Showing posts with label Training n Development. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Training n Development. Show all posts
Workshop on How to Conduct a Disciplinary Inquiry......
Posted On Monday, 4 July 2011 at at 23:24 by Sri Lankan Human Resources Portal
Cinnamon Grand launches Green Forum for staff
Posted On Sunday, 19 June 2011 at at 10:27 by Sri Lankan Human Resources Portal
Cinnamon Grand launched Green Forum, a special environmental education and awareness initiative, for the staff last week.They keynote speaker at this forum was Professor Sarath Kotagama, leading environmental scientist, researcher, ornithologist and Professor of Environmental Science (Department of Zoology), University of Colombo.
He addressed the theme biodiversity, with emphasis on the state of the planet and the need for greener thinking and the practices in the hotel sector.
Green Forum, which will be monthly event in the hotel’s staff training calendar, is aimed at creating a forum of knowledge and advice by bringing together diverse personalities from the environmental sector.
The novel event also coincided with the month-long environment-related activities that the hotel is implementing in different stages, amongst all its stakeholders in commemoration of World Environment Day.
OLAK Group Opens Star Class Management Training Facility
Posted On Saturday, 21 May 2011 at at 00:53 by Sri Lankan Human Resources Portal
Greater social demand for higher education and for equity of access has generated the rise of the private provision in higher education. To address the countries need for intellectual capital, education providers/we should emphasize on the creation of articulation and mobility pathways for students throughout the education and learning/training framework, and to respond to this call of the Government transformed a Groundbreaking Education Outfit OLAK Group, with the launching of a brand new state of the art facility are 464 Darley Road Colombo - 10. We believe the way forward of harnessing countries intellectual capital is to have an integrated approach to facilitate access, mobility and monitored progression, training and employment. Central to the construction of this, is a coordinated approach to identifying global trends for education and best practices ( the real need ) and aligning them with discipline-based learning, and work-based learning,  which occurs mainly in the workplace, but includes professional practice said Olak's - Group Managing Director/CEO Ranjeewa Kulatunga.Academics fill the void of the technical competency in a syllabus towards transforming the wisdom of a student to what it takes. Needless to mention the need to impart the much needed opportunities in society/life where such technical knowledge can be used / practiced - in short graduating from the university of LIFE is equally important for one to thrive in life at every stage. Olak group an educational nucleus was formed with this balanced intention to fill the much needed void of modern teaching technology that will shape the students and professionals with the rounded competencies required to take control of their careers and lives, which should be the single most aspiration of every parent & professional continued Kulatunga. Olak group is rich with an advisory council comprising of reputed professors and educationist and business practitioners with a proven track record who consistently continues to shape the product mix we offer our clients Nadee Abeykoon a Director of the Group. Olak Tuition CenterOTC is a Five star facility that was built based on Values and Character resonating the much needed conducive learning environment that will help your child acquire the required subject knowledge from a highly rated All Star O/L and A/L Lecture Panel. Our sophisticated All Star Air-conditioned facility also offer periodic inputs with life skills needed to support nurture your child to take control of his/her life ' which we believe is the aspiration all parents strive to achieve. Our respected and responsible faculty will be closely monitored to ensure the subject content is covered within prescribed timelines and they employee modern learning tools with the much needed practical' using effective audio visuals. International Management Film Festivals featuring learning tools imparting modern methods in how students should learn and comprehend, and psychological tools in managing themselves at examinations will be a launch feature that all students at OLAK TUITION CENTER can gain when we launch the facility on 06th and 07th of July said Kumara Galhenage ' Manager Group Education Services and Product Inventory Development at OLAK Group. The facility will have a dedicated waiting area for guardians and parents who accompany the children and the compound will be secured by two reputed security companies in the country to offer the much needed peace of mind of this most valuable human asset of every parent and of our Nation STUDENT when they go for tuition. OLAK Directors understand the anxiety and the concerns of a busy parent, and we have taken everything possible on a best effort basis to secure and track student attendance, comfort and respect when learning in a highly disciplined environment. The fees structure will be competitive and tutorials will be of International