Talent Management and Career Development

Drawing on material from Harvard Business School professor D. Quinn Mills' book, Principles of Human Resource Management, this introductory-level course covers the challenges and issues that organizations face in developing and retaining their employees. Learning Outcomes Understand and effectively communicate the value of a career development program Describe the five stages in the career life cycle Outline the tools for career development Understand the issues HR departments face with career management Evaluate employee skill gaps as part of a training needs analysis Understand the various types of job training and the strengths and weaknesses of each Understand the circumstances that call for managerial coaching and apply it effectively Apply knowledge of leadership styles and management techniques to leadership development