DDBA 8582 Week 8 Discussion 1 Looking Ahead (D1–W8) & DDBA8582 Week 8 DQ 2 Reflection (D2–W8)

Week 8: Looking to the Future

The overall purpose of strategic HR planning is to:

·       Ensure adequate human resources to meet the strategic goals and operational plans of your organization – the right people with the right skills at the right time
·       Keep up with social, economic, legislative and technological trends that impact on human resources in your area and in the sector
·       Remain flexible so that your organization can manage change if the future is different than anticipated


Discussion 1: Looking Ahead (D1–W8)

Throughout the course you have examined each component of an HR operating plan. Although each plays an important role in organizations, maintaining agility is an essential part of sustaining an effective HR operating plan. Remaining watchful of HR and even organizational trends will remain an essential part of HR performance management. For this Discussion, review this week’s Learning Resources and explore some of the trends that have developed due to continuing globalization and advances in technology.
 

By Day 3 of Week 8

Respond to the following:

• In looking to the future, explain one evolving HR trend and how it could affect an HR operating plan. 
• How might the continuing trend of virtual teams or remote workers create strategic possibilities or impediments in an HR operating plan? Explain one example.
• How might social networks be leveraged in an HR operating plan? Explain one example. 
• Describe one way globalization might change HR overall and how global political unrest might impact the best of HR plans.

Discussion 2: Reflection (D2–W8)

Reflect upon key lessons derived from this course, in content, discussion, and opposing views. Consider how you might synthesize lessons learned into action plans as an HR leader.

By Day 5 Of Week 8

Respond to the following:

• In reflecting upon key lessons derived from this course, in content, discussion, and opposing views, how could the possibility of organizational restructuring be accounted for in an HR operating plan? Also, explain how a contingency plan might be developed. 

By Day 7 of Week 8

Continue the Discussion on your classmates’ postings by addressing one or more of the following summative considerations:

• As a final thought for the course, explain how you would integrate the information you have learned in this seminar into a philosophy of strategic HR efforts.
• Have your viewpoints changed from when you first began this course? Discuss how your viewpoints changed, if at all, and why.