03-1-02 thru 3-02 Executive Staff Retreat

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e e Carol Buttler . Identify a rising star on the management level. - Of the three (3) division managers within the Administrative Services Department, I have selected Susan Kelley as a rising star, although she is not the only manager of the group who exhibits potential. . Describe why this person stands out from the others. - Susan has 10 years of experience with the City of La Porte and over 9 years with another municipality for a total of 19+ years in municipal government. She has experience with presentations to senior management and City Council, as well as, interacting with employees at all levels on a daily basis. - She embraces new ideas and accepts recommendations for improvement positively. She has the desire to succeed not only with her career in the Purchasing field, but also as a part of the City's management team. Susan is firm when dealing with vendors and departments to protect the City's interests, but is willing to be flexible when "gray areas" are appropriate. - Susan has been accepting of my mentoring efforts and has reciprocated these efforts when I have been in need. . Describe what areas you want this person to improve in. - I have asked Susan to improve in mentoring her own staff, becoming more visionary, and anticipating more detailed information needs by her supervisor and senior management. I have asked Susan to assist with projects and to attend meetings in my place that are outside her area of expertise, but that use skills she has developed in her position. . Describe what you plan to do to continue this person's growth. - To continue Susan's growth, she is pursuing certification in Purchasing Management, and is expanding the growth of her staff. I am attempting to provide her the resources she needs to accomplish these goals. By increasing the variety of her duties and having her expect more of her staff, I should be able to rely on her to act as an Assistant Director when needed. - Currently, we also are developing her management skills to increase her comfort level in the role of a division manager.