As part of an overall talent management strategy, career development initiatives increase the odds that a workforce will be willing, ready, and able to move into the roles that an organisation needs them to play when the marketplace demands change, speed, or innovation.
You know that if your employees aren’t learning, your business will fall behind. If your people aren’t keeping up with the incredible changes that are taking place because of globalisation, technological changes and the like, your company is at risk. But the challenge is more than just meeting the business need for learning. Your employees want the chance to progress their careers and move through the company. So training and development activities are not just to help your organisation keep up – they are things that you have to do to manage your talent and to give you a sustainable competitive edge in an ever increasingly competitive environment both globally and here in the Middle East.
IIR together with international HR expert Lesley Harvey bring you Building Organisational Capability Through Succession Planning And Career Development from 3 – 7 August 2008 in Dubai.
Did you know:
• “The development of talent is becoming more crucial for organisations to acquire or
maintain a competitive edge” (DBM Arabian Gulf)
• Individuals stay with companies longer when they are experiencing personal and
professional growth (Gaffney Corporate Strategies, Inc, in the US)
• Employees who are actively involved in their own personal development are more
satisfied with their work than those who are not (Gaffney) creating greater
engagement, ultimately assisting you to retain your talent
• High performing employees outperform others by 50% on whatever measure you look
at – productivity – sales – efficiency
But it’s not just about development. It’s important that organisations prepare themselves for the contingency of people in critical roles moving on. Has your organisation thought what might happen if the GM decides to leave, or if the Chief Financial Officer opts for early retirement? Succession planning is a vitally important function that can reduce the negative impact of valued staff leaving by having people ready, or well on the way to being ready, to step into the gaps and to ensure continuity. By identifying key positions in the organisation, and seeking out the top talent, organisations can make a start on the road to successful forward planning.
Are you ready to implement structured programmes that will give your staff the opportunity to reach their potential and your organisation a competitive edge?
This programme has been specifically designed for any professionals responsible for the development of staff.
The programme will be of particular interest to:
• HR Directors/Managers/Officers/Specialists
• Career Development Analysts/Officers/Specialists/Coordinators
• Organisational Development and Training Managers
• Management Development Officers
• Career and Succession Planning Managers/Specialists
• Quality and Development Managers
• Personnel and Administration Managers
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