Critical Analysis of Leadership Training for Hilton Australia

This report analyzes the potential benefits of implementing leadership training as an HR practice for Hilton Australia. It explores the importance of leadership development programs in enhancing employee engagement, improving productivity, and nurturing future leaders. The report argues for the adoption of leadership training, emphasizing its positive impact on attracting and retaining employees, developing effective leadership skills, and supporting succession planning. The analysis highlights the advantages of leadership training, including increased productivity, enhanced employee engagement, and better decision-making. Recommendations are provided, suggesting contemporary training methods and open communication systems to facilitate the successful implementation of the proposed HR practices within the organizational structure. The report concludes by emphasizing the value of leadership training in fostering a successful and growth-oriented environment for Hilton Australia.

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Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................3
“Is it worthwhile to provide leadership training?”..........................................................................3
An argument to the CEO.................................................................................................................4
Summary of the approach................................................................................................................4
Benefits of the mentioned approach................................................................................................4
Recommendation.............................................................................................................................4
References........................................................................................................................................5

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Introduction
HR (Human resource) practices are the activities that are executed by the HR managers for
maintaining a smooth flow of workforce within the business corporation (Albrecht et al. 2015, p.
7-35). As per the given scenario, it has been mentioned that Hilton Australia and is focusing on
making implementation of effective HR practices within the business organization. The below-
presented analysis is developed on the HR practice “Is it worthwhile to provide leadership
training”.
“Is it worthwhile to provide leadership training?”
The prime motive of HR managers is maintaining smooth flow and availability of workforce
within the business corporation. And this is to be done in order to attain and make
accomplishments of the desired organizational targets (Tian, Cordery & Gamble, 2016, p. 947-
968). And for making this implementation of various HR practices is required within the
business entity. As per the given scenario, Hilton Australia can make provision for leadership
training to the leading authorities and sectional heads. Leadership development programs and
practices have been considered as one of the trending topics for any of the business organization
within the sector.
One of the prime requirements of the business corporation is attracting and retaining set of
potential and promising employees as they will be putting their efforts in the into leadership
development programs (Lacerenza et al. 2017, p.1686). Leadership training sessions are
organized with the prime objective of bringing advancements and developments in the skills and
expertise of the leaders and heads of sections. Right consistency in the leadership will boost up
the productivity of the workforce. At the initial level the leadership is all about understanding the
team members and other employees emotionally as emotional intelligence is considered as a
success factor for the leader. The next benefit that will be attained by leadership training is
retaining the right and potential individuals. Effective leadership skills will be aiding the leaders
in this process and that will enable them in bringing reduction to the expensive recruitment
process. Nurturing future leaders is another variant that will be added the list of the benefits that
will be gained by the leadership training (Getha-Taylor et al. 2015, p. 295-316). The leaders are

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supposed to be strategic by nature for developing and nurturing future leaders for the
organization. Without the strategy, the leadership goals are often offered to the most forward
individuals that have dominant personalities. And quality leadership can be considered as a set of
well-blended combination of right skill s and capabilities and the right training. And at last
development of future leaders will be supporting succession planning and provides career
platforms to the individual’s thus increasing retention (Day et al. 2014, p. 63-82).
An argument to the CEO
After analyzing the above presented description it has been evaluated that the HR managers of
Hilton Australia can make adoption of Leadership training as the HR practice. The adoption of
this HR practice will be reaping the number of advantageous situations for the business
corporation and thus the entity will be leading towards success and growth. After presenting all
the benefits of the mentioned HR practice in-front of the CEO it has been concluded that the
adoption of leadership training should be initiated.
Hilton Australia is one of the leading brand names in the sector of hospitality. One of the most
recognized brand names in the sector that has been offering leisure and best quality of services to
the visitors and travelers coming from all over the globe. Hilton is a multinational brand name
that has been offering the best services, comfortable and memorable experiences to the visitors
and innovative approaches for delivering the products, amenities, and services. Hilton hotels and
resorts remain the stylish, forward thinking and a global leader in the hospitality sector. The
business corporation is also engaged in offering and making the travelling easier with the smart
design, innovative restaurant concepts and ambiance that makes the experience of the travelers
pleasurable and memorable. The organization offers authentic hospitality and commitment to the
global community.
Summary of the approach
After analyzing the above-presented scenario it has been inferred that the Hilton Australia will be
making adoption of "leadership training” approach (Gooding et al. 2018, p. 263-283). This
approach can be adopted by the business organization as it offers a wide range of benefits to the

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firm in terms of increasing performance level of the workforce and thus providing a boost to the
productivity.
Benefits of the mentioned approach
The below presented is the list of the advantages that will be gained by the client that is Hilton Australia
by making implementation of the above mentioned HR practices:
1. Increase in productivity
2. Nurturing future leaders
3. Enhancing employee engagement
4. Making better decision
Recommendation
Contemporary means of training should be adopted for enhancing the efficiency and
effectiveness of the training programs. For instance, classroom tanning can be provided and e-
portals should be given to the team leads for self-advancement and increasing capabilities.
Moreover, open communication system should be adopted by the team leads and management
authorities and this will be aiding the business organization in making an easy implementation of
the mentioned HR practices within the organizational structure.

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