Key dates & time commitments

Please ensure you are available for the programme dates outlined on this page before applying for the programme. You are expected to attend all elements, as they represent a considerable investment by the organisation.

Expected individuals' involvement

Note that the total time commitment required from participants is between 20 and 25 days (up to 14 days are programmed in and the rest are negotiable, depending on how long you use to complete CMI and RADICAL assignments). Please ensure you discuss with your manager in advance.

Involvement in detail:

2 days’ attendance per module (4 modules = total 8 days)
½ day for RADICAL presentation and feedback
½ day for Meet the Leader session
1 day induction
1 hour mentoring workshop
1 hour Verax 360 briefing
total of ½ day individual coaching
up to 1 day for additional sessions, for example presentation skills, project management
1 hour of coaching following/prior to each module (to be agreed by manager and individual- total 4 hours)
RADICAL group project work (time to be agreed by the group- typically this requires at least 5 days’ commitment, up to a maximum of 10 days )
CMI Accreditation runs along side the programme, the evidence required is a 3200 word assignment- allow up to 2 days to complete.

Expected line managers' involvement

Line managers of participants are also involved in the programme, to support, coach and help apply learning from the programme back in the workplace. They have a key role in evaluating the success of the programme in terms of changed behaviour and improvements to service delivery. Managers will be involved in the following:

Setting programme objectives in advance of the induction, with the individual and reviewing again at the end of the programme, following up with action planning.
Attending half of the induction day so they are briefed on both the programme and their role within it.
Coaching member of staff during programme as required (as agreed by manager and individual, at least after each module).

If one of your members of staff is awarded a place on the Hampshire Own Grown programme your support in helping them transfer their learning from modules on the programme, back into the workplace is going to be essential. We would like you to meet with your staff member after each module and coach them on how they might achieve a personal objective arising from that module. This could be done as part of your routine one to one’s, work updates or supervision sessions, it does not need to be a separate meeting. Coaching, as a means of developing staff, is recognised as a key Management and Leadership behaviour in Hampshire County Council’s Management and Leadership competence framework. For some of you, coaching your staff may be a natural and obvious way of developing them by delegating tasks or helping them solve their own problems. However, for others, it may be a new, and seen as a daunting and time consuming activity. If you fall into the latter group, then please be assured that the HOG programme will support you in meeting this key management and leadership competence, by providing you with training and coaching.

Direct financial cost to department

Hampshire Own Grown discussion and presentation

There is no direct charge for the programme to departments – the indirect cost is the number of days away from the day to day role and any time agreed to implement skills/behaviour.

Important dates

Below is an overview of dates that are crucial as part of the assessment process and the programme itself:

Applications - 25th February - 25th March 2013

This is the window of opportunity to submit nominations for either the Future Leaders or Graduates programmes. Forms should be filled in electronically via the Hampshire Own Grown website – alternatively – if access is not possible – paper copies of the nomination forms can be submitted for the attention of Sarah Bourne. There is more information about the nomination process in the 'How to apply' section.

Assessment

For more information on the assessment, see the ‘What will the assessment involve’ section.

If your nomination is successful and is selected by your department nomination panel, you will then be invited to attend the HOG Development Centre for assessment which will consist of an interview and a group exercise on one or two of the dates below : (subject to change).

Future Leaders Programme

3 - 14 June 2013.

Graduates Programme

3 - 14 June 2013.

The Development Centre assessment will consist of a half day process where you will be given the opportunity to demonstrate skills that align with the nomination criteria and Management and Leadership Competencies.

Date of final participants notified the week commencing 17th June 2013.

Dates for the programme

Hampshire Own Grown Programme Dates 2013 - (Subject to change)


Development Centre invites sent out	w/c 7th May 2013
Development Centre assessment	3rd - 14th June 2013
Verax briefing This session will set out your roles and responsibilities for completing the reports. It is important that all Future Leaders and Graduates attend this session.	1st July 2013
Feedback to unsuccessful candidates	1st - 12th July 2013
Verax deadline	31st July 2013
Verax feedback sessions	19th August - 13th September 2013
Induction This is a full day session for individuals from both Future Leaders and Graduates programmes to meet, (along with their managers for the afternoon), to find out about the programme – aims, objectives, content, what to expect, what to do in preparation for the programme.	Scheduled for Friday 27th September 2013 – full day
Module 1	21st - 22nd October 2013 – Future Leaders and Graduates
Module 2	25th - 26th November 2013 – Future Leaders and Graduates
Mid programme coaching	27th November - 6th December 2013
Mentoring workshop	15th January 2014
Module 3	28th - 29th January 2014 – Future Leaders and Graduates
Presentation skills workshops	12th February 2014
Module 4	26th - 27th February 2014 – Future Leaders and Graduates
RADICAL presentations	17th - 25th March 2014
End programme coaching	26th March - 3rd April 2014
Final review day and meet the Leader	4th April 2014