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Exploratory Discussion on Learning and Development
Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Science and Technology
and CSIR Innovation Leadership and Learning
Academy (CiLLA)8th March 2005Mr Awie Vlok
Purpose todayTo brief the Portfolio Committee on the suite of Human Resource Development (HRD) programmes:To share how Human Resource
Development (HRD) is tackled within the CSIR as institution in the National System of Innovation
To use the above as springboard for Members to consider group- and personal development interests
Proposed processCSIR overview
Mandate Beyond 60 HRD planning
CiLLA overview Purpose, goals and indicators Portfolio of learning events
Committee HRD requirements and possibilities
CSIR Activities• The R&D core of the CSIR is focused
on knowledge generation and knowledge application
• Strategic research, contract R&D outcomes are delivered into both economic and social spheres
Celebrating 6 decades of science excellence in 2005, the CSIR is undergoing organisational transformation, focusing on a strengthened intellectual core, to ensure the ability to meet South Africa’s science and technology needs into the future.
Into the future
CSIR differentiation• Core of relevant science excellence• Multi-disciplinary and complex research• Innovation stimulation• Knowledge/Technology transfer• Future-focused• “Honest broker”• Iconic brand and reputation as national
asset
Current research areas in the national interest
• Water, Environment, Forestry• Materials and Manufacturing• Food, Bio/Chemicals• The Built Environment• Defense (Safety and security)• Mining
Strategic Research Facilities
• National Laser Centre• National Metrology Laboratory• CSIR Satellite Applications Centre• Information Society Technologies Centre• Sports Technology Centre• Crime Prevention Centre• Open Source Centre
SA player in international science &
research• Nerve Centre for Global Research Alliance
(GRA) comprising nine world-leading science organisations
• African regional focal point for World Association of Industrial and Technological Research Organizations (WAITRO)
• Working in 24 African countries• Alliances and working relationships with
leading multinational corporations
From Science Council Act-why we exist-
“The objects of the CSIR are, through directed and particularly MULTI-DISCIPLINARY RESEARCH and
technological INNOVATION, to foster, in the NATIONAL INTEREST and in fields
which in its opinion should receive preference, INDUSTRIAL AND SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT, either by itself or IN CO-
OPERATION with principals from the private or public SECTORS, and thereby to contribute to the IMPROVEMENT OF THE QUALITY OF LIFE of the people of
the Republic…”
Sec 4: CSIR Functions, Powers & Duties(1) The functions of the CSIR shall be to achieve its objects with the
means at its disposal, and for the purposes of achieving those objects the CSIR may-
(a) undertake research in connection with-– the better utilization of the resources of the Republic, and the
improvement of the productive capacity of its population;– standardization in industry and commerce;
(b) utilize the technological expertise in its possession or make it available to any person;
(c) foster the training of its manpower;(d) publish information concerning its objects and functions, and
establish facilities for the collection and dissemination of information in connection with research;
(f) co-operate with State departments, societies, institutions and other persons that are nationally or internationally involved in research.
SA Competitiveness Position /60 Strengths areas (WCR.IMD 2004)
Low cost of industrial electricity 1
Investment in telecoms 1Low cost of living in cities 7Social responsibility 7Health, safety & environmental 8Management of Public Finance 10Management of shareholders value 11
Corporate governance 14
Banking and financial services 16
Quality road & air transportation 17
SA Competitiveness Position /60Problem areas (WCR.IMD 2004)
Unemployment in labour force 60Skilled labour availability/relevance 60HIV/Aids Infections/life expectancy 59Brain drain 58Adult illiteracy 57Labour regulations (restrictive) 56Lack of competent senior managers 54Alcohol & drug abuse 52Falling exports 51
Doctoral
Masters
Bachelors/Honours
Diploma
Non-degreeQualifications of CSIR staff
8%15%
25%15%
37%
Doctoral
Masters
Bachelors/Honours
Diploma
Non-degree
Doctoral
Masters
Bachelors/Honours
Diploma
Non-degree
8%15%
25%15%
37%
CSIR Annual Plan 2005/06Building and transforming
human capital
Strengthening the science and technology base
Performing relevant knowledge generating
research and technology transfer
Contributing to national
programme of development and fulfilling
mandate
Building and transforming
human capital
Strengthening the science and technology base
Performing relevant knowledge generating
research and technology transfer
Contributing to national
programme of development and fulfilling
mandate
‘Shaping the organisation that will serve South Africa’s science and technology needs beyond the CSIR’s 60th
birthday”
HRD Planning HRD in top three priorities for
2005/06 New Executive appointment CSIR Board approved HRD
investment priorities
HRD Review in Progress Pipeline management Transformation and diversity management Bursars, interns, access, secondments placement Induction Training and career development planning Technical HRD(formal studies; qualification outcomes) Special training interventions/opportunities
non-routine/high need for customisation some bursary programmes, in-service training,
internships, learnerships, post-doctoral exchanges/programmes, sabbaticals and possible “job-sharing” with other institutions
HRD Learning outcomes design and sourcing Knowledge dissemination and transfer
Learnership Example
-CiLLA role in CSIR
-Learning portfolio
-Operating principles
-KRAs -Customers feedback
-Way forward
CSIR Innovation Leadership & Learning Academy (CiLLA)
CiLLA Purpose & GoalsTo create and manage customised platforms for learning and knowledge sharing in support of CSIR Strategy so that people remain equipped with the knowledge, attitudes and skills for success in the CSIRGoals:
• Provide needs/strategy based quality learning solutions in a relevant and comprehensive portfolio
• Ensure strategic fit of knowledge and learning practices with CSIR mandate and ethos
• Lead the effort to build CSIR capacity for superior research and innovation
• Facilitate identification and elimination of barriers to human potential development
• Network with value adding players, internally and externally
Summary Indicators 2004/05
• Eight evolving learning events clusters (regular short courses and on-demand packages) spanning the Research &Innovation value chain
• Above 80% ratings for relevance, quality and presenter profiles.
