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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 Description
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Investing in staff development and organizational growth 1 Quarter Discuss organizational health and partner
opportunities is imperative for the library’s success and with Human Resources to discuss options.
stability. The pandemic and budget constraints have led to Develop plan, timeline and develop
a compression within the library’s organizational structure, survey.
limiting opportunities for staff to move into positions of 2 Quarter Distribute survey, analyze data, develop
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greater responsibility. To position the library for success, action plan based on survey feedback.
the management team must decisively act to address 3 Quarter Identify key components of staff
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these upward mobility opportunities. As the Library development program, pre-survey staff
department retires staff, succession planning is also and coordinate and review with Human
necessary. Developing a program to allow for more Resources.
opportunities will be essential. A program would be 4 Quarter Communicate with department and seek
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created and implemented for staff to apply and experience staff interest applications and select
many aspects of a position of great responsibility, ensuring participants for FY 2026.
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

Update:
Due to budgetary constraints and the current hiring freeze,
this project has been put on hold until the beginning of FY
2026.

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