Developing World-Class Human Resources

Course description and benefits

This course covers how to put in place a world-class human resource strategy that matches their wider organizational objectives. Participants will learn how to create and leverage a culture, and how to encour­age employees to work together. They’ll learn how to identify gaps in human resources, spot and recruit talent, and get the most out of existing employees.

Who will benefit

• Human resources executives
• General managers
• Senior executives
• Project managers
• Management consultants
• NGO executives

Course outline

This course will cover the key components of developing world-class human resources strategies and solutions:

• Overview of the importance of human resource strategies

• Linking business objectives with human resources planning
• Talent management
• Succession planning
• Creating a corporate culture
• Diversity in the workplace

Course outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will:

• Understand the importance of a human resources strategy.
• Be able to design a plan to identify and retain competent staff.
• Know how to develop future organization leaders.
• Understand the benefits of diversity in the workplace.
• Understand how to manage talented employees to the benefit of the organization.

Course format

The course is a combination of classroom time and learning workshops. Classroom sessions are intensive and participative and will include a variety of approaches including lectures, group discussions and practical exercises. A number of guest lectur­ers will also make presentations, aiding the overall learning experience.

Presenters

The course presenters will include top-level industry experts and practitioners.

Course materials

In addition to comprehensive course notes, participants will be provided with course bags, core textbooks and a notebook.

Tea break and lunch will also be provided.