Strategic Workforce Planning

Introduction to Workforce Planning

• Importance of workforce planning in business strategy.
• Aligning workforce requirements with organizational objectives.

Identifying Workforce Gaps and Needs

• Assessing current workforce capabilities.
• Tools for gap analysis.

Forecasting Future Talent Needs

• Methods for forecasting short-term and long-term talent requirements.
• Impact of technology and market shifts on workforce planning.

Workforce Analytics

• Utilizing data to drive workforce decisions.
• Key workforce metrics and analytics tools.
• Case Study: Strategic Workforce Planning in Action
• Real-life case study analysis and group discussion.

Workshop Activity:

• Develop a strategic workforce plan for an evolving organization.

Organizational Design

Introduction to Organizational Design

• Principles of organizational design.
• Types of organizational structures (hierarchical, flat, matrix, network).

Creating an Agile Organization

• Importance of agility in today's business environment.
• Designing structures that support innovation and adaptability.

Role of HR in Organizational Transformation

• HR’s role in restructuring, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Managing the human side of organizational change.

Designing for Employee Engagement and Performance

• Creating a structure that promotes employee engagement.
• Aligning job roles with organizational strategy.

Case Study: Redesigning Organizational Structures

• Participants will analyze an organizational restructuring case study.

Workshop Activity:

• Redesign an organization structure to enhance performance and adaptability.

Change Management in HR

 

Introduction to Change Management

• Key concepts and models (ADKAR, Kotter’s 8-step change model).
• The role of HR in facilitating organizational change.

Overcoming Resistance to Change

• Identifying and addressing sources of resistance.
• Strategies for effective communication and engagement.

Leading Organizational Change

• HR as a change leader: building change capability in teams.
• Change agents and stakeholder management.

Measuring the Impact of Change

• Tools and techniques for assessing change success.
• Continuous improvement and feedback mechanisms.

Case Study: Managing Change in a Large-Scale Transformation

• Group analysis of a real-life organizational change project.

Workshop Activity:

• Develop a change management plan for a major HR initiative.

Career Planning and Talent Development

 

Introduction to Career Planning

• Understanding career paths, ladders, and lattices.
• Aligning individual career goals with organizational objectives.

Developing Talent and Leadership

• Succession planning and talent pipelines.
• Identifying high-potential employees and creating development plans.

Learning and Development Strategies

• Designing L&D programs that drive business results.
• Leveraging technology and e-learning platforms.

Building a Culture of Continuous Learning

• Fostering a learning and development culture across the organization.
• Role of HR in promoting lifelong learning.

Case Study: Talent Development in a Growing Organization

• Analysis of career planning and development initiatives in leading companies.

Workshop Activity:

• Design a career development framework for different levels of an organization.

Performance Management and Employee Engagement

 

Introduction to Performance Management

• Key components of effective performance management systems.
• Aligning performance with strategic goals.

Building an Engaging Employee Experience

• Creating an environment that fosters motivation and high performance.
• Using employee feedback to improve engagement.

Performance Reviews and Feedback Mechanisms

• Structuring effective performance reviews.
• Providing constructive feedback and coaching for development.

The Role of Technology in Performance Management

• Utilizing HR tech solutions for real-time performance tracking.
• Analytics-driven performance insights.

Case Study: High-Performance Cultures

• Examining organizations that have successfully integrated performance management with engagement strategies.

Workshop Activity:

• Develop an integrated performance management system that boosts engagement and productivity.