The document discusses how globalization, technology, demographic changes and economic forces are transforming businesses and requiring companies to address these issues through training. It states that companies must focus on developing their intangible assets like human capital, customer relationships, and intellectual property in order to remain competitive. It also emphasizes the importance of training and development programs in helping companies attract, retain and develop talent, support their business strategies, and drive customer-focused excellence.
The document discusses how globalization, technology, demographic changes and economic forces are transforming businesses and requiring companies to address these issues through training. It states that companies must focus on developing their intangible assets like human capital, customer relationships, and intellectual property in order to remain competitive. It also emphasizes the importance of training and development programs in helping companies attract, retain and develop talent, support their business strategies, and drive customer-focused excellence.
The document discusses how globalization, technology, demographic changes and economic forces are transforming businesses and requiring companies to address these issues through training. It states that companies must focus on developing their intangible assets like human capital, customer relationships, and intellectual property in order to remain competitive. It also emphasizes the importance of training and development programs in helping companies attract, retain and develop talent, support their business strategies, and drive customer-focused excellence.
The document discusses how globalization, technology, demographic changes and economic forces are transforming businesses and requiring companies to address these issues through training. It states that companies must focus on developing their intangible assets like human capital, customer relationships, and intellectual property in order to remain competitive. It also emphasizes the importance of training and development programs in helping companies attract, retain and develop talent, support their business strategies, and drive customer-focused excellence.
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Globalization of business, demographic
changes, new technologies and economic
changes are influencing individuals, communities, business and society. To survive companies must address these forces with training. Globalization Need for leadership Increased value places on intangible assets and human capital Focus on link to business strategy Attracting and retraining talent Customer service and quality emphasis Changing demographics and diversity of work force New technology High-performance models of work sysytems Economics Entering international markets P & G is targeting feminine hygiene products to new markets such as Brazil The demands for steel in china, India and brazil is expected to grow at three tines the U.S. rate. Competition for local management work force Cross cultural training The aging workforce Uncomfortable working environment created by the managers To successfully manage the global economy Identification new talent and potential managers Eg: IKEA, the swedish based home furnishing retailer that has its U.S. head quarters in pennyylvania. One program requires new managers to go through a rotation that involves working in every area of the store. Managers are also required to compete in a self-paced, e-learning program that encourages them to interact with colleagues. A companys value includes three types Financial assets ( cash & securities) Physical Assets (Property, plant , equipment) Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets consists of Human Capital Customer Capital Social Capital Intellectual capital Human Capital refers to the sum of the attributes, life experiences, knowledge, inventories, energy and enthusiasm that the companys employees invest in their work. Intellectual capital refers to the codifies knowledge that exist in a company. Social Capital refers to relationship in the company. Customer capital refers to the value of relationships with persons or other organizations outside the company for accomplishing the goals of the company. A study by ASTD Southwest Airlines Knowledge workers Empowerment Change A Learning organization The intangible assets and human capital play an important role in a company's competitiveness, managers are beginning to see a more important role for T&D as a means to support a companys business strategy i.e., its plan for meeting broad goals such as profitability, market share and quality. Ex: IBM has adopter an on-demand business strategy that requires the company to more quickly respond to customers need and help them do the same for their clients. Retention is and important part of talent management. Talented employees are looking for growth and a career path. T&D is a key to attract and retain talented employees Companies customers judge quality and performance. Customer-driven excellence includes understanding what the customer wants and anticipating future needs. Diversified work force, Skill deficiencies and Changes in work place. Technological advancements
The following methods increase employees responsibility and control is Work teams Cross training Virtual teams Work teams involve employees with various skills who interact to assemble a product or provide a service. Cross training refers to training employees in a wide range of skills so they can fill any of the roles needed to be performed in a team Virtual teams refer to teams that are separated by time, geographical distance, culture and /or organizational boundaries and that are rely almost exclusively on technology to interact and complete their projects.