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 5 STEP WORKFORCE PLANNING MODEL

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STEP 1: SET STRATEGIC DIRECTION

  • Introduction
  • An Outline for Setting a Strategic Direction
  • Organize and Mobilize Strategic Partners
  • Set Vision, Mission, Values and Objectives
  • Review Organizational Structure
  • Conduct Business Process Reengineering
  • Set Measures for Organizational Performance
  • Position HR to be an Active Partner
  • Questions Your Strategic Direction Plan Needs to Answer
  • Where to go for Help
  • References and Resources

STEP 2: ANALYZE WORKFORCE, IDENTIFY SKILL GAPS AND CONDUCT WORKFORCE ANALYSIS

  • Introduction
  • The Central Personnel Data File
  • Current Population Survey Information
  • IPEDS Fall Enrollment Data
  • U.S. Census Data

STEP 3: DEVELOP ACTION PLAN

  • Introduction
  • An Outline for Developing a Workforce Action Plan
  • Design a Workforce Plan
  • Identify Your Stakeholders
  • Develop Ways to Address Skill Gaps
  • Develop a Project Plan
  • Set Specific Goals
  • Develop Your Communications Strategy
  • Evaluate Your Progress
  • Where to go for Help

STEP 4: IMPLEMENT ACTION PLAN

  • Introduction
  • An Outline for Implementing the Action Plan
  • Communicating the Action Plan
  • Marketing
  • Targeting and Recruiting
  • Conduct Recruiting and Training
  • Implement Retention Strategies
  • Conduct Organizational Assessments

STEP 5: MONITOR, EVALUATE & REVISE

  • Introduction
  • An Outline for Monitoring, Evaluating & Revising
  • Monitor: Assess Effectiveness
  • Evaluate: Adjust Plan as Needed
  • Revise: Address New Workforce and Organizational Issues


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