HR Strategies:

Learning, Training and Development

Dr. IQBAL, Assistant Professor, Business Admin Dept., Preston University

Sequence of Presentation
o Training Defined, Objectives
o Elements of HR Development
o Induction of Employees
o Types of Training
o Principles of Training
o Trends in Training

Lear ning, Tr aining and Development

Objective: To Ensure that Organization has the Talented People
Available with Needed Knowledge; Skills and Competence Level
Education: Development of
Knowledge, Values and
Understanding

Learning: Acquisition of General

Knowledge and Skills through Study and
Experience

Training: To cover Essential Workrelated Skills, Techniques &

Knowledge

Development: To Acquire New or

Advanced Skills, Knowledge, and View
Points, Thru Learning &Training Facilities

Learning, Training and Development

What is the Strategic HRD

Introducing
Eliminating
Modifying; and
Guiding

Processes

Equipped With
Individuals
Teams

Skills,
Knowledge, and
Competencies

To Do Current &
Future Business
Tasks

Lear ning, Tr aining and Development

Aim of Strategic HRD
To produce Integrated
o To Develop Intellectual Capital
Framework for Developing
Thu Learning
oPeople
To Provide
LearningCulture
Environment
& Formulation of
oOrganizational
To Promote Individual
Needs
and
Individual Learning
oStrategies
To Increase Employability

Learning
Culture

Formulati
on of
Learning
Strategies
Individual
Learning
Strategies

Integrated Framework

Lear ning, Tr aining and Development

Growth of
Personal
Ability Thru
Learning New
or Advanced
Skills

Education

Planned
Modifying
Behavior to
Achieve
Business
Goals

Development

Permanent
Change in
Behavior

Training

Learning

Elements of HRD
Dev. of
Knowledge,
Values &
Understanding

Lear ning, Tr aining and Development

Creating Learning Culture - 1
Develop and Share the Vision
Belief in a Desired and Emerging
Future

Use Coaching Techniques

Finding Talent and Encouraging
them to Identify Options

Supportive Learning
Environment to Discover and
Apply Learning Capabilities

Empower Employees Freedom

to Manage their Work

Lear ning, Tr aining and Development

Creating Learning Culture - 2
Guiding Employees
To Provide Resource and
Feedback

Align Processes with the

System: Get Rid of
Bureaucratic System

Managers as a Role Models

Employees See Way of
Productive Thinking &
Behaving in Managers

Encourage Networks
Interpersonal Skills Building
Communities

Organizational Learning Strategy Principles

(Harrison, 1997)

Developing Un-ambiguous
Strategy to Promote Thinking
and Knowledge Creation

Focusing on Core Values &

Objectives Facilitating
Organizational Learning

Communicating
Vision to Promote Strategic Thinking at all Levels

Challenging People to Reexamine What They Taken

for Granted

Developing Conducive and

Innovative Learning
Environment

Induction
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

What is an Induction ?
When it is Done?
Why it is Done?
Who Does it?
Where it is Done

How it is Done?
By HR People

Induction Employee Socializing

Process Used to Welcome new
Employee (s) to the Company
Prepare them for their New Roles

Induction Employee Socializing

Socializing with Organization
Vision, Mission, Goals, Values
and Philosophy

Less Stress While

Working

Routine for Leave, Dress Code,

Legal Compliance

Reduces
Employee Anxiety

HR Practices, HSE, and Job,

Structure

Reduces Stat-up
Costs

Induction - Benefits
Lower Turnover

Reduce Training Costs

Facilitate Learning

Increase Productivity

Improve Employees
Morale

Brings Sense of
Belongings

Induction Checklist
Formal Greeting and Introduction
Explanation of JD and Responsibilities
Job Terms and Conditions
Training to be Received
Expectation Attendance, Conduct &
Appearance

Induction Checklist
Job Standards, Production / Service Goals
Performance Appraisal
Safety Regulations
Chain of Command
Organizations VMCV and Structure

Induction Packet

Facilities Map

Co.
Organizational

C/o Policy &

Procedure

Key Terms
Technical

Code of
Conduc
t&
Dress

Induction Packet

Company Holidays
and Events

Tele Directory &

Superannuation and
Key Contact Details
Pension Benefits

List of Fringe Benefits

Job Description

Types of Training
On the Job Training

Off the Job Training

Types of Tr aining o n t h e Jo b Tr a i n i n g
On The Job Training

Drawback of OJT

o Hands on Experience

o Un-structured Training Environment

o Conducted by Supervisor

o Supervisors Poor Training Skills

o Easy to Organize

o Customers Show Dissatisfaction on

Poor Handling by such Trainees

o Low Cost

Types of Training

Off-The Job Training Away From Workplace

o Conference / Discussion
o Vestibule Training
o Programmed Instruction
o Computer Based

Principles of Training
Supportive Learning
Environment

Developing Deep Levels

of Thinking & Application

Self-Motivation &
Independence Learning

Assessment Practices are

an Integral Part Learning

Reflection of Learners
Requirements in
Learning Program

Connect Learning with

Practice Beyond
Classroom

Tr ends in Training
Operational Learning
Addressing Specific Needs
Action Learning Working
on Specific Project
and Downsizing

of Training
Material- Micro-Lecturing

Infotainment (Information +
Entertainment)

Diversity in Training Selfpaced and Away from

Classroom
Drop in Centre A/V, mp3
and mp4, Use of Mobile
Technology
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