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INTRODUCTION

Manpower Planning is now a critical factor in the longer term ability of International Business to compete globally.. It is now seen as a key business requirement, organisations must have a clear strategy, to support the Manpower Planning process, we will discuss a number of real life strategies and approaches.

Having a clear strategy will enable informed decisions to be made to achieve a balanced approach, how to assess and when to develop current staff or, actively recruiting external candidates into the company to satisfy future requirements.

In this Masterclass we will consider how to maximise the use of resources in order to develop the right people at the right time for the future demands on the business. Having attended the Masterclass you will have gained sufficient knowledge and insights to put them into practice immediately after the programme and you will:

Understand how to predict and therefore manage future trends
Consider the balance between managing individuals careers and business needs
Appreciate the relationship between operational and human resource management
Be able to use the most appropriate approach to your business manpower planning process
Develop your process management skills in order to maximize the use of resources
Learn and be able to implement new dynamic manpower planning systems

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

Consider a number of strategic models for manpower planning
Master and be able to use methods to explore predictive trends.
Be able to convert predictive data into a monetary value
Re-energise interviewing, appraisal processes and systems
Create a methodology to present business information effectively
Be aware of organisational measurement tools and those that can be applied to individuals
Develop business techniques in order to manage the manpower planning process
Discuss a number of clearly worked examples from the world of International Business for your reference and use back at work
Plan and implement action plans for self and individuals/managers involved in the Manpower Planning process

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

Mainly using interactive techniques, taking into account individuals experience - using discussions, analysis by the participants and case studies with appropriate inputs from the Programme Leader
Allowing time to explore options, testing benefits/potential pitfalls and various courses of action depending on the situation or requirement
Sharing of a number of global frameworks, methodologies, assessment of theories and, group presentations and discussions etc
The aim is to produce practical outcomes at all times - accordingly, participants will be encouraged to form into small groups to look at specific topics in depth as the programme develops
Delegates will experience a relaxed, friendly and supportive environment, evidence suggests that delegates learn best and remember more in such environments
There will also be the opportunity to discuss individual circumstances on a one to one basis with the Programme Leader if required

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

DAY 1 - The dynamic role of manpower planning

Introductions, programme, objectives and ways of working
HR models and how to satisfy potential future organisational structures
The growing business importance of HR manpower planning (HRMP)
The changing shape of organisations and work requirements - the effects on today’s organisation
Trends - right sizing; what’s appropriate - use of decision making tools and examples
The four main areas of manpower planning - Strategic focus, Data and analysis, manpower planning and people development including case study
Daily review

DAY 2 - The strategic focus on manpower planning from first principals

The new HR strategic map
How to use a strategic template - exercise and case study
Measuring organisational maturity - a trigger for manpower planning activities - exercise
Converting strategy into workable plans, the collection and analysis of business data to trigger appropriate action - including exercise
Techniques for delivering on time and on budget
Daily review

DAY 3 - Manpower, forecasting and trend analysis

Understanding trends - examples and exercise
Use of predictive software to support the supply of manpower
How to measure relationships and understand results - exercises
The need for using unit costs - exercise
Individual measurements, exactly how competencies are structured
Managing expectations and individual’s needs
Measuring and forecasting individuals performance using behavioral techniques
Daily review

DAY 4 - Manpower supply - Business planning and manpower re- engineering

Selecting the “right” principal for manpower supply
Consider the three approaches to succession planning
The use of pre selection for key posts - the role of psychometric testing, emotional intelligence assessment centre’s, agreements and visual development maps
Business review – why manpower planning should be considered and where it has an impact - including case study
Daily review

DAY 5 - Making the Manpower planning process fit together to maximize results

The use of management tools and techniques to achieve maximum effect
Why performance appraisals on their own don’t work for selection into development pools
Three approaches, talent pool, individual selection and head hunting
The cooperation needed in order to achieve the business benefits
How the whole manpower planning process should ‘fit’ together
Final review and presentation of certificates and CPE points

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