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Task summary
For this task you are required to conduct research and develop a briefing report to inform the development of the Human Resources Strategic Plan for a case-study business. You must then present the briefing report to the management team (Assessor) to seek feedback and approval and develop the Human Resources Strategic Plan.
Case - King Edward VII College
Prepare briefing report
1. Prior to developing the Human Resources Strategic Plan, you are required to develop a briefing report to present to the CEO and Senior Managers.
2. Review the King Edward VII College's Strategic Plan that sets out the College's
strategic objectives and operational priorities.
3. Conduct research and prepare a briefing report regarding information on, and recommendations for the Human Resources Strategic Plan for presentation at a meeting with the CEO and Senior Managers that addresses the following:
An overview of King Edward VII College's human resource requirements for the next three years, as identified from the scenario information and Strategic and Operational Plan and workforce information you have been provided with.
» A review and analysis of emerging trends and practice that may impact on human resources management in King Edward VII College, and strategies to address these. This should also include a review of any new technology relevant to King Edward VII College and all of its departments and staff, and impacts on job roles and design.
» A review of any recent and potential changes to industrial and legal requirements that will impact on the King Edward VII College workforce.
» A review of the number and type of staff that will be needed to meet the company's strategic direction, skill requirements for new and existing staff, and options for sourcing required staff. You must review the following range of options for sourcing staff and briefly analyse the costs and benefits of each approach to the College:
casual labour
new graduates or trainees off shore workers outsourcing
contractors or consultants.
4. The philosophies and values you believe should underpin King Edward VII College's human resources management, as well as the policies and procedures that are required to ensure this. Review the scenario information to identify gaps in existing policies, procedures and systems to identify gaps.
5. Recommended human resources strategic directions based on scenario information, research conducted and review of Strategic Plan. As a minimum, your Human Resources Strategic Plan should include three priority areas and objectives and targets.
6. Your report should cover the topics in sufficient detail and set out in a professional report format with heading to separate the information. Ensure the language is appropriate for the audience, clear, concise, grammatically correct and free from errors.
When you have completed your report, send the briefing report via email to your assessor as though they are the CEO at least 2 working days prior to the planned meeting (your assessor will have advised you of the date and time on which you need to conduct the meeting). Your email must include a brief outline of the purpose of the meeting and the date and time and duration for the meeting (the meeting will be approximately 30 minutes).
Conduct meeting
7. You are required to conduct the meeting to discuss the briefing report you have developed to inform the development of the Human Resources Strategic Plan. The purpose of the meeting is to present information and recommendations for the Human Resources Strategic Plan and to discuss ideas and seek feedback.
8. Your assessor will play the role of the CEO and your assessor will identify a number of your fellow students to play the roles of Marketing Manager, Finance Manager, Administration Manager and Academic Manager.
9. At the meeting, you are required to
» Provide an introduction to the meeting and state the purpose of the meeting.
» Explain the key points from the briefing paper, as well as provide the opportunity for questions.
» Seek input on all aspects of the briefing paper for the development of the Human Resources Strategic Plan including:
Asking Managers about their preferences for human resources requirements including all of those explored in the report.
Discussing and agreeing on the philosophies, values and polices that you
have identified for King Edward VII College's human resources management
Discussing the cost and benefits of the recruitment sourcing options and deciding which will suit the new College campuses.
10. Write ideas up on a whiteboard or butcher's paper. You will need to use the ideas
you write up in the Assessment Task.
11. Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills including: Speaking clearly and concisely
Using effective non-verbal communication skills to encourage audience interest Responding to questions
Asking questions to seek feedback
Use of active listening techniques to confirm and clarify understanding.
12. Your assessor will provide feedback on some additional areas for consideration in the development of the Strategic Plan. You will need to incorporate this into the development of the Strategic Plan in Assessment Task 3.
Develop the Human Resources Strategic Plan
13. You are now required to develop the Human Resources Strategic Plan using your research and input from the meeting. Use the template provided by your assessor to develop your plan, ensuring that you complete all sections of the plan and clearly state strategic objectives and targets.
14. The template also contains the risk assessment plan that you are also required to develop. Identify all of the risks that may be associated with the Human Resources Strategic Plan and assess them in accordance with the risk assessment legend.
15. When you have completed the plans, submit them to the management team (your assessor). Your attached memo or email must indicate that this is the draft Human Resources Strategic Plan and you are seeking feedback and final approval.
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