The city of Colleyville’s Succession & Workforce Development Program was devised to combat issues confronting municipal governments across the nation—an aging city workforce, populated by baby boomers, and an anticipated labor shortage within Generation X and subsequent generations.
  With strong leadership and innovative strategies, Colleyville plans to succeed by planning for succession. The Colleyville Workforce Development Program partners senior management with junior staff and line personnel to maximize available talent and provide real-world professional development. Candidates in the Workforce Development Program receive individual training and personal development plans. The program also encompasses trusted training tools, such as on-the-job-coaching, inclusion in executive meetings, mentoring, and job shadowing. 
  The important issues of compensation and employee retention are also addressed. The city has restructured its pay plan to effectively respond to fluctuations in comparable salaries and an ever-changing workforce. In a calculated move from standard governmental practice, promotions and raises are performance based—affording outstanding employees an opportunity to reap the greatest rewards.
  At its simplest level, workforce development and succession planning is about identifying critical positions and future vacancies, and preparing existing staff members to smoothly transition into more responsible positions. At its highest level, it represents an understanding that cities are defined by their people, and that making an investment in the growth, development, and retention of those people is simply good government practice.  
  Through its Succession & Workforce Development Program, Colleyville has committed to excellence in its workforce…and its community.

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