You may be asking yourself – what is Te Tōtara workforce capability framework, why might I want to know about it and how do I get the best out of Te Tōtara resources?
The overall goal of the framework is to value and grow the capabilities of kaimahi in the library and information sector. Te Tōtara framework is guided by a Māori lens using the tōtara tree metaphor. It is a valuable resource for individual kaimahi and for team learning and development.
Some library teams have shared it within their wider organisation as it aligns well with Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Other teams have adapted the framework to suit their team and organisation.
Here’s a breakdown of some of the resources you can use that you will find on the LIANZA website here: https://www.lianza.org.nz/te-totara-workforce-capability/
This webinar Introduction to Te Tōtara Workforce Capability Framework, held on October 21, is a useful guide on what the framework is, why you should be using it and how it can be used.
Have you found the interactive resources to get you started on your capability journey yet? These are documents you can download to plan, develop and record your learning journey. And come back to again and again! Download these interactive resources from the LIANZA webpage >
You can download the Taku Tōtara workbook to record your Te Tōtara journey. The workbook guides you to reflect on the capabilities and to create your own goals for your learning and development.
Short on time but want to use the framework to track your learning journey? Then download the interactive short version of the framework – Pātōtara. You can use it as a quick reference to self-assess or to set some action goals then kōrero with your team leader or manager.
Here are some other useful resources which you will find on the LIANZA webpage
This e-learning module provides:
- an overview of the framework and how it can help guide your learning and development
- a brief summary of the elements of the framework
- strategies to overcome learning blocks for individual learners
- practical steps for leaders to help their teams with their learning and development and why this is important
- the next steps to take to start using Te Tōtara within your organisation.
Introducing Te Tōtara to your team and organisation
- This flyer is a useful tool for introducing the framework to your team and organisation.
- When advocating for the use of Te Tōtara in your organisation this endorsement from sector leaders can be helpful: Sector statement endorsing Te Tōtara Workforce Capability.pdf
Mā te kōrero, ka mōhio, mā te mōhio ka mārama, mā te mārama ka mātau, mā te mātau ka ora.
With discussion comes knowledge, with knowledge comes light and understanding, with light and understanding comes wisdom, with wisdom comes wellness.
