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
Organisational effectiveness Productivity & quality

Goals of HRD

Integrating people into business

Individual growth and development

Principles of HRD
1. Principle of development of organisational capability 2. Principle of potential maximisation 3. principle of autonomy maximisation (freedom) 4. Principle of maximum delegation 5. Principle of participative decision making 6. Principle of change management 7. Principle of periodic review

Functions HRD Function ofof HRD

Development function Training, learning & devlpmt Career planning & dvlpmt Performance and potential appraisal Employee empowerment

Maintenance function

Control function

Employee counseling, coaching, mentoring

HR audit

Quality of worklife

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".