Human Resource and Management Articles

This is a collection of HRD, human resource and management articles. Topics include identifying training needs,e-learning, performance management, motivation, human resources management, financial and non-financial rewards, implementing change and new business systems. The articles are:

Human Resource Management (HRM)

Human resource issues need attention - this article provides a formal look at identifying and meeting needs under the performance management umbrella.
People are still the most important asset - outlines factors in the management of people.
Achieving fair financial and non-financial rewards- this article covers the key factors in this important performance management area.

Change management and business systems

Achieving lasting and positive change - key factors involved in managing change programs are explained in this article..
Implementing new business systems successfully - key issues are detailed in this article.

Training and e-learning

Training in Australia is everybody's responsibility - key current issues in training in Australia.
"Mission impossible" - a light-hearted look at planning training.
Implementing e-learning - an "how to" guide by Derek Stockley - important tips and information about the successful implementation of e-learning systems in companies and organisations. This article was originally in EI Magazine (EI, Volume 2 Issue 7, February 2006, Ark Group Ltd). You can read it in PDF format (as published) here.
Informal learning - important tips and information about informal learning, originally written for Capital Magazine.

Derek Stockley has a regular free email newsletter that also provides short articles on training, learning and performance issues. Topics can include performance, management development, customer service, search engines, etc.

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Performance Management.- information about Derek Stockley's performance management approach, including experience in designing and implementing performance review/appraisal systems. This approach is summarised in Issue 2.7 of Human Capital Australia magazine (PDF - 1.04 mb) - see "Get what you give"
Performance Management Articles - links to articles on and off site about performance management issues and approaches.
Training Needs Analysis - information about the training needs analysis approach and Derek's experience in identifying training needs.

Train the Trainer.- information about developing trainer skills including suggested topics and key issues.
Continuous Improvement - explains the influences that affect "continuous improvement" and quality approaches.
Learning and Development - a guide to learning and development, including the concept of "lifelong learning".
Blended Learning - defines and explains "blended learning", which is growing in importance because of e-learning.
Leadership/Management Training and Development - covers key issues involved in management and leadership development.
Setting training and learning at the right level.- explains the importance of aiming training at the right level.

See:Top 50 Management Gurus for a listing of the top management gurus, with links to comprehensive resources and articles for each management guru.

See: Free Online Training and E-learning for a comprehensive list of free examples/tutorials on a variety of business and learning subjects.

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This page was last reviewed and modified on 30 August 2012.