Developing and retaining key skills in an African environment

 

Training objectives :

• Train participants to proactively manage and retain key skills within the organisation.
• Learn how to develop effective programmes to maximise talent potential and avoid the brain drain.

Target audience:

• HR managers, talent management directors, training managers, team leaders.

Detailed content:

1. Understanding the importance of key skills in an African environment:
   • The impact of key skills on competitiveness and growth in the African context.
   • Why some skills are more critical than others in developing or rapidly changing sectors on the continent (e.g. ICT, industry, agriculture).
2. Mapping key skills in the organisation :
   • Advanced techniques to identify the most strategic skills based on projects, market needs and local requirements.
   • Mapping of critical skills by department or specific sector.
3. Developing key skills: practical strategies :
   • Implementation of development programmes dedicated to key skills: in-house training, mentoring, coaching and on-the-job learning.
   • Succession planning to avoid the loss of talent in strategic positions.
   • Encourage lifelong learning to develop skills in line with market needs.
4. Retaining key talent :
   • Strategies for retaining key skills: career management, competitive remuneration, attractive benefits.
   • Organisational culture and talent engagement: how to create an environment where key skills are valued.
   • Motivating and retaining talent in an African environment: analysis of local needs in terms of job satisfaction and commitment.
5. Developing leaders and managing key talent:
   • Leadership and talent management techniques: how HR managers can help identify and develop the organisation’s future leaders.
   • Supporting employees in their personal and professional development.
6. Measuring the effectiveness of key skills management programmes :
   • Tools and indicators for measuring the effectiveness of skills development and retention programmes.
   • Feedback and adjustment of strategies based on observed results.

Skills developed :

• Ability to draw up development programmes tailored to the needs of key skills.
• Ability to retain strategic talent to ensure the continuity of key skills within the organisation.
• Mastery of measurement tools to assess the impact of key skills management strategies.

 

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