CIPD Developing yourself as an effective L&D Practitioner
Activity 1 (part 1 of 2)
(Note: The CIPD Human Resources Profession Map (HRPM) can be accessed at: www.cipd.co.uk/cipd-hr-profession/hr-profession-map/explore-map.aspx )
Write a report in which you:
Briefly summarise the HRPM (i.e. the 2 core professional areas, the remaining professional areas, the bands and the behaviours)
The (Human Resources Profession Map (HRMP) is designed to show what best practice might look like within all areas, and across all levels of Human Resources (HR) and Learning and Development (L&D).
Information on this map is shown (below) by a circle made up of a core and 3 layers, and also 4 bands which are displayed to the side.
Starting from the core, I’ll work my way out through the layers to the outer edge of the circle, and then discuss the bands, one by one.
The core of the circle is applicable to all HR professionals, and is central to all roles. There are two aspects of the core – the very centre, labelled, ‘Insights, strategy and solutions, and the ring around this, which is defined as ‘Leading HR’. The centre reminds us that the HR professional have continuous awareness of business strategies and areas of weakness and have the skills and capability to provide genuine business solutions that fit with organisational values. Professionals should be able to consider a range of needs and factors, such as customer needs, financial constraints and political climate. This links closely to ‘Leading HR’ which follows, as to be in a position to influence strategy from on the offset, professionals must have first built the necessary trust, relationships and have proved their ability to lead and positively contribute to business goals. They must lead first themselves, then others, and ultimately the resolution of issues themselves.
The second ring around the core, relates to professional areas within HR ranging from Organisational Development to Employee relations, to Resourcing and talent planning. While it is important to retain an
(Note: The CIPD Human Resources Profession Map (HRPM) can be accessed at: www.cipd.co.uk/cipd-hr-profession/hr-profession-map/explore-map.aspx )
Write a report in which you:
Briefly summarise the HRPM (i.e. the 2 core professional areas, the remaining professional areas, the bands and the behaviours)
The (Human Resources Profession Map (HRMP) is designed to show what best practice might look like within all areas, and across all levels of Human Resources (HR) and Learning and Development (L&D).
Information on this map is shown (below) by a circle made up of a core and 3 layers, and also 4 bands which are displayed to the side.
Starting from the core, I’ll work my way out through the layers to the outer edge of the circle, and then discuss the bands, one by one.
The core of the circle is applicable to all HR professionals, and is central to all roles. There are two aspects of the core – the very centre, labelled, ‘Insights, strategy and solutions, and the ring around this, which is defined as ‘Leading HR’. The centre reminds us that the HR professional have continuous awareness of business strategies and areas of weakness and have the skills and capability to provide genuine business solutions that fit with organisational values. Professionals should be able to consider a range of needs and factors, such as customer needs, financial constraints and political climate. This links closely to ‘Leading HR’ which follows, as to be in a position to influence strategy from on the offset, professionals must have first built the necessary trust, relationships and have proved their ability to lead and positively contribute to business goals. They must lead first themselves, then others, and ultimately the resolution of issues themselves.
The second ring around the core, relates to professional areas within HR ranging from Organisational Development to Employee relations, to Resourcing and talent planning. While it is important to retain an