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What is the primary focus of the training workshops in the action learning program?
What is the primary focus of the training workshops in the action learning program?
Which stage comes first in the action learning program process?
Which stage comes first in the action learning program process?
What is the purpose of the final presentation in the action learning program?
What is the purpose of the final presentation in the action learning program?
How many training workshops are indicated in the action learning program structure?
How many training workshops are indicated in the action learning program structure?
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What component follows the project kickoff in the action learning program?
What component follows the project kickoff in the action learning program?
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Which method is used for enhancing project management skills among employees?
Which method is used for enhancing project management skills among employees?
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What is the primary role of communities of practice in a workplace?
What is the primary role of communities of practice in a workplace?
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What approach allows junior employees to mentor senior executives?
What approach allows junior employees to mentor senior executives?
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Which of the following best describes the involvement of HR in talent development?
Which of the following best describes the involvement of HR in talent development?
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Which method is focused on helping managers handle critical situations effectively?
Which method is focused on helping managers handle critical situations effectively?
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What is a primary advantage of on-the-job training compared to off-the-job training?
What is a primary advantage of on-the-job training compared to off-the-job training?
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Which of the following is a method involved in off-the-job training?
Which of the following is a method involved in off-the-job training?
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What aspect of employee development is primarily associated with coaching?
What aspect of employee development is primarily associated with coaching?
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Which of the following best describes off-the-job training’s focus?
Which of the following best describes off-the-job training’s focus?
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What benefit is often highlighted for using blended learning approaches in employee training?
What benefit is often highlighted for using blended learning approaches in employee training?
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Which of these actions does NOT fall under the development approaches in employee training?
Which of these actions does NOT fall under the development approaches in employee training?
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During which phase of employee integration would on-the-job training be most relevant?
During which phase of employee integration would on-the-job training be most relevant?
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Which of the following is NOT a notable characteristic of off-the-job training?
Which of the following is NOT a notable characteristic of off-the-job training?
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Which of the following is NOT a method for facilitating learning on demand?
Which of the following is NOT a method for facilitating learning on demand?
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What is the primary purpose of Enterprise Social Networks in the context of learning?
What is the primary purpose of Enterprise Social Networks in the context of learning?
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Which learning resource would be best for a quick, visual tutorial on a specific topic?
Which learning resource would be best for a quick, visual tutorial on a specific topic?
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Which of the following learning methods is most likely to provide immediate feedback?
Which of the following learning methods is most likely to provide immediate feedback?
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What type of community is represented by 'colleagues' and 'external experts' sharing knowledge?
What type of community is represented by 'colleagues' and 'external experts' sharing knowledge?
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What is the goal of retention management?
What is the goal of retention management?
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Which type of turnover is initiated by employees against the organization's wishes?
Which type of turnover is initiated by employees against the organization's wishes?
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How is the turnover rate calculated?
How is the turnover rate calculated?
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Which type of turnover occurs within the first few weeks or months of employment?
Which type of turnover occurs within the first few weeks or months of employment?
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Which of the following best describes differentiated turnover rates?
Which of the following best describes differentiated turnover rates?
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What does involuntary turnover typically indicate?
What does involuntary turnover typically indicate?
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What is a primary characteristic of retention management?
What is a primary characteristic of retention management?
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What is meant by turnover cost?
What is meant by turnover cost?
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What is the main consequence of not developing oneself according to the content?
What is the main consequence of not developing oneself according to the content?
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Which of the following is NOT a principle that supports learning and development?
Which of the following is NOT a principle that supports learning and development?
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What is the purpose of the annual dialog mentioned in the performance management cycle?
What is the purpose of the annual dialog mentioned in the performance management cycle?
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What does 'leaving your comfort zone' represent in the context of development?
What does 'leaving your comfort zone' represent in the context of development?
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What does the performance appraisal process primarily involve according to the content?
What does the performance appraisal process primarily involve according to the content?
