CSPB Director Brainstorm Activity by https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j Please share your answers to the question, how do these needed skills and experience translate into the JD for the new Director (or into interview questions)? As well as any other considerations and/or questions for Michele. en-us 2023-01-19 16:32:25 UTC 2023-01-20 14:43:33 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4a1.png Needs to know how to dance aleary13 https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2450058314 2023-01-19 16:36:34 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2450058314 Well-connected with scholars aleary13 https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2450060039 2023-01-19 16:37:45 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2450060039 Do we expect the new Director to be hired by April? aleary13 https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2450060832 2023-01-19 16:38:20 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2450060832 more of CSPB project mgmt responsibilities will transfer to the ROs over time aleary13 https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2450061531 2023-01-19 16:38:49 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2450061531 character type: the advocate or diplomat aleary13 https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2450063274 2023-01-19 16:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2450063274 someone who has experience managing a large team aleary13 https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2450064061 2023-01-19 16:40:32 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2450064061 demonstrated success at new business development aleary13 https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2450064300 2023-01-19 16:40:43 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2450064300 CSPB needs to do a better job of telling its story (internally and externally) through Comms https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2450085647 2023-01-19 16:55:18 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2450085647 Will any CSPB staff be part of the interview panel? If so, can you share who? aleary13 https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451037639 2023-01-20 13:19:09 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451037639 From your perspective, what are the key qualities a new CSPB Director should have. https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451090980 2023-01-20 14:06:49 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451090980 https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451093243 Having experience designing and managin projects in the field]]> 2023-01-20 14:08:40 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451093243 https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451095453 Advocate first but with diplomatic skills to 1) seek opinions and listen to CSPB colleagues, and 2) work with other departments / senior leadership.]]> 2023-01-20 14:10:14 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451095453 Understand how to link the department strategies to the financial goals. https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451097579 2023-01-20 14:12:07 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451097579 Valuing voice of the field https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451103045 More than just having field experience, having someone who will involve and include the field teams in design and management, and following the direction of the field.]]> 2023-01-20 14:15:19 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451103045 Ability to recognize and promote talent. https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451103723 2023-01-20 14:15:55 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451103723 Someone who values teambuilding. https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451105898 2023-01-20 14:17:38 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451105898 Make FHI 360 CSPB more relevant. https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451106786 We need to figure out how we differentiate ourselves in the sea of IPs. We need to figure out our offerings - what we can point to that are doing that is different and innovative and working, and why those "offerings" or "interventions" are the best - with concrete evidence to back us up. We need more innovation - and the bandwidth to do so.]]> 2023-01-20 14:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451106786 New biz-thought leadership-implementation intersection https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451108927 How would the new director integrate these three areas?]]> 2023-01-20 14:20:01 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451108927 Able to recognize where our sector is and where going. Promote /integrate thought leadership. What /how we can improve and innovate on what we are doing? https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451109527 2023-01-20 14:20:31 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451109527 Management style that maintains the flexibility and autonomy that team members have to do their work. https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451109904 2023-01-20 14:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451109904 Someone who can identify what is working well and keep it (even if it isn't what they are familiar or comfortable with) - how would they go about that? https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451110670 2023-01-20 14:21:25 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451110670 https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451110688 Someone who values staff retention, who tries to help people work on the areas that most interest them when possible, allows people to volunteer for reach assignments to demonstrate new skills]]> 2023-01-20 14:21:26 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451110688 How to ensure that LOE is accurately and appropriately budgeted -- and protected -- for our technical roles. Which relates to technical/thought leadership https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451111863 2023-01-20 14:22:19 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451111863 How would you ensure the process of CSPB and cross-cutting issues that CSPB is an expert in, such as VE and context assessment, are provided to other departments across the business unit and organization? https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451112768 2023-01-20 14:23:00 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451112768 Experienced in change management. https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451116561 2023-01-20 14:26:03 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451116561 Support of technological advancements in our systems and processes. https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451118187 We are at such a disadvantage because we do not have many technological systems in place for grants, finances, or MEL databases. This would also make our processes more effective and efficient. We should think about our department level processes internally, and then advocate and extend that out outside of our department. And the Director of the department should have the right influence to help influence moves outside of the department at the organizational level.]]> 2023-01-20 14:27:17 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451118187 Being able to delegate and think through how to distribute essential tasks across practice directors and team members https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451120535 2023-01-20 14:29:05 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451120535 Someone who can communicate and work with other departments and within the organization to make the case for how we can really work in an "integrated" way something that is being continuously requested (and is good!) https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451122227 2023-01-20 14:30:12 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451122227 Advocating for certain tasks to stay with the department despite the advance of regional offices. https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451122881 We want to keep our fantastic finance team, and we want to make sure these processes stay with CSPB. The new Director should advocate for this, especially as we consider the grant process and how difficult it is. We would like to ensure the new Director advocates for innovation in this space, for CSPB to lead it, and that the Director then supports and influences organizational change.]]> 2023-01-20 14:30:36 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451122881 Someone who is an advocate for us, who can tell our story, and build partnerships: internally with other departments/units/projects and externally in the sector. https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451123201 2023-01-20 14:30:50 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451123201 Thinks beyond the areas/regions that CSPB has experience in and toward new potential areas of growth. https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451123514 2023-01-20 14:31:06 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451123514 Better defining our technical added value and what our role looks like in the coming period vis a vis other departments/unites and the project teams in-country, and advocate for that. This includes facilitating complex steps like revising roles/responsibilities, ensuring staff have LOE to grow technical expertise, etc. https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451126830 2023-01-20 14:33:29 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451126830 What are your strategies for identifying new business opportunities, and how will you support the differentiation of our proposals from others? https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451126945 2023-01-20 14:33:35 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451126945 Practicum interviewing https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451128472 A few of us feel strongly that there should be some practical tests as part of the interview process - to demonstrate that they have the goods. ]]> 2023-01-20 14:34:50 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451128472 Experience on integrated programming https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451137439 Someone with clear ideas for how to integrate CSPB techncial support into non-DRG projects. ]]> 2023-01-20 14:41:13 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451137439 https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451140583 Someone who listens to the staff's perspectives when it comes to organizational changes and can diplomatically but firmly represent them to organizational leadership, and who is practical about bureaucratic issues]]> 2023-01-20 14:43:33 UTC https://padlet.com/aleary13/xu82kxyhzynp1z7j/wish/2451140583