Managing HR Processes, Culture & Change

COURSE OVERVIEW
In today’s fast-evolving business environment, effectively managing HR processes, organizational culture, and change is more important than ever. Organizations need a culture that is flexible, adaptable, and responsive to change to achieve sustainable performance. Culture often has a greater influence on organizational effectiveness and long-term success than any other element within the system.

KEY FEATURES
This Managing HR Processes, Culture & Change training course provides participants with:

  • Insight into building strong employee relations
  • Opportunities to review HR policies against industry best practices
  • Strategies to support team leaders in delivering effective people management outcomes
  • Guidance on fostering an effective organizational culture
  • Techniques for navigating and supporting organizational change

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By attending this interactive course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand what constitutes effective HR processes
  • Identify practical steps to strengthen employee relationships
  • Review HR processes to ensure they deliver optimal business value
  • Explore organizational culture and leverage its benefits
  • Build coalitions to support positive organizational change

TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is ideal for:

  • HR professionals, managers, and staff involved in personnel management or training
  • Line managers seeking to enhance their HR knowledge and skills
  • Individuals pursuing a career in personnel management and employee development

TRAINING METHODOLOGY
The program is highly practical and results-focused, based on adult learning principles. It combines short, engaging lectures with structured lessons, interactive discussions, videos, and practical exercises. Action planning, Q&A sessions, and group activities reinforce key concepts in an enjoyable learning environment. Pre- and post-course assessments will gauge learning outcomes and effectiveness.

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1 – Core HR Processes

  • Key Topics:
    • Purpose and objectives of HR
    • Importance of HR best practices
    • The four pillars of effective HR management
    • Developing sound HR policies
    • Understanding the psychological contract
    • Managing conflicting interests
    • Role of HR specialists versus line managers
    • Conducting HR process audits
    • Day 1 review

Module 2 – Best Practice in Employee Resourcing and Reward

  • Key Topics:
    • Employee resourcing strategy and approach
    • Recruitment best practices and organizational “right-sizing”
    • Designing effective grading structures
    • Job evaluation techniques
    • Retirement and succession planning
    • Employee reward strategy and its business impact
    • Day 2 review

Module 3 – Best Practice in Employee Development and Relations

  • Key Topics:
    • Employee development strategy and planning
    • Managing training programs and evaluating ROI
    • Training budget management
    • Building positive employee relationships
    • Performance management
    • Day 3 review

Module 4 – Building a Positive Culture

  • Key Topics:
    • Conducting a culture audit and interpreting results
    • Designing and analyzing staff and pulse surveys
    • Managing collective disputes
    • Employee recognition programs
    • Codes of conduct and compliance
    • Day 4 review

Module 5 – Supporting the Organization Through Change

  • Key Topics:
    • Understanding the change cycle
    • Building commitment and engagement with change
    • Identifying change enablers and blockers
    • Assessing team readiness
    • Developing a coaching approach to management
    • Program review