01 · Who Should Attend
Who Should Attend
Professionals, specialists, supervisors and managers whose responsibilities involve workforce planning or who need to build practical capability in this area.
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Workforce Planning
An applied five-day programme focused specifically on Workforce Planning.
Programme at a glance
ReferenceHR-015
Duration5 days
LevelProfessional
Learning topics20
This five-day Kaizen European Academy programme is dedicated specifically to Workforce Planning. It develops practical capability in Workforce Planning through structured explanation, applied tools, realistic scenarios and guided workshops. Participants move from core concepts to hands-on application, performance control and an implementation plan that can be transferred directly to their workplace.
Explain the essential concepts, terminology and professional context of Workforce Planning.
Apply the principal methods and tools used in Workforce Planning.
Analyse realistic situations and make evidence-based decisions related to Workforce Planning.
Evaluate performance, risk and control requirements in Workforce Planning.
Develop a practical implementation or improvement plan for Workforce Planning.
02 · Programme Methodology
Programme Methodology
Instructor-led explanation, facilitated discussion, subject-specific case studies, practical templates, individual and group exercises, simulations or technical scenarios where appropriate, peer review and a final implementation workshop.
03 · Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Explain the essential concepts, terminology and professional context of Workforce Planning. Apply the principal methods and tools used in Workforce Planning. Analyse realistic situations and make evidence-based decisions related to Workforce Planning. Evaluate performance, risk and control requirements in Workforce Planning. Develop a practical implementation or improvement plan for Workforce Planning.
04 · Prerequisites
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisite is required. Relevant professional experience is helpful; technical courses may assume basic familiarity with the operating environment.
Day
01
Module 1
Workforce Planning: Foundations and Operating Context
Scope, terminology and professional context of Workforce Planning
Current practices and emerging trends in Workforce Planning
Roles, responsibilities and stakeholder expectations in Workforce Planning
Diagnostic assessment of current Workforce Planning practices
Day
02
Module 2
Core Methods and Tools for Workforce Planning
Strategic workforce planning cycle
Workforce demand forecasting
Workforce supply analysis
Skills inventory
Day
03
Module 3
Applied Practice in Workforce Planning
Gap analysis
Scenario planning
Critical-role analysis
Build-buy-borrow-bot decisions
Day
04
Module 4
Performance, Risk and Control in Workforce Planning
Headcount planning
Workforce cost modelling
Location and sourcing strategy
Succession and mobility inputs
Day
05
Module 5
Workforce Planning: Integrated Workshop and Implementation
Contingent workforce planning
Automation impact
Workforce risk
Planning governance
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This programme can be scheduled across our European training destinations. Venue and trainer are confirmed separately for each session.
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20countries
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