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Which factor is identified as a crucial driver for learning?
Which factor is identified as a crucial driver for learning?
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How does the content suggest we can best understand learning needs?
How does the content suggest we can best understand learning needs?
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Which of the following represents a common misconception about development?
Which of the following represents a common misconception about development?
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Study Notes
Basics of Human Resource Management Module 6
- Module is about human resource management and presented by Regina Rastbichler, MA.
- The module is part of a professional development program.
Development - What Does it Mean?
- Development is change over time.
- Lack of development leads to stagnation or regression.
- A negative attitude ("others must do it" or "others are at fault") hinders development.
- Development is personal and holistic, considering age, current condition, crises, and needs.
Principles and Attitudes that Support Learning & Development
- Development requires space, time, and energy.
- Development strengthens personal responsibility; relevant uncertainty and curiosity are key drivers for learning.
- Development involves "disturbance" (leaving the comfort zone) rather than "stability."
- Development is unrelated to social status.
Performance Management Cycle
- Annual dialogue focuses on future and past performance.
- Individual objectives are derived from superior formats, rules, and standards, across units and levels.
- The annual meeting between employee and supervisor is called an "appraisal interview."
Traditional Performance Appraisals
- Looking Back (Past): Reviewing past objectives, evaluating successes and failures, providing feedback on what could be improved.
- Looking Ahead (Future): Planning future tasks/projects, agreeing on SMART objectives, considering potential organizational changes/job profiles, and identifying personal development needs.
A Simple and Practical View on Learning
- Learning occurs when a person/group doesn't know how to solve a problem but understands how to solve the problem.
- Learning needs are best identified by focusing on critical incidents where difficulties are apparent.
What Can Be Learned How?
- Learning can involve knowledge, competence, talent/potential development, training, and experience.
Development Approaches
- Development can occur through aspects of the job (job rotation, coaching, mentoring) on the job or outside of the job (conferences, training)
Advantages of On-the-Job versus Off-the-Job Training
- On-the-Job: Natural and job-related, lower costs, immediate application of knowledge, immediate feedback, monitoring development advances, and motivation to learn.
- Off-the-Job: Expertise and experience of instructors, professional learning environment, focus on training, limited job-related disruptions, and networking among participants from different functions and countries.
Blended Learning
- Blended learning combines various approaches for optimal learning (e.g., dynamic, coaching, group work, presentations, case studies, discussions).
Levels of Training Evaluation According to Kirkpatrick
- Reaction: Participants' immediate reactions to the training.
- Learning: Whether participants acquired the intended knowledge.
- Behavior: Whether training changed participants' daily work behaviors.
- Results: Did the training lead to organizational achievements?
Relation of Learning to Work
- Learning is best achieved in a real-world context.
- Learning requires a protected space outside the daily work environment.
Formal versus Informal Learning
- Formal: Institutionally organized (training courses, programs).
- Informal: Self-directed, occurring organically within daily work activities.
Learning & Development Activities
- Through Experience: Challenging tasks, projects, stretch jobs, job rotation, internal talent markets.
- With and From Others: Mentoring, coaching, learning forums/communities of practice.
- Through Formal: Off-the-job training, being a trainer, and literature.
(Reverse-) Mentoring Relationship
- Mentors (non-reporting line) provide support, network enhancement, knowledge sharing, and guidance.
- Mentees gain access to networks, roles, visibility, professional feedback, and confidence.
Action Learning
- Definition: Strategic learning projects, sponsors, participant identification and preparation, program operation.
- On-Top Management Level: Real projects for diverse teams, focusing on learning.
- Project Evaluation: Experts involved, active line involvement, and promising project potential.
- Follow-up & Implementation: Relevant functions take over responsibility for successful project implementation.
Action Learning Program Operation
- A timeline is laid out for action learning process.
Environment for Learning on Demand
- Learning can take place via various channels such as YouTube tutorials, conferences, off-the-job training, simulations, podcasts, and social networks.