class and the experienced staff at Olak has a passion for customer service who treat every Leady and Gentleman with utmost respect and dignity. Olak Management Training Center (OLAK MTC)This unique outfit is rich with wisdom from an eminent Global Advisory Council drawn from those Academics who thrived in reaching the pinnacle in education in their respective fields and who reached greatness in business. OLAK MTC has partnered with Global Education Providers to bring effective and affordable and widely recognized qualifications and knowledge capsules to the aspirants doorstep. The unique packaging of the product delivery system will encourage and enable the busy ambitions leaders to secure Professional education opportunities irrespective of their location taking advantage of e-learning solutions as an option. Day-scholars and overseas students who intend attending workshops can take advantage of OLAK's residential accommodation as a packaged deal at a very competitive price. The rich product portfolio we carry will have learning opportunities for all aspirants irrespective of how much or how less qualified one can be these unique offerings will range from CTH qualifications from the UK where aspirant youth can now secure an International qualification in Hotel, Tourism, Airline, Management; Bristol Business School (BBS)Singapore certifications and Diplomas for front-line and back office staff/aspirants; City and Guilds Certifications, Postgraduate Certifications from Indira Institute of Management to name a few. In addition ABE qualifications in Human Resources and Management, and Overseas Certifications and Diplomas in Sales and more are on offer. Professional speech training and linguistic modules and International Training Diplomas for facilitators and teaching professionals are amongst the bouquet. |IIAT a boon to the local travel industry|An international air transport training institute with an all-star expert academy launched for the first time in Sri Lanka an year ago is the Diamond in OLAK's crown. The International Institute of Air Transport (IIAT) with a modern training facility initiated at Havelock Road launched its Sri Lanka operations offering a unique training promise that sets to transform airline training reached ground breaking record with 71% of its 1st batch of Graduates gaining training placements and direct recruitment opportunities in the Industry was relocated at 464 Darley Road Colombo 10 last week. IIAT not just brings undoubtedly the best panel of lecturers ever assembled in Sri Lanka but goes the extra mile in molding young aspirants into mature, resourceful leaders ready to accept challenging roles in the air transport industry, said Mr. Ranjeewa Kulatunge, the Managing Director of IIAT and a respected training professional with wide experience in Sri Lanka and overseas. A former Group Senior Vice President HR at Dialog with a previous posting at Sri Lankan Airlines and DHL International overseas in senior HRD roles, Kulatunge brings to the industry a fresh perspective as a renowned authority on human resources management. The international training hub incorporates to its diploma courses a cutting-edge personality development course with on-the-job training absolutely free. 'Our vision is not just offer the industry' best lecturers, most relevant course content but also to create young men and women poised to take up challenging positions', he added. IIAT is an IATA authorized training center and IIAT offers diploma courses ranging from Cabin Crew Operations, Frontline Airport Handling, Fares and Ticketing Turn-Round Coordination Training, Cargo Handling, Personality Development/Interview preparation etc, introducing Sri Lankan youth to a diverse sect of lucrative career options in the local and international market said Ingrid Guruge- Director Studies for IIAT. www.iiat.biz IIHRMA Professional HR Consulting and In-company Training/Consulting outfit operating both in Sri Lanka and Overseas is amongst the OLAK Group of companies which is rich with valid, and reliable Human test batteries and recruitment and training tool certification product under its portfolio. www.iihrm.biz OLAK Group will continue with is single minded commitment to Lead the way in how people learn with the infusion of modern teaching and learning technology on offer, employing such valid and reliable tools in making people 'THINK and LEARN' commented Kulatunga. |
The Importance of Staff Induction
Posted On Wednesday, 4 May 2011 at at 00:23 by Sri Lankan Human Resources Portal
This article has been written by James Robertson, (http://www.steptwo.com.au) - James Robertson is the founder and Managing Director of Step Two Designs, a vendor-neutral consultancy located in Australia. James is recognised as one of the world-wide thought leaders on the topics of web content management and intranet strategy. He has worked with many organisations in both the public and private sectors, including Fortune 500 companies and Federal Government agencies.
Staff induction activities are designed to provide new-starters with the information they need, as well as getting them up to speed on how the organisation works.
Induction processes are vital to ensuring that new staff are productive as quickly as possible, and should play a key role in knowledge management initiatives.