• Of all Work Flow transactions for short courses in the above clusters, 96% were channelled to CiLLA
• Growth above 20% per year for the past four years• Supported by all Operating Units & Corporate• Delegates representative of CSIR Hay levels• Delegates profile supports CSIR transformation
objectives ito gender and race• Over 50 associates
Operating Principles Virtual organisation around core team Evolving curriculum in support of
strategic objectives Promotion of alignment, common
language and best practices across the CSIR
Integrated holistic development approach
ESPRIT values Economies of scale
Basket of Measures
Relevant, evolving curriculum Quality learning; Event ratings Reach; Operating Units Key Result Areas (KRA’s) and
projects Financial targets
Learning Portfolio ClustersManagement &
leadership Science & Techno-logy Excellence
Strategic Management Of Innovation
Personal develop-ment & efficiency
ProjectManagement
Marketing & Busi-ness Development
FinancialManagement
MentorshipExcellence
Technical Domain Expertise and Skills
CiLLA Evaluations 01/04/2003 - Present
Attendance History per BU as at 31/03/04
050
100150200250300350400450500550600650700750800850
1999
/00
2000
/01
2001
/02
2002
/03
2003
/04
Transportek
Miningtek
M&Mtek
Internal Services
iComtek
Environmentek
Defencetek
Corporate
Boutek
Bio/Chemtek
KRAs and IndicatorsKRA Measures1.Learning & Development(70%)
Comprehensive Portfolio Quality events CSIR reach Impact of learning Financial
2.KnowledgeManagement-Debriefing (10%)
Debriefings produced Debriefing server Debriefing promotion
3.External Profiling (5%)
CSIR in Business educ CSIR likes
4.House-keeping (15%)
SAQA Associates/contractors
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
1999/00 2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05FC
CiLLA Attendance: Courses
CiLLA Attendance HistoryBU Percentages
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
1999/00 2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04
Transportek
Miningtek
M&Mtek
Internal Services
iComtek
Environmentek
Defencetek
Corporate
Boutek
Bio/Chemtek
CiLLA Attendance 2003/04:HAY
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1 51 101 151 201 251 301 351 401 451 501 551 601 651 701 751 801 851 901
Attendees
Hay
leve
ls
Series1
4%10%
43%
43% ColouredAsianBlackWhite
CiLLA Attendance 2004/Ytd Race
43%
57%MaleFemale
CiLLA Attendance 2004/05
Owned by senior leadership Alignment with CSIR strategy Value adding learning solutions Adequate resourcing Niche focus Learner satisfaction & performance Quality & satisfaction of presenters Service quality Quality stakeholder relationships
Critical Success Factors
Learning Design Principles CSIR ethos Knowledge worker relevance Learning content on par with
external providers Exclusive participation, allowing
for confidential deliberation Experiential adult learning Sharing practices & knowledge in
quality learning space Web supplemented learning Learning to learn and unlearn
CiLLA Core ProcessPerformance gap
Strategic
Customer request
Need Event design
Business model
Conventional D
evelopment
1.Identify presenter(s)2.Course description3.Distribute to reviewers4.Consolidate review feedback5.Set preliminary dates6.Write detail material7.Distribute to reviewers8.Consolidate review feedback9.Finalise dates10.Revise detail material11.Edit and lay-out final draft12.Approve final draft13.Package/print presentation14. Pilot with selected group15.Refine material16.Alternative presenters
Fast trackDevelopment
Seminar withRepresentative
group
Outsourcepackaging
Replication package for main stream
Review
Innovation requirement
Knowledge Fusion workshops
Global Research Alliance Transportation Digital Futures Champions Indigenous Knowledge- Health
First SA International Workshop on Sensor Web Enablement –
Satellite Applications Centre
Technology
Know-ledge
Known/Tacit
Known/Explicit
Knowable
Unknown
Base Key Pacing
Paradigm barriers
CSIR = Knowledge & Technology
Knowledge application
Knowledge creation
CiLLA Plan 2005/061. CSIR HRD: Provide relevant training and development
portfolio to the CSIR to equip staff with the knowledge, attitudes and skills to fulfil their roles in the context of the CSIR Mandate and B60
2. Strengthening the S&T base by establishing young researchers development programme
3. Expand the mentorship programme to include S&T excellence
4. Knowledge creation and application: Support the innovation value chain of the CSIR through capturing, dissemination and access mechanisms
5. Organisational transformation: Contribute to the successful deployment of projects and task teams across the CSIR functional portfolio
In conclusion HRD a key priority for CSIR, 2005/06
and beyond 90%+ of CiLLA current capacity
devoted to internal audience in value add roles as determined by internal stakeholders
External requests/opportunities growing and CiLLA future role being investigated by Beyond 60
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