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This award will be made to an organisation from all sectors (including for profit and not for profit) which has excelled across a range of aspects of the function and achieved quantifiable results which have added value in an innovative way.
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Introduction*

Please introduce your organisation in no more than 150 words (There are no marks awarded for this section. For information purposes only)

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Evidence that the learning function has an enterprise-wide role: involves executive teams, creating solutions to business issues, and setting organisational strategy (20 Marks)

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Evidence that learning has value in the organisation's culture: learning opportunities, senior management support, learning for growth, and innovation. (40 Marks)

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Evidence of enterprise-wide success of achievement as a result of employee learning (40 Marks)

Summary*

Please provide a summary of your submission in no more than 150 words (There are no marks awarded for this section. For information purposes only)

Initiative Description*

Please note, this is the description of your initiative which will be published in the Awards brochure on the night of the event. Therefore, please ensure it is an accurate, succinct summary of your initiative. (50 Words Approx.)

Initiative Description*

Please note, this is the description of your initiative which will be published in the Awards brochure on the night of the event. Therefore, please ensure it is an accurate, succinct summary of your initiative. (50 Words Approx.)

This award will be made to an organisation from all sectors (including for profit and not for profit) which has excelled across a range of aspects of the function and achieved quantifiable results which have added value in an innovative way.
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This award will recognise an outstanding and innovative Leadership or Management Development Initiative at any level within an organisation, from entry level supervisor through to C-suite/executive level, or may relate to an initiative spanning multiple organisational levels.
Note: graduate development programmes are specifically excluded from this category and award applications for graduate programmes should be made to the relevant category.
Entries that are successful in this category will typically demonstrate:
• A structured and coherent approach to problem diagnosis utilising novel and innovative techniques and strategies
• A demonstrated ability to integrate evidence-based practices with emerging approaches to address clearly specified and understood organisational challenges
• Clear and direct links to organisational strategy and contextual requirements
• Tangible impact on organisational practices as evidenced by behavioural, cultural and other relevant changes
• Measurable impact on organisational outcomes as demonstrated by relevant and appropriate metrics, including ROI, enhanced stakeholder value, engagement etc
• Clear evidence of sustainability, with a detailed outline of steps to embed new practices and accompanying longer-term measures

This award will recognise an organisation which is aiming to create a coaching culture or mentoring initiative to improve leadership, performance, engagement or any other strategic or developmental objective.
Entries that are successful in this category will typically demonstrate:
• A clear understanding of the organisation’s view on ‘Talent’
• Why the group of roles or individuals for whom the initiative focuses on are considered to be critical to the organisation
• How the initiative has impacted the organisation’s performance in a tangible way and therefore justified the effort and resource dedicated to the initiative

