Course Description
Whether change is due to internal or external factors, effectively moving through it requires thoughtful planning. In this course on Major Considerations in Workforce Planning, you will learn the impact that effective communication with stakeholders can have through each stage of planning. You will also learn how responsibility and accountability can reduce conflict and create a degree of uniformity. Since workforce planning can influence organizational change, it is important that it be done carefully so the changes can be integrated successfully.
You will achieve a deeper understanding of what to consider before and during the workforce planning process. The ability to adapt, meet employee and stakeholder expectations, and recognize the need for change in the work environment itself are all major considerations in workforce planning. You will understand the concept of “The Future of Work,” and realize how preparing for your organization’s future is a critical aspect of workforce planning.
What You'll Learn
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders through each stage of workforce planning
- Define workforce planning responsibilities and the role of accountability
- Evaluate the impact of internal changes on workforce planning
- Analyze the changing work environment and culture
- Anticipate the concept of "The Future of Work" for your organization
- Recognize how workforce planning can influence and integrate organizational change
Key Takeaways
- Effective communication with stakeholders can have an impact through each stage of workforce planning.
- Responsibility and accountability can reduce conflict and create a degree of uniformity.
- Because workforce planning can influence organizational change, it must be done carefully so changes can be integrated successfully.
- Adapting, meeting employee and stakeholder expectations, and recognizing the need for change in the work environment are all major considerations in workforce planning.
- Preparing for an organization's future, captured in the concept of "The Future of Work," is a critical aspect of workforce planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course cover?
The course covers major considerations in workforce planning, including communicating with stakeholders, responsibility and accountability, workforce planning and organizational change, and The Future of Work.
What will I learn to do in this course?
You will learn to explain how to effectively communicate with stakeholders, define workforce planning responsibilities, evaluate the impact of internal changes on workforce planning, analyze the changing work environment and culture, and anticipate The Future of Work.
How is the course structured?
The course is organized into lessons: Introduction, Communicating with Stakeholders, Responsibility and Accountability, Workforce Planning and Organizational Change, The Future of Work, and a Test Your Knowledge assessment.
Why is careful workforce planning important?
Because workforce planning can influence organizational change, it is important that it be done carefully so the changes can be integrated successfully.