YouTube Tutorials
- Various video tutorials are available for different skill and knowledge areas.
How Would You Approach These Learning Needs?
- Employees may need help using Excel pivot tables, improving project management skills, or learning to deal with critical situations.
Roles in Talent Development
- The process/responsibility for talent development could involve various stakeholders – companies, line managers, and employees, with different roles and responsibilities.
Learning From and With Others | Best Practices
- Communities of Practice: Informal groups focused on knowledge exchange and learning within companies.
- On Enterprise Social Networks: Networks of employees can connect to one another for knowledge exchange.
- Buddy Programs: Experienced colleagues aid younger employees, promoting knowledge transfer.
- Reversed Mentoring: Senior employees learn from junior employees.
- Knowledge Management: Creating connections between knowledge holders and knowledge seekers.
- Internal Blogging: Improves visibility of expertise and makes knowledge accessible.
Development Activities for All Employee Groups
- Development programs to enhance various skills and roles.
Group Work
- A team discusses how to best develop 15 high-potential employees for future leadership roles.
Careers as Managers Versus Expert
- Manager: Focuses on people, budgets, and hierarchical advancement.
- Expert: Deepens knowledge within a specific field, and offers consulting services.
Dual Career Path/Ladders
- Management Track: Progresses through leadership roles (executive to department head).
- Expert Track: Specializes in specific field (consultant to experts).
- Both tracks can potentially have comparable salaries and benefits, depending on their job responsibilities.
Retention Management
- Retention management involves strategies to retain key employees.
Turnover Management
- Turnover: The process of employee departures.
- Voluntary Turnover: Employee initiated.
- Involuntary Turnover: Company initiated.
- Early Turnover: within the first weeks/months of employment.
- Turnover Rate: Number of employee departures during a specific interval, relative to the number of employees.
Differentiated Turnover Rate
- Assessing turnover costs by employee group. Differentiating cost of turnover and differentiating cost of turnover by employee group type.
Turnover Cost
- Visible Costs: Separation, onboarding, hiring, recruitment, and selection.
- Hidden Costs: Loss of productivity, loss of productivity of existing workers (incumbents), employee leaves, vacancy, training, introduction of new hired employees.
Why Retention Management?
- The cost of attracting new skilled employees is 5x higher than retaining existing skilled employees.
- Losing key employees results in high transaction costs and significant loss of knowledge and expertise in a specific function.
Individual Indicators of Intention to Leave
- Indicators of disengagement, such as sudden performance drops, frequent short-term absences, reduced social interactions, and complaints, may indicate employees' intent to leave.
- Expressing or gloating about other job offers or companies may be a potential indicator of dissatisfaction with the current job.
Objectives of Retention Management
- Retaining key employees long-term.
- Reducing skills shortages.
- Optimizing turnover, based on identifying the 'who', 'when', and 'why' of leaving.
- Motivating employees by creating satisfying working conditions.
- Building loyalty/engagement and commitment to the company.
Exit Interview Example: Intel
- A possible example of an exit interview, providing possible causes for employee departures.
Where is the Problem?
- Identifying employees with intention to leave versus those who are satisfied. This can often be observed at various levels within an organization.
Components of a Retention Strategy
- Focuses on identification, reasons for leaving, internal and external factors, turnover cost, potential for consequences, employee retention strategies.
Levels of a Retention Strategy
- Different levels for performing retention analysis, determining the causes of employee attrition, analyzing risk factors based on organizational/management, personnel evaluations, and performance management.
Potential Instruments for Retention
- Providing employment security, offering fair compensation, providing challenging tasks, flexible work schedules, providing development and career opportunities, employee-oriented leadership, possibilities for participation, and opportunities for work-life balance.
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This quiz covers key concepts from Module 6 of Human Resource Management, focusing on development, principles, attitudes that support learning, and performance management. Participants will explore the significance of personal responsibility and the dynamics of performance cycles in HRM.
