Sort by: Month (Programme Calendar) Sort by: In-House Training / Custom Programme Sort by: Programmes/Topics/Series      •  Strategic Human Resource Practices & Plans      •  Managing Diversity: Making the Most of Your Workplace      •  Training & Learning Needs Analysis in Practice Download a print friendly version HERE (requires Acrobat Reader) Course Title STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTICES AND PLANS Course Code HR: SHRP&P Course Overview People are key to the achievement of organisational goals – perhaps even the most important competitive edge. Integrating strategies for people with overall organisational strategies is important if the latter are to be achieved. By the end of the course, participants will be able to apply the principles of strategic human resource management in the workplace. Target Audience HR and personnel professionals who have previously operated at a tactical level and who wish to ensure that they make a strategic impact on organisations. Selected Session Topics - Strategic human resource management – reality or    rhetoric? - Choices in strategy formulation:    • The options in developing HR plans.    • Advantages and disadvantages of different Approaches. - Aligning HR strategy with organisational goals:    • The principles of HR strategy    • The levels of HR strategy    • Putting people management at the heart of the organisation - Change and HR strategy:    • Change as the inevitable consequence of HR strategy – using       it effectively    • Methods of change management - Evaluation in strategic HRM:    • Measures of success and benchmarking - Committing the organisation:    • Getting plans accepted at the top level    • Getting the whole organisation’s commitment - Into reality – action planning:    • Taking stock of learning    • What to do next Key Take-Away - Getting HR strategy accepted by the organisation. - How HR fits with organisation strategy. - Gaining the ‘buy-in’ from key players in the organisation. - Measuring success. Back to top Download a print friendly version HERE (requires Acrobat Reader) Course Title MANAGING DIVERSITY – MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR WORKFORCE Course Code MD - MtMoYW Course Overview The people within a company, are what distinguishes a great organisation from a poor one. For organisations to remain competitive their greatest asset – the employees – need to be retained and remain motivated. Employers must seek to develop every individual talent of each member. Managing diversity is about valuing the differences people from varied backgrounds bring to an organisation and nurturing these. This not only can lead to improvements in customer care, but can also attract and retain talent. Therefore, it is about promoting a culture which encourages different groups to work together without prejudice, bullying or stereotyping. This course is concerned with recognising diversity as an opportunity and not a challenge. Target Audience Anyone who is new to the concept of diversity, especially line managers, and those who wish to discover how to add value to their business through their people. Selected Session Topics - What are the issues affecting different ‘groups’ of    people – including education, employment and    promotion prospects - Effective communication to build    productiverelationships - Why everyone is uniquely different - Personal ‘models’ of the world and internal ‘filters’ - Assertiveness vs bullying Key Take-Away - Discover what is diversity. - Maximise performance and service delivery. - Harnessing the creativity of individuals. - Know how to recognise the diversity of your clients. - Discover what is ‘best practice’ and its place within the    workplace. Back to top Download a print friendly version HERE (requires Acrobat Reader) Course Title TRAINING & LEARNING NEEDS ANALYSIS IN PRACTICE Course Code T&LNAiP Course Overview There is an increasing recognition of the need for effective learning and training to deliver corporate strategy. This course looks at when an analysis is appropriate, how it might be conducted, how the outcomes can be linked back to the organisation’s strategy and how evaluation of training and learning can be addressed before any plans are implemented. Target Audience HR and development specialists, or other managers, who want to have effective and competent people in their organisations through a planned approach to development. Selected Session Topics - Why undertakea training / learning need analysis - Analysis in practice - Triggers for the analysis - Methods, tools and instruments - Briefing participants and managing expectations - Analysing results - Strategies for learning - Evaluation criteria and methods - The action plan Key Take-Away - Understanding the need for a training / learning needs analysis. - Able to relate the analysis to organisational strategy. - Discover the range of tools and techniques available. - Learn how to conduct a structured training / learning needs    analysis. - Getting evaluation criteria in place as part of the analysis. - Managing expectations. - Presenting the results. Back to top MORE INFORMATION + View the CPE Programme Schedule HERE (requires Acrobat Reader) + Download the CPE Programme Confirmation Form HERE (requires Acrobat Reader) + View the MDPs Programme Schedule HERE (requires Acrobat Reader) + SIDC Website Link HERE

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