Nicole Davey
Task 1
Write a report in which you:
Briefly Summarise the CIPD Profession Map (i.e. the 2 core professional areas, the specialist professional areas, the bands and the behaviours)
Comment on the activities and knowledge specified within any 1 professional area at either band 1 or 2, identifying those you consider most essential to your own (or other identified) HR/L&D role.
Word Count: 835
Contents
Page
Contents
1
Introduction
2
Brief Summary of the CIPD Profession Map
2-3
The Activities and Knowledge of Resourcing and Talent Planning
3-4
Task 2 Cover Page
5
Understanding Customer Needs
6
Effective Communication
6-7
Effective Service Delivery
7-8
Task 3 Cover Page
9
Development Plan
10-11
Appendix
4 pages
Introduction
This report gives a brief overview of the CIPD Map and the key functions of a HR Practitioner at a Band 1 level.
Brief Summary of the CIPD Profession Map
There are four key elements that make up the CIPD Profession Map.
The Two Core Professional Areas
The two Core Professional Areas are ‘Insights, Strategy and Solutions’ and ‘Leading HR’. These are essentially the most important part of any HR department and manage things such as planning for the future, up to date knowledge of laws and management of the HR department.
The Specialist Professional Areas
There are eight Specialist Professional Areas in the CIPD Profession Map. Each of these represents a key function to any HR Department. These Specialist Professional Areas symbolize the activities and knowledge required to deliver specialist HR support to both internal and external customers.
The Behaviours
There are also eight behaviours which classify how all HR professionals should carry out their day to day tasks within their role, they are:
Curious
Decisive thinker
Skilled influencer
Personally credible
Collaborative
Driven to deliver
Courage to challenge
Role model
The Bands
The Bands of the CIPD Profession