§ Mr. KirkwoodTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list each training and tuition course with a total cost exceeding £5,000 paid for by(a) his Department and (b) his agencies during the last 12 months, showing the title and objectives of each course, the name of the organisation engaged, the total cost of each course, a summary of the responsibilities of staff members taking part and the process for course evaluation by his Department or agency.
§ Mr. LangThe list of courses paid for from the Department's central budget for developmental training is set out below. Information about agencies is not held centrally. Staff members taking part in the courses listed 827W undertake a wide range of administrative and professional duties within the Department. The Department operates a system of evaluation which involves participants, line
Courses costing more than £5,000 Course Cost Aim Effective Manager I £17,273 To help course members to operate effectively as managers by making the test use of their staff resources. The course provides a comprehensive introduction to the manager's task and develops relevant awareness and skills. Effective Manager II £16,852 To improve course members' effectiveness as managers by helping them to meet new demands facing them by extending and enhancing their capabilities in areas selected according to individual needs. Policy Programme II £15,214 To enhance and develop policy-related skills building on a foundation of knowledge. By the end of the module students should be able to demonstrate written and oral policy skills in drafting, briefing and presenting. This is the second stage of the central Policy Programme and provides a body of skills essential to its completion. Leadership Development for Managers £17,719 To increase middle managers' understanding of their role as active leaders by expanding their knowledge of current thinking about leadership and practising the appropriate skills that will enable them to be more effective leaders. EC Personal Development £16,094 To enable participants to identify their strengths and preferences at work and to give an indication of competences and skills that need further development for their future career. Introduction to Management for Senior Staff: Resource Management £9,835 To develop a practical understanding and awareness of the essentials of resource management. Policy Programme I (2 courses) £29,563 To train managers for active involvement in policy work by examining the outline structure of central Government and the pressures and constraints on civil servants working within it. By the end of the module students should be able to describe the key elements of the government framework. Note:
All these courses were provided by the Civil Service College.