Professional Development Assessment - FINANCE

Instructions: Please assist the OD&T department by answering the questions and indicating your level of need and interest in the areas listed below. If the topic is not relevant at all to your particular needs, indicate with a N/A. If you feel the topic should be one of your first prirotities, select immediate. Be sure to list any additional topics you would like to learn more about in the space provided. Thank you for your participation.
Name: 


  1. Department/Title:


  1. Vice President Name:


  1. What are your preferred days to attend a professional development session?
    Monday
    Tuesday
    Wednesday
    Thursday
    Friday


  1. Do you feel it is important to participate in regular professional development sessions?
    Yes
    No


  1. Length of Service at HDFS:
    0-6 months
    6 months -1 year
    1 year-3 years
    3 years-5 years
    over 5 years


  1. What time of the month is best for you to attend a professional development session?
    First week of the month
    Second week of the month
    Third week of the month
    Last week of the month
    Anytime


  1. What are your preferred times to attend a professional development session?
    Morning (8:00-12:00)
    Afternoon (1:00-5:00)
    Evening (after 5:00)
    Weekends


  1. List the technical or job specific topics you would like to learn more about in the coming year.


  1. Monitoring and improving individual performance
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Not applicable  Immediate need


  1. Improving Decision Making
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Not applicable  Immediate need


  1. Coaching and mentoring
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Not applicable  Immediate need


  1. Managing projects effectively
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Not applicable  Immediate need


  1. Conducting Effective and Productive Meetings
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Not applicable  Immediate need


  1. Effective office communication
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Not applicable  Immediate need


  1. Communication Skills -- assertiveness, active listening, etc.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Not applicable  Immediate need


  1. Creative problem solving
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Not applicable  Immediate need


  1. Critical Thinking
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Not applicable  Immediate Need


  1. Managing stress
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Not applicable  Immediate need


  1. Negotiation
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Not applicable  Immediate need


  1. Delegation
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Not applicable  Immediate Need


  1. Process mapping-- improving work processes
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Not applicable  Immediate need


  1. Managing time effectively (both personal and organizational)
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Not applicable  Immediate need


  1. Resolving conflict
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Not applicable  Immediate need


  1. Motivating and empowering team members
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Not applicable  Immediate need


  1. Providing unsurpassed customer service
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Not applicable  Immediate need


  1. Effective selling (sales training)
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Not Applicable  Immediate need


  1. Building Teams
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Not applicable  Immediate need


  1. Writing skills
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Not applicable  Immediate need


  1. Planning and navigating change
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Not applicable  Immediate need


  1. Train the trainer - effective training skills
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Not applicable  Immediate need


  1. Creating and delivering presentations
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Not applicable  Immediate need


  1. Dealing with difficult people
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    Not applicable  Immediate need


  1. Comments/Suggestions:


  1. List any additional courses you would like to take in the space provided below.