What are the main elements of a staff development policy? How would you set about constructing and implementing such a policy?

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What are the main elements of a staff development policy? How would you set about constructing and implementing such a policy?

A Staff Development Policy is an agreed framework and procedure for maintaining and improving the performance and job satisfaction of each member of staff through organisational, task and individual development. It offers a structure for good and creative management as well as meeting specific needs relating to staff support, appraisal and training in order to ensure more effective service. As a consequence all staff should receive an adequate and appropriate introduction to their job, followed by regular appropriate support and training linked to annual appraisals and on-going reviews. Throughout the construction and implementation of a staff development policy, it is important to keep in mind the individuality of organisations and their workers and services. This individuality will provide different requirements useful for compiling a policy specifically for the organisation.

The commitment and skills of an organisation's workforce enables continuing growth and success. Organisations recognise that their ability to meet strategic objectives depend upon highly motivated and high-achieving staff. A thriving organisation values the link between staff development and performance both in theory and in practice. Kolb (1975)