INDEPENDENT DEVELOPMENT
This allows self-nominating participants to access two different web-based diagnostic tools:
- Hay Group's Inventory of Leadership Styles (PULSE)
- This self score tool helps you to understand the relationship between your leadership style and the work environment you create for your staff
- NPIA's Police ICF 360 Feedback System
- This tool allows you to complete a self assessment against the managerial competencies of the Scottish PDR.
It provides a summary snapshot of how you view your performance in the workplace and highlights your areas of strengths and areas for development.
In addition, Independent Development participants can also participate in:
- Introductory Personal & Professional Development Planning (PDP) Workshop
- The above tools are complemented by this workshop which will introduce you to the SCDS PDP model and enable you to consider your development needs and formulate a PDP plan.
The workshop has been developed and is delivered by SCDS Development Advisors.
Note: Both diagnostic tools will be familiar to staff in your Force HR/Career Development Departments so you will be able to discus the outcomes with them.
Whilst there is no requirement to use any particular tool prior to participating in the Introductory PDP Workshop,
you will gain more benefit from the workshop if you have completed the tools before attendance.
How Do I Access Superintendent & Equivalent Staff Independent Development?
Complete the Independent Development Application Form and forward to your Force SPOC (as indicated on the application form(.
Your Force SPOC will confirm your eligibility and note any costs associated with your request.
Once verified, your application will be forwarded to SCDS and you will then be provided with web access to the diagnostic tools and provisional dates for PDP workshops.
