DEFINE | Management Consultancy & Training

WORKFORCE PLANNING & ORGANISATIONAL STRATEGY

Location

London, UK

Date

From Date: 29-Jan-2024
To Date: 02-Feb-2024

Duration

5 Days

Language

English

Discipline

MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP

Introduction

In today's dynamic business landscape, organizations face constant challenges in aligning their workforce with strategic objectives. This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of workforce planning and contribute to the overall success of your organization.

Objective

Upon successful completion of this course, the delegates will be able to:

Understand the significance of workforce planning in achieving organizational objectives.
Analyze the current workforce to identify critical roles and skills.
Forecast future workforce needs by considering industry trends and external factors.
Develop strategic workforce plans to address skill gaps and talent shortages.
Implement workforce development initiatives, including succession planning and leadership development.
Evaluate the impact of workforce planning on organizational performance and continuously refine strategies.

Audience

This course is tailored for HR professionals, strategic planners, managers, and anyone involved in shaping and executing organizational strategies. Whether you are new to workforce planning or seeking to enhance your skills, this course provides a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding and contribute to your organization's success.

Content

Day 1: Introduction to Workforce Planning and Organizational Strategy

Welcome and Course Overview
Importance of Workforce Planning in Organizational Success
Key Components of Organizational Strategy
Aligning Workforce Planning with Business Goals
Case Studies: Successful Workforce Planning Examples
Group Discussion: Identifying Organizational Challenges

Day 2: Analyzing Current Workforce and Skills Gap

Conducting a Workforce Analysis
Identifying Critical Roles and Skills
Utilizing HR Metrics for Strategic Insights
Skill Gap Analysis Techniques
Technology and Tools for Workforce Analytics
Practical Exercise: Analyzing a Sample Workforce

Day 3: Forecasting Future Workforce Needs

Introduction to Workforce Forecasting
Understanding Industry Trends and External Influences
Scenario Planning for Future Workforce Demands
Predictive Modeling for Workforce Planning
Real-world Applications and Case Studies
Group Activity: Building a Workforce Forecast

Day 4: Strategic Workforce Development

Developing a Talent Pipeline
Succession Planning and Leadership Development
Employee Training and Continuous Learning
Diversity and Inclusion in Workforce Planning
Balancing Internal and External Talent Acquisition
Workshop: Creating a Strategic Workforce Development Plan

Day 5: Implementing and Evaluating Workforce Plans

Change Management in Workforce Planning
Communication Strategies for Implementation
Monitoring and Adjusting the Workforce Plan
Evaluating the Impact of Workforce Planning on Organizational Performance
Continuous Improvement in Workforce Strategies
Final Case Study and Q&A

Certificate

Define Management Consultancy & Training Certificate of course completion will be issued to all attendees.

Methodology

The training course will be highly participatory and the course leader will present, guide and facilitate learning, using a range of methods including formal presentation, discussions, sector-specific case studies and exercises. Above all, the course leader will make extensive use of real-life case examples in which he has been personally involved. You will also be encouraged to raise your own questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your own analysis and experiences. Tests of multiple-choice type will be made available on daily basis to examine the effectiveness of delivering the course.

30% Lectures
30% Workshops and work presentation
20% Case studies & Practical Exercises
10% Role Play
10% Videos, Software or Simulators (as applicable) & General Discussions

Case Studies, Group Discussions, Last Day Review, Assessments will be carried out.

Course Details