HR Skills Training

Keeping Talent Management practices current and relevant to an organization is no easy task, especially with the amount and speed of change experienced today.  To equip both Human Resources professionals and managers to make better people decisions, six courses are offered to provide practical advice, knowledge, and tools across the employee lifecycle:
Job Analysis and Competency Design:
  • Mixing Techniques to Identify Essential Job Characteristics
  • Choosing Traits that will Lead to Success on the Job
  • Selecting the Right Type of Competency Framework
Screening and Assessment:
  • Establishing Valid and Reliable Assessments
  • Conducting Fair and Consistent Interviews
  • Introducing Assessments to the Hiring Process
Learning and Development Programs:
  • Building and Maintaining the Psychological Contract
  • Developing Staff through Self-Insight and Experience
  • Creating Support through Coaching and Mentoring
Employer Branding and Recruitment:
  • Creating a Compelling Employee Value Proposition
  • Establishing and Managing an Employer Brand
  • Attracting Talent through the Right Mix of Channels
Selection and On-Boarding:
  • Determining Cultural and Team Fit
  • Identifying Motivators to Keep Engagement High
  • Establishing Trust with the Hiring Manager
Succession Planning and Performance Management:
  • Creating a Strong Bench of Successors
  • Facilitating Accelerated Learning for High Potentials
  • Driving Performance and Organizational Change
The courses are ideal for Human Resources professionals interested in honing their skills and discussing techniques with their peers.  Managers too will benefit from specific training, for example if they are responsible for selection within their region or business unit.

Each course typically runs 3 hours in duration.  A blend of learning techniques are employed, including taught content on contemporary tools and approaches, facilitated exercises to practice core concepts, and discussion about application within the company.
Typical Engagements:
  • Small to mid-sized groups (up to approximately 50 participants) to facilitate discussion
  • Inclusion of company-specific tools and processes, as well as current Talent Management challenges
  • In-person or virtual training formats (please note that activities will differ depending upon choice)
The Brass Tacks:
  • Cost per course is $3,250
  • Consultation included to ensure alignment to internal tools and processes
  • Copies of Misplaced Talent: A Guide to Better People Decisions provided to each participant
  • Travel to and from client location may incur extra cost