Quality Assurance Applied To Grounds Maintenance
Once we had developed the framework for inspection, we undertook a series of staff consultations. At these meetings, staff provided important input into the tasks that should be inspected and the weighting factors to be used. This collaborative process was essential to the development of an effective inspection program. Staff input changed the proposed program … Continue reading "Quality Assurance Applied To Grounds Maintenance"
April 16, 2008
New Staff and Faculty Orientation Program
This project was developed by the Human Resources Department in consultation with the Provost’s office. This ensured full support from the Provost which in turn has ensured both faculty and staff attend these sessions. Senior managers from several areas were involved in creating the presentations and participate in the delivery of the Orientation Program. This … Continue reading "New Staff and Faculty Orientation Program"
April 16, 2008
Sustainable Daily Use Cleaning Products
The custodial management group is always pursuing cleaning products that are more effective but safe to use. Product testing and evaluation has been an ongoing practice for over a decade. Vendors have claimed products are “green” and will improve performance but many have not lived up to the promises. The custodial staff, as our custom, … Continue reading "Sustainable Daily Use Cleaning Products"
April 16, 2008
Transforming and renewing a facilities resource team in a period of growth
Labour relations is a key part of this process of renewal. Prior to 2001, the relationship with NASA was adversarial, characterized by a lack of trust and respect. At that shop floor, there was no buyin to what the university was doing. University clients didn’t see the value of the service they were getting. Human … Continue reading "Transforming and renewing a facilities resource team in a period of growth"
April 16, 2008
Open-Plan Program
The University of Alberta has experienced dramatic growth in recent years. Efficient and responsible spending is critical. University Planners and Project Managers work collaboratively and consultatively with the campus community on all design initiatives, encouraging contemporary design and furniture standards All faculties and departments are involved in the development of the general and detailed space … Continue reading "Open-Plan Program"
April 16, 2007
ENCORE Co-op Portal at University of Toronto Scarborough
This was in every way a team project. Computing and Networking Services (Now Information and Instructional Technology Services) consulted on Co-op’s requirements and identified the development of an in-house Co-op system as a strategic priority. CNS brought forward the idea of the system for Co-op’s consideration and dedicated resources to the project. Co-op administrators were … Continue reading "ENCORE Co-op Portal at University of Toronto Scarborough"
April 16, 2007
Creating a Coaching Culture
The original pilot project was focused on 1-on-1 coaching and seen as so important by the stakeholders that it was sponsored by: the Association for Administrative and Professional Staff (AAPS); Human Resources; the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Medicine. In the first year a total of 76 clients participated, representing: AAPS members (75%), … Continue reading "Creating a Coaching Culture"
April 16, 2006
Diversity Strategy – Aligning people strategies to transform the workplace culture at the University of Saskatchewan in pursuit of a Representative Workforce
Community and stakeholder involvement is a critical component of the diversity strategy. Examples are: – The University partnered with the Province to develop the partnership for Aboriginal employment. – MOU with Wanuskewin Heritage Park to facilitate Aboriginal awareness education. – Discussions with the Aboriginal community resulted in the development of a Conceptual Framework for Aboriginal … Continue reading "Diversity Strategy – Aligning people strategies to transform the workplace culture at the University of Saskatchewan in pursuit of a Representative Workforce"
April 16, 2006
Implementation and Development of a utility Data Historian
The development and implementation involved a team consisting of key operational staff, management, the university’s IT staff and a local consulting firm. As the project evolved and opportunities for leveraging the technology became evident, research and administrative staff also played a key role in promoting the initiative. Once the project got off the ground, applications … Continue reading "Implementation and Development of a utility Data Historian"
April 16, 2006
Competencies Directory
As noted in previous sections, we have involved ail stakeholders, including the staff association, throughout the project and this strategy continues. Communication and participation, critical success factors, as outlined in the project extract and in the project originality features, have definitely been catalysts in affirming commitment from users at ail levels: – Principal and Vice-Principal … Continue reading "Competencies Directory"
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