Some of the major benefits your organization will realize from using PD Place™ are summarized below.
Empower Staff - Allow staff to take an active role in their personal growth and development by giving them equal access to upcoming development opportunities. The on-line catalogue in PD Place™ can be accessed at any time, from any computer. Staff can use PD Place™ to better plan personal and professional pathways.
Improve Communication - PD Place™ reduces paperwork and streamlines communication through effective use of standard email. Staff are automatically provided with registration confirmations, change notifications, and reminders.
All emails can be completely customized to suit your districts requirements. Waiting lists can also be fully automated. Administrative staff will avoid having to make hundreds of time-consuming phone calls, and be able to focus on the delivery of quality programs.
Manage Logistics Effortlessly - PD Place™ effortlessly manages all of your PD tasks. The normally overwhelming logistics of running development programs are taken care of for you.
PD Place™ is designed to organize groups, reserve training facilities, secure training equipment, arrange catering services, and collate program evaluations. This dynamic program even handles smaller details such as nametags and parking passes.
Enhance Development Opportunities - Take the time and money you’ll save by using PD Place™ and re-allocate it to improve the quality of your PD sessions, secure the most talented instructors, and discover which new PD topics are in demand with the people you’re training (essential in retaining your top employees).
The course catalogue in PD Place™ is fully searchable on-line, and since no forms are needed for on-line registration, paper and printing costs are virtually eliminated, and can be re-channeled.
Increase Accountability - PD Place™ tracks and records a history of each individual’s professional development. This provides administrators with the tools to more efficiently mentor staff.
Many other reports can also be generated on demand, such as: trainer effectiveness, target groups served, costs of delivery, and budget allocations. These reports are essential in evaluating and improving program effectiveness.
" PD Place™ has reduced paper work by 80% and has saved us several thousands of dollars. "
Rodger Dixie IT Manager (retired)
Limestone District School Board
