Learning Resources

Learning Resources in this toolkit include books, videos and courses. You can choose the resource that best suits your needs. Completing a quick learning style assessment may help you determine the best way for you to meet your learning needs.

Courses

Links to a variety of websites are provided below to give you some options as you develop your learning plan. In addition to this listing, your department's Human Resources office may have a list of preferred vendors of custom training.
Course approvals and registrations will continue to be managed through the process established in your department. Contact your Human Resources office for information on course approvals and registrations.

•	The GoA Learning Centre	•	University of Alberta, Faculty of Extension
•	Senior & Executive Managers' Development Program	•	University of Alberta, Faculty of Extension, Business Programs
•	Management Development Program	•	University of Alberta, Faculty of Extension, Government Studies
•	Key Learning Programs for Managers & Senior Professionals	•	University of Calgary, Faculty of Continuing Education
•	Key Learning Programs for Senior & Executive Managers	•	The Banff Centre of Management
•	Athabasca University

As you are reviewing course options you may consider the following:

Does the content clearly fit with your required learning needs?

In addition to reviewing information in the program brochure you can contact the individuals managing the course for further information and if you know of anyone who has attended they may be a good source of information as well. Staff in your human resource's office may also be a good contact for you.

What is my available time and the costs to attend?

You may wish to review your learning plan for the year and determine how you best want to meet your learning needs given the time and resources available. A discussion with your supervisor and/or staff in your human resource's office may help you make some decisions.

Books

Available on loan free of charge to all Alberta public service employees.

Alberta Public Service employees can borrow books from the Alberta Government Library - Labour Building Site. Prior to requesting a book, you will need a NEOS Library card which can be obtained from the library serving your ministry.

Search the Library Catalogue

Search for materials by connecting to the Library Catalogue:
1. Click on Alberta Government Library.
2. The drop-down menu under "Search" allows you to search the library catalogue by title, author, subject, series, or periodical title. Suggestions of competency based subject words you can use are listed below.
3. Search for materials located in the Labour Site Library by selecting Library : The Alberta Government Library-Labour Building from the drop-down menu.
4. Click the Search button on the top right of the screen after you have entered your search terms in order to run your search.
5. Be sure to document the title and call number of the book.

Borrow Material

To request a book, please click on Book Request (this is for APS employees only).

Phone, fax, email, or come in to the Labour Site Library.

Material can also be requested by contacting the library serving your ministry.

Core Competency	Subject Words which bring up book lists that address each competency (these subject words must be inserted into the browse search section)
Adaptability	Cooperativeness, Flexibility, Organizational Change, Work Ethic, Management
Client Focus	Customer Services, Customer Relations, Government Productivity, Quality Assurance
Communication	Business Communication, Oral Communication, Character, Nonverbal Communication, Mentoring in Business, Interpersonal Communication
Organizational Awareness	Management, Organizational Change, Strategic Planning, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Government Productivity
Problem Solving and Judgement	Decision Making, Problem Solving, Values
Results Orientation	Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Learning
Teamwork	Teams in the Workplace, Group Decision Making, Self-Directed Work Teams
Role-Specific Competency
Developing Others	Managing Work Performance, Management
Impact and Influence	Teams in the Workplace, Interpersonal Communication, Leadership
Innovation	Creative Thinking, Executive Ability, Leadership, Entrepreneurship
Leadership	Leadership, Executive Ability, Management, Success in Business, Mentoring in Business
Relationship Building	Customer Relations, Mentoring in Business, Success in Business, Organizational Effectiveness
Resource Management	Information Resource Management, Performance Measurement, Government Productivity, Human Capital, Knowledge Workers
Self-Management	Self Realization, Time Management, Career Development, Work and Family, Self Improvement and Wellness
Strategic Thinking	Strategic Planning, Leadership, Organizational Change

Videos

Available on loan free of charge to all Alberta public service employees.

Videos on a variety of subjects including career development, leadership, management, and public speaking are available on-loan free of charge for any Alberta public service employee.

Human Resource Management, Career Resources, and Occupational Health and Safety videos are available through the Alberta Government Library – Labour Building Site, Audio-Visual Services. Through this link you can search the online audio-visual catalogues. A video on-line order form is available, or videos can be order in-person, by phone, fax or email.

If you are looking for videos under a certain competency, please see the suggested listings/links below:

Core Competency	Video Categories in the audio-visual catalogues which address the Competency
Adaptability	Change, Leadership, Stress, Teamwork
Client Focus	Customer Service
Communication	Assertiveness, Communication/Listening, Coaching, Management, Leadership
Organizational Awareness	Change
Problem Solving and Judgement	Creative Thinking, Psychology
Results Orientation	Negotiation, Project Management, Teamwork
Teamwork	Communication/Listening, Meetings, Teamwork
Role Specific Competencies
Developing Others	Appraisal/Self Evaluation, Leadership
Impact and Influence	Creative Thinking, Communication/Listening, Leadership, Public Speaking
Innovation	Customer Service, Change, Creative Thinking, Management
Leadership	Leadership, Change, Assertiveness, Coaching, Teamwork
Relationship Building	Communication/Listening, Teamwork, Management, Leadership
Resource Management	Management, Motivation
Self-Management	Appraisal/Self Evaluation, Assertiveness, Career Development, Coaching, Motivation, Stress, Wellness
Strategic Thinking	Change, Creative Thinking, Leadership

Last Review / Update: 2007-11-15