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If so, please specify. |  |\n\n\n| Training Completed -Review training completed to date | date |\n| --- | --- |\n|  |  |\n\n\n| Future Ambitions as a Local Councillor-what do you hope to achieve over the next year at both a community level and delivering council objectives? |\n| --- |\n|  |\n\n\n| When do you prefer development activities to be scheduled? |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Preferred Learning Style | I prefer |\n| Group facilitated training. Information provided by a trainer/facilitator via verbal information/hand-outs/slides |  |\n| E Learning – Online Training |  |\n| Mentoring by another Councillor |  |\n| One to one training |  |\n| Practical training. Learning by doing. Site visits and Demonstrations |  |\n| External Seminars and Conferences |  |\n| Training provided by In House Officers |  |\n\n\n| Monday morning\u003Cbr>□ | Monday afternoon\u003Cbr>□ | Monday evening\u003Cbr>□ | Thursday morning\u003Cbr>□ | Thursday afternoon □ | Thursday evening\u003Cbr>□ |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Ideal Times: | Ideal Times: | Ideal Times: | Ideal Times: | Ideal Times: | Ideal Times: |\n| Tuesday morning | Tuesday afternoon | Tuesday evening | Friday morning | Friday afternoon | Friday evening |\n| □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ |\n| Ideal Times: | Ideal Times: | Ideal Times: | Ideal Times: | Ideal Times: | Ideal Times: |\n| Wednesday\u003Cbr>morning □ | Wednesday\u003Cbr>afternoon □ | Wednesday\u003Cbr>evening □ |  |  |  |\n| Ideal Times: | Ideal Times: | Ideal Times: |  |  |  |\n\nAssessment of Knowledge and Core Political Skills  \nThe Belfast City Council Members’ Role Profiles and Members’ Knowledge and Skills Framework are bespoke political skills frameworks which take account of all the roles members are tasked with discharging and the corresponding knowledge, skills and behaviours which are necessary to be effective in those roles.  \nPlease refer to the Members’ Knowledge and Skills Framework and complete the self-assessment questionnaire, considering both knowledge and skills required and then indicate your own assessment of your knowledge/skill level from the following:-  \n\n| 1. I am Competent | 2. I would like to undertake training to further enhance my skills | 3. It is a priority that I undertake training to assist me in my role |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n\nThe self-assessment will help you identify what your development needs are, and Corporate HR will work with you to identify when and how the learning might be addressed, draw up an action plan and assist in arranging what is needed.  \nNote. This aspect may be facilitated by an independent facilitator, if needed.  \n\n| Members’ Knowledge (please refer to the Knowledge & Skills Framework for more detail on each area) | 1. I am competent | 2. I would like to undertake training to further enhance my skills | 3. It is a priority that I undertake training to assist me in my role |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1. Understanding our City, Council & Customers |  |  |  |\n| 2. Strategic Leadership |  |  |  |\n| 3. Community Leadership |  |  |  |\n| 4. Working with Others |  |  |  |\n\n\n| 5. Good Governance & Due Diligence |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 6. Personal Impact |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |\n| Members Skills (please refer to the Knowledge & Skills Framework for more detail on each area) | 1. I am competent | 2. I would like to undertake training to further enhance my skills | 3. It is a priority that I undertake training to assist me in my role |\n| 1. Regulating & Monitoring |  |  |  |\n| 2. Local Leadership |  |  |  |\n| 3. Scrutiny and Challenge |  |  |  |\n| 4. Effective communication for Influence |  |  |  |\n| 5. Partnership Working |  |  |  |\n| 6. Political Understanding |  |  |  |\n| 7. 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