Development Programmes

Power of Engagement

Power of Engagement is our people management training programme for senior managers. Established in 2005, it is the biggest management training initiative ever carried out by Carillion. It is a coaching scheme that provides practical and relevant skills for managers to engage with people in the workplace.

The purpose of this training is to make a real difference to engage with our people and to maximise their contribution to ensuring the success of our success. The power of engagement is about how our managers can improve the way they communicate to their people on a variety of key issues, the four main areas discussed included:

-	Attracting people to the group
-	Helping people develop their roles
-	How to retain our people; and
-	How they can engage with them

The event has been the biggest single exercise ever undertaken by Carillion and it comes as a result of detailed consideration by Chief Executive John McDonough and the Chief Executive Team of senior directors following analysis of the results of the 2004 Great Debate. In 2009 and 2010 we have continued to roll out the Power of Engagement for people management.

The Carillion Leadership Programme

The Carillion Leadership Programme (CLP) is designed to find the next generation of high profile potential people. The programme aims to provide a structured career path lasting two years, which fast tracks individuals to more senior positions through focused development and leadership experience.

The programme’s core purpose is to identify and develop people early in their Carillion careers, who have real potential to fill key leadership roles of the future.

65% ongoing retention rate for CLP since 2002

The Future’s Network

The Futures Network is an environment where we bring together the ‘next generation’ of managers and leaders within Carillion and provide a platform to create tomorrow’s business leaders. Members of the futures network are allocated a mentor and encouraged to develop personal development plans. Conferences are organised as a way of encouraging networking across the group.

Job chats

The purpose of a Job Chat is for individual employees to discuss their work with their line manager at least once a year. It provides an employee time to sit down and discuss the job without many of the distractions that happen on a day-to-day basis.

One to one management

All our managers are encouraged to meet with their staff on a monthly basis. These sessions are designed to be engaging and allow the employee to set the agenda and items for discussion.

Personal Development Review (PDR) process

The PDR process normally starts at the beginning of a calendar year, when the clear, SMART and stretching objectives are set for the coming year. However a PDR is also applicable for new employees that join Carillion as well as existing who start a new role. The process aims to bring an employee and manager together at least twice a year to discuss an individual’s performance. Objectives are reviewed at the end of the calendar year and these achievements are then reflected in the annual pay awards.

Personal development plans (PDP’s)

A personal development plan is developed to ensure an employee completes the learning required to achieve their career goals. At the heart of personal development planning is the understanding of motivations, goals and vital skills in order to move their career forward. A PDP is even applicable for those who wish to remain in their current position, as it can be used to plug skills gaps, improve personal effectiveness, stay up to date and increase job satisfaction.