Irish Vocational Education Association

The IVEA plays an active role in promoting the policies and practices of Partnership throughout the VEC Sector.

Partnership is an active relationship between management and staff based on a shared interest to secure the competitiveness, viability and prosperity of the VEC.

To ensure that the voice of everyone in the organisation is heard
To deliver excellence within the organisation for the benefit of our customers
To create a sense of ownership and pride within the organisation
To inform and consult staff on matters of importance to them

Teamwork:	Encourage staff to be clear on their own role and on collective responsibility to achieve success through the VEC team. Encourages and supports others in pursuit of VEC goals.
Cooperation:	Works well with others to achieve a common aim and works to establish common ground providing support where possible.
Leadership:	Promotes behaviour that is in the best interests of the VEC, its staff and customers at all times. Motivates and encourages others to take ownership of the VEC objectives and promotes a shared vision of the future.
Participation:	Welcome all staff to actively make their contribution to the service delivery of the VEC. Each person at every level in the organisation is encouraged to participate.
Customer Centered:	Recognises that customers are the purpose of the VECs existence and approaches every initiative with their interests in mind.
And are enabled by effective
Communications:	Explains the issues of the day and the outcomes expected are understood by all staff. Shares information with all stakeholders at an early stage.

VEC National Partnership Forum:	The VEC National Partnership Forum was set up to support VECs in the implementation of modernisation of and change. It makes use of the expertise and skill of management and staff to implement change accross the 33 VECs. IVEA’s General Secretary, Michael Moriarty, is also co-chairperson of the VECNPF.
IVEA and Trade Unions Consultative Forum:	This forum has utilised the expertise of management and staff representatives to develop and agree key Sectoral Codes such as those for dealing with complaints of Bullying and Harassment in the workplace and Grievance and Disciplinary Procedures.

Affiliated organisations	Website
VEC National Partnership Forum	www.vecnpf.com
National Centre for Partnership and Performance	www.ncpp.ie

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