- Talent Management - Talent Management is a deliberate and conscious process of preparing, developing and retaining employees to meet the needs of MCCD now and in the future. It is a system-wide initiative that builds a pipeline of talent so that when opportunities become available, current and potential employees are recruited and selected to fit the needs of MCCD.
- Recruitment - a process of identifying potential employees that fit the values and mission of the organization. It is a comprehensive approach that builds on brand and creates a flow of talent into the organization so that the right people are available to sustain and move the organization forward.
- Selection - a process of matching talent with the job profiles and competencies so that the most qualified individual is hired. It is based on putting the right person in the right seat in the organization.
- Development - a process that focuses on building on strengths in an planned and strategic approach so that individuals can maximize their ability and be available to move within the organization as positions become available.
- Retention - a process that strategically focuses at maintaining talent in the organization by continuing to encourage growth and engagement so that the investment in the individual is realized over time.
- Onboarding - a process that focuses on engaging a new or existing employee into the organization via orientation, mentoring, coaching, and integration into the culture to maximize their effectiveness and commitment.
- Re-recruitment - a process that strategically works to gain recommitment from key employees in the organization with the goal of retention and revitalization.
- "A" players - individuals who have self-identified or been identified as those who have the behaviors, skills, and competencies to excel in the organization.
- "A" positions - positions in the organization that have a high level of importance due to industry need and/or organizational need.
- Determining Potential - Not only focusing on what the person has done but identifying high potential individuals. This applies to current employees and those being hired into the organization.
- Competency Match - Once competencies (skills, attitudes, and behaviors that are needed for success in a position) are identified, they are used to make internal/external hiring and promotional decisions.
- Behavioral Based - Assumption that certain behaviors drive performance. Behaviors help reinforce culture/values.
- Employee Engagement - An individual's personal attachment to his or her work on both an intellectual and emotional level. In other words, employee engagement relates to what employees think and feel about their job, their leaders and the work environment.
- Tailored Development - Planning development for individuals based on their needs and future needs of the organization.
- Leadership Training Programs -
- MCCD- Chair Academy, NILD, WLG, MCBAA Academy, EOLT Programs, etc.
- National- AACC (Future Leaders, etc.), American Council on Education Fellows Program, League for Innovation, Harvard Graduate School of Education, etc.