Strategic
HR Planning
We have developed a practical approach to aligning human
resource planning with corporate strategies. This has been applied with success
in a number of different organisations. Because of our recognised capabilities
in this field we were invited to conduct a national series of workshops on
strategic human resource management for HR executives and people managers in Australia. The
series sold out. Similar programmes have been successfully conducted in a
number of other countries.
Board
Effectiveness
Conducted review of effectiveness of board of directors and
their interaction with executive management. Conducted a follow-up to assess
action taken as a result of the initial review with additional matters being
reviewed one year later.
Developing
Managerial and Leadership Capabilities
A very wide range of activities designed to identify
potential high performers then develop managerial and leadership capabilities
have been conducted in a number of different organisations in Australia and
abroad. Participants range from young future leaders through operating, specialist and professional personnel to
frontline management, senior executives and corporate directors. Mentoring and
coaching activities have been incorporated into the programmes where
appropriate. Particular attention has been paid to enhancing senior executive
performance. Conducted global review of leadership development programmes on
behalf of United Nations System Staff College,
Managerial
Leadership
A practical workplace focussed programme designed to
increase personal skills in management and leadership has been conducted in
many different business environments. It creates a flexible and effective [not
complex and conceptual] approach to people management by providing basic
practical guidelines that can be applied at various levels of an organisation
while maintaining a consistency so often lacking in managerial development
programmes. Designed to meet a combination of organisational and
individual objectives this highly participative course can be adapted to
different audiences and enterprises. It has proven an effective cross-cultural
development tool.
Human
Resource Effectiveness
Developed various programmes to increase the contribution
of the HR function to the enterprise. Includes HRM/HRD effectiveness reviews,
identification of business requirements and expectations, definition of
respective roles of the corporate executive team, HR function and operating
executives. Outcomes include the identification of current and projected HR
competencies and suggested development programmes in the context of
organisational requirement and individual aspirations and capabilities. Strong
focus on alignment of business objectives and people management strategies.
Audit
Effectiveness
Successful programme increased the contribution of internal
audit and created strong links between internal and external audit. Reduced
corporate risk and exposure and improved executive and enterprise performance
by enhancing the contribution of the audit team to business effectiveness.
Strategic
Planning
Designed and conducted a number of strategic business
planning retreats and workshops for a range of organisations engaged in retail,
finance, manufacturing, primary production and public administration.
Performance
Management
Developed, introduced, revitalised and replaced performance
management programmes ranging from executive to operating level in a number of
domestic and international organisations based in Australia and overseas. Presented
at world congresses, conducted workshops, executive briefings and operational
training programmes in this field. Conducted an international research project
into effectiveness of performance review programmes.
Executive Coaching
We
have provided many people who have been promoted to senior general
management roles with individually tailored personal coaching to assist them in
making a successful transition from a specialised field where they had high
levels of expertise to become an effective manager. An analysis of current and
future competencies is carried out and an individual professional development
programme prepared. We also provide senior corporate executives with a
practical appreciation of what they should expect from their human resource
function and assist them develop strategic human resource initiatives to meet
the requirements of their organisation.
HR
Coaching
Our wide experience and expertise provides practical
guidance and support for human resource practitioners who are moving from a
specialised role (such as employment, training and development, remuneration
and benefits, employee relations) to a generalist HR role. We help line
managers appointed to an HR role identify and prioritise their individual
competency development needs and we assist operational HR managers
develop capabilities to enable them to fill more senior strategic roles.
Executive
Briefings
Presenting current trends and emerging practices in human
capital capability and business effectiveness.
