including a section specifically dedicated to managing at USQ
Staff Safety Induction - a 30 minute online program for all new employees
EO Online Program - an online program including an introductory Module 1 for all employees on equity and diversity issues, and a more comprehensive Module 2 for employees with management and supervisory responsibilities
Fraud and Corruption Awareness - a 30 minute online program for all new employees

Other Development

Learning and Teaching Induction - a detailed induction program for all academic employees
BUILD Supervisors Training - a 3 hour session outlining roles and responsibilities of managers and supervisors in USQ's performance management system and processes
People Management and Supervision Skills for Managers - a 2 day workshop providing an introduction to the roles and responsibilities of managers
New Supervisors Mentoring Program - an ongoing program is to assist new supervisors (academic and professional) with people management advice and/or getting to know the USQ landscape
The HR Policy Toolkit - a web-based resource designed as a manager's guide to implementing HR policies and procedures

360 degree feedback program for senior managers

The 360 degree feedback program for senior managers is designed to provide senior managers with the opportunity to receive feedback on how effectively they demonstrate USQ's leadership and management competencies and behaviours, and evaluate their progress towards achievement of USQ's goals. The program covers all members of the Vice-Chancellor's Committee and is conducted on a regular basis as part of USQ's BUILD performance management system.

Outcomes from both the BUILD Program and the 360 Degree Feedback Program should be used to identify appropriate development strategies which may be implemented as part of USQ's Executive Development Investment Fund (or executive coaching program).