PL Retreat by https://padlet.com/matthewseah2/wva9f7bzmpdpjyo2 What are two burning questions you have for the management team? en-us 2023-02-28 05:55:57 UTC 2023-03-09 00:34:02 UTC hello@padlet.com MFC in the next 5 years https://padlet.com/matthewseah2/wva9f7bzmpdpjyo2/wish/2502215765 With manpower and programmes expansion, would like to understand what would be MFC's overarch in the next 5 years, where will it be heading towards, what would be its guide.]]> 2023-03-03 06:07:37 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewseah2/wva9f7bzmpdpjyo2/wish/2502215765 ombudsman for the management https://padlet.com/matthewseah2/wva9f7bzmpdpjyo2/wish/2502218481 would like to understand what would be the ways for checks and balance, and also what would be the ways for the ground staff to provide feedback to centre directors that would be transparent to the top management too.]]> 2023-03-03 06:11:29 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewseah2/wva9f7bzmpdpjyo2/wish/2502218481 MFC Versions 1, 2 & 3 alisatan1980 https://padlet.com/matthewseah2/wva9f7bzmpdpjyo2/wish/2503962631 Would appreciate a sharing of what each version mean/means. TBH, I did not know we are in Version 2; and I'm curious about what Version 3 is about. I'm guessing Version 1 is the founding journey of MFC?]]> 2023-03-05 14:14:44 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewseah2/wva9f7bzmpdpjyo2/wish/2503962631 Unity in Diversity, Cohesion in Expansion alisatan1980 https://padlet.com/matthewseah2/wva9f7bzmpdpjyo2/wish/2503965531 How can we build unity amongst the diverse services and programmes that MFC is providing and will be providing? It seems that the largest expansion will be in the eldercare section, which is in line with the overall sector expansion; and I would like to have more information about this expansion, and to explore the interface between eldercare services/programmes with family services and any areas of synergy.]]> 2023-03-05 14:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewseah2/wva9f7bzmpdpjyo2/wish/2503965531 Corporate Services alisatan1980 https://padlet.com/matthewseah2/wva9f7bzmpdpjyo2/wish/2503968061 Would appreciate more sharing on Corporate Services arm, especially with its rapid expansion in the last year or so; and about the specific support that the different divisions in Corporate Services is providing to Management and Practitioners? ]]> 2023-03-05 14:23:37 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewseah2/wva9f7bzmpdpjyo2/wish/2503968061 Sharper roadmap for Practitioners' Development alisatan1980 https://padlet.com/matthewseah2/wva9f7bzmpdpjyo2/wish/2503970881 While appreciating the existing roadmap and internal training structure, I would appreciate a sharper focus e.g. specialty practice tracks especially beyond the first 2 years of practice.

Also, would like to explore the track of a social work manager which would recognize that senior practitioners do not and cannot just focus on practice but has to look at people management and operations.


]]> 2023-03-05 14:28:59 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewseah2/wva9f7bzmpdpjyo2/wish/2503970881 Second the 1st question on sharper roadmap https://padlet.com/matthewseah2/wva9f7bzmpdpjyo2/wish/2504493274 Current stated KRA on Leapsome for a practice leader /LSW seems to require the person to do everything, including clinical practice, individual, group and comm work plus management of staff, programs, training, networking and etc. One could get confused and overwhelmed by this long list of expectations from the Organization. I wonder if these expectations are valid and realistic?]]> 2023-03-06 03:41:14 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewseah2/wva9f7bzmpdpjyo2/wish/2504493274 Practice and Management https://padlet.com/matthewseah2/wva9f7bzmpdpjyo2/wish/2504888469 How can practice leaders work closely and hopefully seamlessly with management? Probably its role definition? While we have CEO, CFO, CSO, CSS, can there be a CPL (Chief Practice Leader)?]]> 2023-03-06 09:56:50 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewseah2/wva9f7bzmpdpjyo2/wish/2504888469 Leadership trainings anniechiazxy https://padlet.com/matthewseah2/wva9f7bzmpdpjyo2/wish/2506259546 While Practitioners have their own series of clinical trainings, I am curious what are the leadership trainings (underpinned a common belief) put in place for the management because I believe leadership is crucial in driving and leading all levels of staff in the organisation. ]]> 2023-03-07 04:34:55 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewseah2/wva9f7bzmpdpjyo2/wish/2506259546 CS:Practitioners Ratio anniechiazxy https://padlet.com/matthewseah2/wva9f7bzmpdpjyo2/wish/2506264029 With the rapid expansion in CS since last year, what should be the healthy ratio of CS: practitioners?]]> 2023-03-07 04:38:50 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewseah2/wva9f7bzmpdpjyo2/wish/2506264029 Leadership Training for Practice Leaders https://padlet.com/matthewseah2/wva9f7bzmpdpjyo2/wish/2506326147 Aside trainings for our Would there be any leadership trainings for Practice Leaders? Leadership trainings would be necessary for us as middle mgmt level. ]]> 2023-03-07 05:33:57 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewseah2/wva9f7bzmpdpjyo2/wish/2506326147 Fast track to promotion? https://padlet.com/matthewseah2/wva9f7bzmpdpjyo2/wish/2506389253 Favoritism seems to be an often-whispered word. Some have also wondered why they have to work so hard, while others receive fast track promotion somewhat effortlessly.

Is it true that one of the fastest ways to get promoted is to leave MFC and then join back after a year or two?]]> 2023-03-07 06:34:18 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewseah2/wva9f7bzmpdpjyo2/wish/2506389253 Salary Increment sandplaysg https://padlet.com/matthewseah2/wva9f7bzmpdpjyo2/wish/2506423901 Would there be transparency on how the increment % be distributed?

SINGAPORE: The salaries of workers in the social service sector will be raised by between 4 per cent and 15 per cent from Apr 1, Minister for Social and Family Services Masagos Zulkifli said on Friday (Mar 3).]]> 2023-03-07 07:04:57 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewseah2/wva9f7bzmpdpjyo2/wish/2506423901 Promotion https://padlet.com/matthewseah2/wva9f7bzmpdpjyo2/wish/2506576433 How do management decide on promotion? Is it purely based on Director’s recommendation? If the Director do not like the staff then does it mean that the staff will likely be not promoted although he/she may have done good enough.

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Is it easier to be promoted from a manager to another level as compared to a practitioner because there are a lot of domains from CSWP to meet as a practitioner? And also, must all be the domains be achieved before moving up to next level? 



]]> 2023-03-07 09:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewseah2/wva9f7bzmpdpjyo2/wish/2506586418 Bonus https://padlet.com/matthewseah2/wva9f7bzmpdpjyo2/wish/2506603568 Can HR explain the rationale of recent change in eligibility of bonus?  

]]> 2023-03-07 09:38:16 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewseah2/wva9f7bzmpdpjyo2/wish/2506603568 Appraisals sandplaysg https://padlet.com/matthewseah2/wva9f7bzmpdpjyo2/wish/2507830251 Though current appraisal was upgraded and some of the domains were changed, the core of the appraisal system remains unchanged.

E.g. 01 
Rating of 5 in any of the KPI/Competency appears to be unattainable.  

E.g. 02
Not all staff will get to participate in MFC Project, thus rating will be at '1' (according to instruction), thus bringing the overall grading lower.

Would the appraisal be able to have clearer and achievable indicators so rating can be more objective? ]]> 2023-03-08 01:42:49 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewseah2/wva9f7bzmpdpjyo2/wish/2507830251