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Financial/Economic Development

Goal 2: Promote Organization Sustainability by Recruiting, Retaining, and Developing Outstanding
Employees
Objective 1: Foster and Maintain a Work and Learning Environment that is Inclusive, Welcoming, and Supportive
Project Performance Measure(s) Department(s)
Core Development Succession Plan Complete the quarterly targets Library
FED
2.1.4

Summary:
Timeline:
Investing in staff development and organizational growth
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opportunities is imperative for the library’s success and 1 Quarter: Identify key components of program, pre-
stability. The pandemic and budget constraints have led to survey staff and coordinate and review with Human
a compression within the library’s organizational structure, Resources
limiting opportunities for staff to move into positions of
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greater responsibility. To position the library for success, 2 Quarter: Communicate with department and seek staff
the management team must decisively act to address interest applications and select participants
these upward mobility opportunities. As the Library
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department retires staff, succession planning is also 3 Quarter: Consult with participants and post survey staff
necessary. Developing a program to allow for more
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opportunities will be essential. A program would be 4 Quarter: Evaluate program
created and implemented for staff to apply and experience
many aspects of a position of great responsibility, ensuring
a smooth transition and continuity of operations.

By way of a program to offer growth opportunities, the
library aims to:
• Promote internal, seasoned talent
• Provide opportunities for advancement
• Develop an agile pool of leaders
• Positively impact staff retention
• Decompress organization structure
• Develop a system for retirement and sudden loss
• Ensure a seamless leadership transition

FY 2025 Adopted Budget and Business Plan 94 City of Arlington, Texas