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

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I e e I I Martha Gillett I . Identify a rising star on the management level. - Sharon Harris, Assistant City Secretary I . Describe why this person stands out from the others. I, - Sharon has an extremely large desire to learn and be a great leader. She views her position at the City of La Porte as an opportunity I and wants to know all aspects of the City Secretary's Office as well as the entire City. She has enrolled in the Texas Municipal I Clerk's Association Certification Program. She would like to gain all the knowledge, experience and expertise to become the next City Secretary when I retire. She has the respect of her staff due I to treating them with respect. She likes working in a positive environment and never meets a challenge that she can't find a solution for. She wants the job done right and improved on the I next time it is done. She is dedicated to serving the public and co- workers. I . Describe what areas you want this person to improve in. I - I would like to see Sharon not be so critical of herself and allow herself the opportunity to learn without the burden of worrying I about the knowledge she has not yet gained. As she grows in her position, I want her to keep in mind balancing both work and home life. I . Describe what you plan to do to continue this person's I growth. - In addition, I want to afford her more opportunity to interact as 1 part of the Executive Staff Team. She is new to this position and I don't feel she has been fully accepted as an assistant member of Executive Staff I recognize her talents and want her to have the 1 opportunity for others to recognize her abilities as well. I plan on continuing to provide Sharon with the opportunities to - 1 learn all areas of my office. I will work with her to develop a schedule for obtaining her certification. I will place her in charge of projects so she has the opportunity to demonstrate and gain I additional leadership skills and opportunities.