Introduction

In the face of increasing competition and pressure to manage resources efficiently, organizations must balance cost control with optimizing workforce performance. For training departments, the challenge lies in demonstrating the tangible impact of their programs on organizational outcomes. A critical factor in achieving this is the ability to conduct a comprehensive analysis of training needs, followed by an effective evaluation of training programs to assess their effectiveness and return on investment (ROI). This course provides professionals with the tools and techniques necessary to analyze training needs, evaluate training outcomes, and ensure alignment with broader organizational and talent development strategies.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Implement best practices in management to optimize training program outcomes.
• Analyze training needs within the larger context of the organizational training cycle, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals.
• Apply various models for training needs analysis and tailor them to their role in talent and development.
• Conduct skills assessments using methods such as critical incident analysis, environmental scanning, and hierarchical task analysis.
• Understand the connection between competencies and talent development, particularly in leadership and high-demand areas.
• Recognize the importance of evaluation in determining the effectiveness of training programs and justifying the investment in talent development.
• Evaluate training initiatives at different levels to measure both immediate outcomes and long-term organizational impact.
• Create a practical action plan for applying these strategies within their organization.

Course Outline

Day 1: People Management and Effective Team Leadership

• Exploring socio-technical management principles in talent development.
• Techniques for enhancing communication and motivating teams to achieve optimal results.
• Empowering employees to elevate performance and cultivate strong team dynamics.
• Strengthening coaching skills and managing virtual teams effectively.
• Review: Applying HR analysis principles to leadership development strategies.

Day 2: Strategic Planning and Negotiation for Impact

• Analyzing the strategic planning process for gaining a competitive edge.
• Using SWOT analysis to create effective talent development strategies.
• Understanding the role of vision, mission, and contingency planning in talent management.
• Developing negotiation strategies and evaluating their impact on leadership development.
• Review: Case studies of global talent development successes and challenges.

Day 3: Operational Excellence and Introduction to Training Analysis

• Best practices from top-performing organizations in talent and development.
• Benchmarking strategies and fostering employee commitment to drive business success.
• Introduction to the five key areas of training activities and their cost efficiency.
• Establishing unit costs for training analysis and ensuring inclusivity in talent development.
• Review: Methods for evaluating the effectiveness of operational training delivery.

Day 4: Training Delivery, Evaluation, and Industry Trends

• Applying a 10-step process for delivering and evaluating training programs.
• Exploring evaluation methods for training materials, instructors, and participants.
• Identifying current trends in digital talent development and their implications for future training.
• Engaging in practical exercises and case studies to assess the effectiveness of internal versus external training solutions.
• Review: Analyzing the evolving trends in talent development training.

Day 5: Evaluation Techniques and Applying Training Analysis

• Analyzing factors that improve training effectiveness, including pedagogical versus andragogical methods.
• The role of testing and accountability in evaluating training outcomes.
• Understanding how competencies impact the success of talent development strategies.
• Preparing for HR analyst certification and applying learned techniques to future development efforts.
• Review: Best practices for developing analytical talent and enhancing leadership capabilities.

Conclusion

This course is an invaluable resource for professionals in human resources and talent development, including talent development specialists and managers. It provides a structured approach to assessing training needs, delivering impactful training, and evaluating the effectiveness of learning programs. By mastering these techniques, participants will be equipped to foster leadership talent, build high-performing teams, and ensure that training and development initiatives make a measurable contribution to organizational success.