Workforce Development TIPS

Theory Into Practice Strategies (TIPS): A Resource Kit for the Alcohol and Other Drugs Field

The Workforce Development (WFD) 'TIPS' Kit provides a unique range of user-friendly and practical WFD tools and resources for the AOD workforce targeted at supervisors, managers, policy makers and other key individuals within the AOD field who are likely to engage in WFD activities and interventions. The kit is designed to assist with the development of strategies to:

• support frontline workers (e.g., mentoring, stress management)
• ensure high levels of skill and knowledge (e.g., professional development strategies, clinical supervision)
• facilitate positive organisational change (e.g., change management tools and resources)
• support effective team work (e.g., approaches to improve cohesion and communication)
• optimise staff motivation and satisfaction (e.g., approaches to effectively supporting and rewarding staff, effective methods of providing feedback).

The TIPS kit consists of:

1. An Overview Booklet 
2. 14 Chapters:

Chapter 1 An Introduction to Workforce Development	Chapter 8 Performance Appraisal
Chapter 2 Clinical Supervision	Chapter 9 Professional Development
Chapter 3 Developing Effective Teams	Chapter 10 Recruitment and Selection
Chapter 4 Evaluating AOD Projects and Programs	Chapter 11 Retention
Chapter 5 Goal Setting	Chapter 12 Worker Performance
Chapter 6 Mentoring	Chapter 13 Worker Wellbeing
Chapter 7 Organisational Change	Chapter 14 Workplace Support