Developing Individuals, Teams and Organisations

Developing
Individuals, Teams
and Organisations

Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................3
P1. Knowledge, skills & behaviour which is required by HR professionals...............................3
P2. Personal skill audit in order to develop a professional development plan............................4
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................7
M1 Provide elaborated professional skills audit which present evidence of personal reflection
& assessment...............................................................................................................................7
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................7
P3. Difference among organisational and individual learning, training & development............7
M2 Apply learning cycle theories to analyse the importance of implementing continuous
professional development............................................................................................................9
P4 Need for continuous learning and professional development to drive sustainable business..9
TASK 3..........................................................................................................................................11
P5 State how HPW contribute to employee engagement and competitive advantage..............11
M3 Analyse the benefits of applying HPW with justifications to a specific organisational
situation......................................................................................................................................12
TASK 4..........................................................................................................................................12
P6. Different approaches to performance management that support high performance culture
and commitment........................................................................................................................12
M4 Critically evaluate the different approaches and make judgements on how effective they
can be to support high performance culture and commitment..................................................14
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................14

INTRODUCTION
Development of an individual among an organisation is one of the most crucial element
as it assist in attaining higher profitability at the marketplace. Main resource for a business entity
is there human resources which need to be managed by them in an effective manner. In order to
conduct the report in an appropriate manner an organisation is chosen which Apple incorporation
is. It is a multinational organisation mainly deals in variety of products and services which
includes computer software, consumer electronics, online services and many more to their
customers across the world. It is the report which consists of range of topics such as information
associate with skills, knowledge and behaviour which is needed by HR professional. Apart from
this, skill audit as well as professional development plan is prepared in this report. Furthermore,
detail discussion about difference between individual and organisation along with training &
development are going to be discussed in this report. At last this report includes justification
about the contribution made by HPW in employees engagements are going to be covered in this
report.
TASK 1
P1. Knowledge, skills & behaviour which is required by HR professionals
HRM refers to a system which includes set of different activities which need to be
effectively performed by Human Resource managers in order to manage their staff members and
other resources in an effective manner. This will assist in attaining organisational goals and
objectives of the company within limited time frame. In the present context of Apple Plc, it has
been analysed that company is currently facing various issues and problems which is associated
with their employees. All these issues are very crucial for an organisation in order to operate
their business functions. There are some key essentials which are required by HR professionals
are going to be discussed as follows:
Knowledge:-
 Computer:- It is very essential for human resource manager to develop effective
strategies which requires high level of understanding of computer & IT. It has been said
that it is a well known global brand which need to maintain all the data and information
confidential. Therefore, it is very essential for the HR manager to have effective
knowledge about computer functioning.

 Management:- It is very difficult for a Human Resource manager in order to make sure
that each and every activity must be conducted in an appropriate manner so that required
outcomes will be produced. Therefore, in references to Apple Plc, human resource
manager of the company need to have proper understanding about different management
principles so that they can perform their task in an effective manner.
Skills:-
 Leadership Skill:- It has been said that it is very essential for a HR manager to have
effective leadership skills so that they can provide guidance to the staff members in order
to accomplish their goals and objectives. In the present context of Apple Plc, managers of
the company direct and guide their staff members so that they can attain their goals and
objectives in effective manner.
 Communication:- In a HR manager it is very essential to have effective communication
skills so that they can communicate every required information to their staff members
and develop positive relationship at workplace. In relation to Apple Plc, HR manager
have effective communication skills so that they can motivate their staff members in an
effective manner.
Behaviour
 Self-motivated:- For a Human Resource manager, it is very essential to be self-
motivated so that they can perform their business functions in an effective manner. In
reference to Apple Plc, HR manager of the company is self-motivated and perform their
task effectively so that they will be able to accomplish their task in an appropriate manner
& within given time frame.
 Problem Solving:- It is one of the most essential behaviour or skill which is needed
within a HR manager so that they can resolve any kind of conflicts or issues within
limited time frame. In references to Apple Plc, it has been said that it is an international
brand mainly have diversified human resource which might create conflicts within the
organisation. Therefore, it is required by the managers to have problem solving skills so
that they create positive working environment at the workplace.
P2. Personal skill audit in order to develop a professional development plan
Personal skill audit:- It refers to a procedure of analysing & recording skills of an
individual in order to examine internal strength & weaknesses which is essential for the