This award will recognise an outstanding and innovative Organisation Development Initiative focused on the ability of an organisation to be agile and ensuring the right people are focused on the right things in a collective way.
Entries that are successful in this category will typically demonstrate:
• Exemplar initiatives that are strategically planned and bring about systemic changes in organisations
• Appropriate and relevant management and leadership, business models, processes, structures, and systems
• Strategic and systemic thinking rather than exploring an initiative in isolation of wider aspects of organisation development
• How the initiative delivers on the specific problem identified but also acknowledges how the initiative supported the wider organisational aims as summarised above
• Measurable impact on organisational outcomes as demonstrated by relevant and appropriate metrics, including ROI, enhanced stakeholder value, engagement etc
• If a submission relates to a Learning & Development initiative, it is important the submission shows how this initiative considers the wider aspects of organisation development as described above
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This award will recognise an outstanding and innovative development initiative which is focused on developing a culture of inclusion and ensuring full access to and positive participation in the workplace for all.
Entries that are successful in this category will typically demonstrate:
• A structured and coherent approach to diversity and inclusion training which aims to provide concrete ways for employees to engage in respectful and positive interactions in the workplace while reducing discrimination, prejudice and bias
• Clear and direct links to organisational strategy, ongoing and retention objectives, and contextual requirements
• Evidence of qualitative, meaningful and sustainable employment or development opportunities for individuals who are at risk of exclusion from the workplace
• Measurable impact on organisational outcomes as demonstrated by relevant and appropriate metrics, including ROI, enhanced stakeholder value, engagement, recruitment and retention, etc
• Clear evidence of sustainability, with a detailed outline of steps to embed new practices as evidenced by behavioural, cultural and other relevant changes and accompanying longer-term objectives
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This award will recognise an outstanding and innovative initiative which includes any type of learning that is facilitated by technology or by instructional practice that makes effective use of technology.
Entries that are successful in this category will typically demonstrate:
• The impact of the use of technological innovation on the wider organisation, including impact measurement and the integration of technology into organisational development plans
• Evidence of the technological innovation embedded across the organisation showing lasting impact
• Learning from the events of the past year including an understanding of what systemic changes need to happen to ensure the innovation is not lost when a more stable environment returns
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This award will recognise an organisation which is aiming to create a coaching culture or mentoring initiative to improve leadership, performance, engagement or any other strategic or developmental objective.
Entries that are successful in this category will typically demonstrate:
• Initiatives which are adopted at each level in a division or organisation, is inclusive, and embraces diversity
• Evidence of executive commitment to a coaching / mentoring culture throughout the organisation/division
• An ongoing, consistent experience and demonstrable benefits for all individuals
• Evidence of measurable impact on organisational outcomes as demonstrated by relevant and appropriate metrics, including ROI, enhanced stakeholder value, engagement etc.
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This award recognises collaborations between client organisations and providers that have successfully delivered qualitative solutions to the client organisation. The submission should clearly demonstrate evidence of good collaboration, understanding and co-operation between a solutions provider and a client company to achieve a particular goal or business outcome.
While the submission should be collaborative and well balanced across both partners, one member of the partnership should submit the application and all queries and communications will be directed to them in the first instance. Should their application be shortlisted, representatives from each partnership should attend the presentation to the judges.
Entries that are successful in this category will typically demonstrate:
• A clear driver for the initiative that is aligned to the organisation’s strategic objectives
• How the strengths of the collaboration combined to positively impact the organisation and its people. This may include financial metrics (revenue, profits, ROI, productivity), customer engagement/satisfaction levels, people-related indicators (eg, absence levels, staff turnover, engagement)
• How staff were properly informed and consulted by the provider, and their interests were taken on board in both delivery and design
• The external perspective brought by the provider which shed new light on the situation or business problem, which may not have previously been seen or appreciated from within
• A clear communication strategy between both parties
• How the client was supported through the processes to ensure the sustainability of the initiative from within.

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This award will be made to a partnership, organisation or other agency which has worked collaboratively with its client base to meet their needs on a not for profit basis. It should be outputs based and focus on the innovative solutions and quantifiable results achieved for their client base which have added value in an innovative way.
While the submission should be collaborative and well balanced across both partners, one member of the partnership should submit the application and all queries and communications will be directed to them in the first instance. Should their application be shortlisted, representatives from the partnership should attend the presentation to the judges.
Entries that are successful in this category will typically demonstrate:
• A clear driver for the initiative that is aligned to the organisation’s strategic objectives
• How the strengths and uniqueness of the collaboration combined to positively impact the organisation and its people. This may include financial metrics (revenue, profits, ROI, productivity), customer engagement/satisfaction levels, people-related indicators (eg, absence levels, staff turnover, engagement)
• How staff were properly informed and consulted during the process, and their interests were taken on board in both delivery and design
• The external perspective brought by either of the partners which shed new light on the situation or business problem, which may not have previously been seen or appreciated from within
• A clear communication strategy between both parties
• How the client was supported through the processes to ensure the sustainability of the initiative from within.
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Introduction*

Please introduce your organisation in no more than 150 words (There are no marks awarded for this section. For information purposes only)

The Problem*

What was the business challenge or opportunity that preceded this initiative?
Clearly define the purpose of the initiative and demonstrate its links to organisational need.
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The Problem*

What was the business challenge or opportunity that preceded this initiative?
Clearly define the purpose of the initiative and demonstrate its links to organisational need.
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The Solution*

What were the specific business objectives, goals or desired outcomes that the business required from this initiative?
What made this initiative so innovative?

