Basic concepts of HRD

HRD???

• HRD = HR + DEVELOPMENT

• HRD is the integrated use of training, organisational devlpmt, and career dvlpmt efforts to improve individual , team and organisational effectiveness

Definition

• HRD is the process of increasing the capacity of the human resource through development. It is thus a process of adding value to individuals, teams or an organisation as a human system

by : American Society for Training and Development

Objectives

Objectives of HRD

equity employability adaptability

Equity

• Develop all employees irrespective of caste, colour, religion, language, race, culture, etc.

• Equal opportunities

Employability • Ability , skills and competencies of an individual

employee to seek gainful employment anywhere.

• Continuously upgrade the skills and competencies of the employees

Adaptability

• Adaptive to organisational change which is continuous

Goals of HRD

Goals of HRD

Integrating people into business

Individual growth and

development

Productivity & quality

Organisational effectiveness

Principles of HRD1. Principle of development of organisational

capability2. Principle of potential maximisation 3. principle of autonomy maximisation (freedom)4. Principle of maximum delegation5. Principle of participative decision making6. Principle of change management7. Principle of periodic review

Function of HRDFunctions of HRD

Development function

Training, learning & devlpmt

Career planning & dvlpmt

Performance and potential appraisal

Employee empowerment

Maintenance function

Employee counseling, coaching, mentoring

Quality of worklife

Control function

HR audit

Governance of ethics

Essentials of a good HRD system

• Good HRD system posses the following qualities:– Top mgt philosophy of HRD– Competent staff– Attitude of managers– Support of union and employees– Use of appropriate HRD system– Periodic renewal exercise– Business relevance of HRD practices

Essentials of HRD manager???

• Business skills• Leadership skills• Consulting skills• Technical skills• Interpersonal skills• Global mindset

Role of HRD manager

• Strategic advisor• HRD system designer and developer• Organisation change consultant• Learning programme specialist• Instructor• Indvl dvlpmt and career consultant• Performance consultant• Researcher

HRD barriers

• Lack of mgt reinforcement• Non supportive organisation culture• Interference from work envt• Lack of awareness

HRD Challenges

• Resourcing and developing talented people• Improving organisational capabilities• Developing leadership skills• Achieving high performance• Creating a quality work envt

• Life is "trying things to see if they work".