{"id":2593,"date":"2019-08-30T10:53:13","date_gmt":"2019-08-30T14:53:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/employment\/?page_id=2593"},"modified":"2023-12-06T13:23:24","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T18:23:24","slug":"tools","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/employment\/ace\/tools\/","title":{"rendered":"Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ACE lays out a sound guiding path for employee development, but it is not a substitute for thorough planning and follow-through. Purpose and accountability are essential to achieving your development goals. ACE provides the following tools to support employees and managers in the development process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>ACE Competency Development Worksheet<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p>The ACE <a href=\"https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/files\/Competency-Development-Worksheet-3.docx\">Competency Development Worksheet<\/a> was created to help managers and employees plan, track, and generally organize development activities. The worksheet was modified from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville\u2019s Individual Development Plan to integrate the components of ACE and add a practical element to the framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ACE <a href=\"https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/files\/Competency-Development-Worksheet-3.docx\">Competency Development Worksheet<\/a> provides extra support to managers and employees who prioritize professional development and appreciate following a systematic approach to the process. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/files\/Competency-Development-Worksheet-3.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/files\/ACE-Competency-Development-Worksheet-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/files\/ACE-Competency-Development-Worksheet-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/files\/ACE-Competency-Development-Worksheet-521x521.png 521w, https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/files\/ACE-Competency-Development-Worksheet-18x18.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/files\/Competency-Development-Worksheet-1.docx\">Competency-Development-Worksheet<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/files\/Competency-Development-Worksheet-1.docx\" class=\"wp-block-file__button\" download>Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>ACE Competency Proficiency Scale<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/files\/ACE-Competency-Proficiency-Scale-3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"270\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/42\/files\/Screenshot-11-270x300.png\" alt=\"ACE Competency Proficiency Scale\" class=\"wp-image-3121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/files\/Screenshot-11-270x300.png 270w, https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/files\/Screenshot-11-768x854.png 768w, https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/files\/Screenshot-11-758x843.png 758w, https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/files\/Screenshot-11-179x199.png 179w, https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/files\/Screenshot-11.png 809w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>ACE Competency Proficiency Scale<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/files\/ACE-Competency-Proficiency-Scale-3.pdf\">ACE Competency Proficiency Scale<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/files\/ACE-Competency-Proficiency-Scale-3.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button\" download>Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p>The ACE <a href=\"https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/files\/ACE-Competency-Proficiency-Scale-3.pdf\">Competency Proficiency Scale<\/a>&nbsp;is designed to help managers and employees measure pre and post training levels of competency proficiency and to provide a context for the varying levels of proficiency possibilities and how proficiency might manifest in the workplace. The scale contains five levels of proficiency that range from fundamental awareness (level 1) to expert (level 5).<\/p>\n<p>The scale is written as a universal measurement of proficiency across all competencies in the ACE framework. In practice, however, users may need to adapt the scale to individual competencies to capture unique nuances and accurately measure pre and post training levels of skill development.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>ACE Coaching &amp; Development Model<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p>The ACE <a href=\"https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/files\/Screenshot-9-4.png\">Coaching and Development Model<\/a> guides managers and employees through the competency development process. The model includes four steps that facilitate the identification of development needs using the competency models, the creation of a development plan, and the measurement of progress toward developmental goals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/files\/Coaching-and-Development-Model.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"244\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/42\/files\/Screenshot-9-4-244x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/files\/Screenshot-9-4-244x300.png 244w, https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/files\/Screenshot-9-4-685x843.png 685w, https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/files\/Screenshot-9-4-162x199.png 162w, https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/files\/Screenshot-9-4.png 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 244px) 100vw, 244px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>ACE Coaching and Development Model<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/files\/Coaching-and-Development-Model.docx\">ACE Coaching and Development Model<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/files\/Coaching-and-Development-Model.docx\" class=\"wp-block-file__button\" download>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>Share the Learning<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Libraries hosts an opt-in listserv that allows employees to share training opportunities and related information with colleagues. To join the listserv, simply send an email to <a href=\"mailto:libtrain@utk.edu\">listserv@listserv.utk.edu<\/a> with &#8220;SUB LIBTRAIN&#8221; in the body of the email. Once subscribed, simply send an email to <a href=\"mailto:libtrain@utk.edu\">libtrain@listserv.utk.edu<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a href=\"https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/files\/LIBTRAIN-Mailing-List-Guidelines.pdf\">LIBTRAIN Mailing List Guidelines<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/files\/LIBTRAIN-Mailing-List-Guidelines.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button\" download>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>Motivation for Your Journey<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Without purpose and action, competencies, coaching, and development activities are like seeds that never sprout. They\u2019re merely good intentions that don\u2019t produce results. Follow-through with your development plans and, along the way, remind yourself of <strong>why<\/strong> you sought improvement in the first place. Use the <i>ACE <a href=\"https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/files\/Competency-Development-Worksheet_10292020-1.docx\">Competency Development Worksheet <\/a><\/i>to plan and track your activities and the <i>ACE <a href=\"https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/files\/ACE-Competency-Proficiency-Scale-3.pdf\">Competency Proficiency Scale<\/a><\/i> to measure your progress. Embrace coaching as a key driver of competency development, and lean on the <em>ACE <a href=\"https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/files\/Coaching-and-Development-Model.docx\">Coaching and Development Model<\/a><\/em> for step-by-step guidance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tools ACE lays out a sound guiding path for employee development, but it is not a substitute for thorough planning and follow-through. Purpose and accountability are essential to achieving your development goals. ACE provides the following tools to support employees and managers in the development process. ACE Competency Development Worksheet The ACE Competency Development Worksheet &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/employment\/ace\/tools\/\">Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":288,"featured_media":0,"parent":2448,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"views\/page-formal.blade.php","meta":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v14.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Tools - Employment - Libraries: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow\" \/>\n<meta name=\"googlebot\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<meta name=\"bingbot\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/old.lib.utk.edu\/employment\/ace\/tools\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Tools - Employment - Libraries: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Tools ACE lays out a sound guiding path for employee development, but it is not a substitute for thorough planning and follow-through. 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