The Results*

To what extent were the learning objectives met and how were they evaluated?
What was contribution of the initiative to performance in the organisation?

The Sustainability*

How did you ensure that this initiative generated sustainable impact into the future?
What lessons have been learnt from the process?

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Describe the leadership blueprint that was created and demonstrated within the organisation as a result of the initiative

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How does this initiative contribute to your organisations strategic Talent agenda?

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Please describe your approach to integrating each of the various aspects of the programme including the approach taken to assist with holistic stakeholder engagement?

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How has the coaching initiative been integrated into the overall management culture of the organisation?

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How did you ensure that this initiative generated sustainable impact?

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Explain how the user experience contributed to the success of the intervention?
Explain how the user feedback has contributed to the design / development?

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What was unique in the partnership approach that added value ?

Summary*

Please provide a summary of your submission in no more than 150 words (There are no marks awarded for this section. For information purposes only)

Initiative Description*

Please note, this is the description of your initiative which will be published in the Awards brochure on the night of the event. Therefore, please ensure it is an accurate, succinct summary of your initiative. (50 Words Approx.)

This award recognises an individual who has made a significant contribution to learning and development within their organisation, a client’s organisation, their community or the wider industry.

This individual will have implemented, or supported the implementation of, effective and innovative workplace learning and development programmes and projects, and made a significant contribution to the effectiveness and goals of their organisation, a client’s organisation, their community or the wider industry.

Candidates may be self nominated or peer nominated.
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Name of Nominee*

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Please introduce your nominee in no more than 150 words*

We would like to see evidence of how the individual:*

Made a significant contribution to L&D and to the effectiveness and goals within their organisation, a client’s organisation, their community or the wider industry.
Contributed to the success of the L&D team’s performance;
Inspired and developed others;
Used innovative ways to share knowledge, communicate and promote ideas;
Engaged with the wider business community;
Implemented, or supported the implementation of, effective and innovative workplace learning and development programmes and projects.

Title of Initiative*

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ETP Reference*

Reference the Excellence Through People section to which the initiative is most closely aligned.

The Problem*

Briefly summarise the problem your initiative was seeking to remedy and the reasons for implementation of the initiative.
Describe the business or strategic objectives addressed by the initiative

Implimentation*

Briefly describe how the initiative was implemented and the timescale over which it was implemented.
Include and methodology that was particularly adventageous

Results*

Briefly describe the main outcomes and the impact of the initiative.
How was the effectiveness of the initiative evaluated?

Note: Describe both qualitative and quantitative measures used.

Sustainability*

What steps have been taken to ensure the potential for sustainability and further development of the initiative?

Note: Describe how you have planned next steps and potential impact.

Additional Information*

Do you wish to add additional information in support of your entry?

Type of Intervention*

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In no more than 2000 words describe how the intervention achieved the following:*

How the development need was identified?
A clear link between the need for development and the business case
Evidence of innovation in the way the intervention was designed and delivered.
What were the key deliverables?
What was different about this piece of learning?
What was the impact and how did the innovation contribute to the learning experience and the business in general?

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I agree that:
• I have answered all questions as appropriate
• The endorsement is provided by an appropriate party

I have the authority to:-
• Organise to present to judges
• Facilitate an open and unbiased evaluation
• I have knowledge of both the company and the entry form to provide additional information if required

I hereby consent, if our organisation is selected as an Award winner, to the release and use of our company name and photographs, which may be taken and we agree that no compensation shall be due to the company for such usage. However, all financial information shall remain confidential unless the organisation gives express approval for its release. Furthermore, I confirm that the information provided to and with this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Please Note:

The closing date for submission of entries is midnight, Friday, March 26th, 2021. Presentations to the Judging Panel will take place virtually on Wednesday, May 19th, 2021.

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