NORTHERN TERRITORY TREASURY Performance Development Framework PDF Review

NORTHERN TERRITORY TREASURY Performance Development Framework (PDF) Review • 2003 Original Treasury PDF Implemented • 2009 November reviewed PDF • Mercer commissioned to conduct PDF review January 2010 www. nt. gov. au/ntt

PDF Review Mercer’s Brief: • Understand the current PDF Framework • Identify the effective components • Identify ineffective components • Develop a transition plan including: -Recommended changes -Priority areas of focus -Re-branding and re-launching -Benchmark against other jurisdictions NORTHERN TERRITORY TREASURY www. nt. gov. au/ntt 2

PDF Review Mercer Undertook: • PDF documentation examination • Interviewed senior executives • Held focus groups with operational and policy staff • Conducted an all staff online survey • Provided report and recommendations NORTHERN TERRITORY TREASURY www. nt. gov. au/ntt 3

PDF Effectiveness Survey Results NORTHERN TERRITORY TREASURY www. nt. gov. au/ntt 4

Comparison against indicative public sector averages ELEMENTS Foundational Operational Sophisticated Link to Reward & Recognition Scale Definitions Audit Foundational Objectives Foundational performance represents minimal attention to element attainment Ownership and Administration Process Goal Setting Operational Measurement Operational performance represents a level of functionality that is likely to have a noticeable impact on organisational performance Link to Talent Management Documentation Communication Feedback Sophisticated Culture Training and Development Eligibility Links to Competencies Treasury’s relative level of element design and development Indicative public sector average based on Mercer’s consulting experience Sophisticated performance represents exemplary attention to element design, development and implementation Mercer notes that the above public sector average ratings are only indicative, based on Mercer’s experience in working with various public sector agencies over the past 20 years, in virtually all Australian jurisdictions. NORTHERN TERRITORY TREASURY www. nt. gov. au/ntt 5

Key Findings and themes 1. Clearly define the purpose of the PDF and its scope 2. Determine roles and responsibilities and ensure participants are held accountable for execution. 3. Develop process maps for the new PDF and streamline / strengthen links to other HR processes. 4. Establish appropriate “break through” or “stretch” goals and targets to create a outcome focused performance based culture. NORTHERN TERRITORY TREASURY www. nt. gov. au/ntt 6

Key Findings and themes 5. Re-design and simplify PDF forms 6. Integrate PDF with business planning processes and other important HR programs and functions. 7. Training program for supervisors and managers to effectively assess performance and provide feedback. 8. Implement communication strategy to inform, lead and involve all staff in the PDF system. NORTHERN TERRITORY TREASURY www. nt. gov. au/ntt 7

Implementation of the new Employee Development Framework Change Process Educate and Communicate Acknowledge the change • Communicate rationale for change Shape the political dynamics of change • Demonstrate SMG and leadership commitment • Engage the right level of participation into planning and implementation NORTHERN TERRITORY TREASURY Motivate behaviours for change • Outline the benefits of the new system • Reward the appropriate new behaviours Align corporate processes • Send consistent signals through reporting systems and administration processes • Provide feedback on progress www. nt. gov. au/ntt 8

Linkages to HR Programs Where are the important linkages to other HR programs and priorities? Linkage to the organisation strategy Linkage to Rewards Performance Review Linkage to career decisions NORTHERN TERRITORY TREASURY Linkage to individual development www. nt. gov. au/ntt 9

Current Status Next steps: • Complete new EDF format by mid August 2010 • Conduct staff survey end August 2010 • Assess survey results and incorporate into EDF processes • Incorporate Capabilities Leadership Framework Levels into EDF Package. NORTHERN TERRITORY TREASURY www. nt. gov. au/ntt 10

Questions? NORTHERN TERRITORY TREASURY www. nt. gov. au/ntt 11