Despite this, most organisations have inadequate or ad-hoc staff induction processes, with many relying solely on staff just ‘working it out as they go’.Having investigated induction processes in a number of different organisations, this briefing outlines our suggestions for making staff induction a valuable and effective process.
Staff induction often focuses on the corporate policies: safety, security, anti-discrimination, etc. This is useful information, if not the most interesting to participants.
Beyond policies, staff induction should also cover practicalities. This includes:
- how to conduct common administrative tasks (changing a phone number, obtaining a business card, ordering stationary)
- what key information systems exist (such as the intranet)
- how to get around the building (security, floorplans)
Training, as well as induction
When new IT systems are introduced, such as a new intranet or transactional system, training is often provided. Beyond these initial training sessions however, there may be little or no further training provided.
New starters who missed this initial training are therefore left unsupported and untrained. To address this, resources must be set aside to provide ongoing training for new staff, or for staff who have moved between different areas of the organisation.
Cultural change
New starters are unfamiliar with the environment and processes of the organisation, so it is the ideal time to induct them into the “new” way of working.
In this way, new starters can be “shaped” in order to achieve cultural change, such as:
- encouraging the intranet to be used as the primary information source
- overcoming the “silos” within the organisation, by providing a holistic view of the organisation
Knowledge transfer
By formalising knowledge transfer, or providing a more rigorous framework for informal transfers, new starters can be provided with the information they need to conduct their work.
Build social networks
One of the main frustrations for new starters is not knowing who to contact in the organisation if they have a question. This is reflected in the comments of long-serving staff: “Well, I’ve been here for 10 years, so I just know who to go to”.
Staff induction can specifically address this, by introducing the new starter to key people in the organisation.
Approaches such as mentoring or ‘buddying’ are particularly valuable in addressing these issues.
Involve all business units
Staff induction is not just a human resources issue. Instead, induction activities should be developed with the involvement of all relevant business units (such as security, IT, assets, etc), to ensure that new starters are given a complete picture.
Immediate induction
Finally, induction must be provided very shortly after the new staff person starts with the organisation. There is little value in only holding induction seminars every few months, as the new starter will have already been forced to have struggled through for themselves.
Importance Of Training and Development
Posted On Monday, 25 April 2011 at at 23:40 by Sri Lankan Human Resources Portal
Optimum Utilization of Human Resources –Training and Development helps in optimizing the utilization of human resource that further helps the employee to achieve the organizational goals as well as their individual goals.
Development of Human Resources – Training and Development helps to provide an opportunity and broad structure for the development of human resources’ technical and behavioral skills in an organization. It also helps the employees in attaining personal growth.
Development of skills of employees – Training and Development helps in increasing the job knowledge and skills of employees at each level. It helps to expand the horizons of human intellect and an overall personality of the employees. Productivity – Training and Development helps in increasing the productivity of the employees that helps the organization further to achieve its long-term goal.
Team spirit – Training and Development helps in inculcating the sense of team work, team spirit, and inter-team collaborations. It helps in inculcating the zeal to learn within the employees.
Organization Culture – Training and Development helps to develop and improve the organizational health culture and effectiveness. It helps in creating the learning culture within the organization.
Organization Climate – Training and Development helps building the positive perception and feeling about the organization. The employees get these feelings from leaders, subordinates, and peers.
Quality – Training and Development helps in improving upon the quality of work and work-life.
Healthy work environment – Training and Development helps in creating the healthy working environment. It helps to build good employee, relationship so that individual goals aligns with organizational goal.
Health and Safety – Training and Development helps in improving the health and safety of the organization thus preventing obsolescence.
Morale – Training and Development helps in improving the morale of the work force.
Image – Training and Development helps in creating a better corporate image.
Profitability – Training and Development leads to improved profitability and more positive attitudes towards profit orientation.
Training and Development aids in organizational development i.e. Organization gets more effective decision making and problem solving. It helps in understanding and carrying out organizational policies.
Training and Development helps in developing leadership skills, motivation, loyalty, better attitudes, and other aspects that successful workers and managers usually display
Article from http://traininganddevelopment.naukrihub.com,
