MODULE 2: HRM IN TRANSITION (BASICS OF CONTEMPORARY HR IN THE NETHERLANDS)

This workshop is for (HR) managers and/or entrepreneurs who seek to pursue a #PeopleFirst approach – contemporary HR, not only in the Netherlands but also globally, is the pursuit of new leadership and new forms of organising the workplace environment.

We especially consider how to get started, by reviewing how to match your organisation’s HR structures, tools and practices, to support a pursuit of people over systems.

All of the above is also discussed and considered within the context of modern philosophies, personal values and vitally, that of your organisation – how does one navigate the employer/employee relationship in our ever-changing world? In the workshop we will, together, work on the practical situation and issues of everyone’s organization and role. In addition, the trainer will provide relevant practical cases and dilemmas – and solutions for them.

TOPICS

Available philosophies & approaches:

• what is the philosophy of organisation development, described by Frederic Laloux in his book Reinventing Organizations?
• overview of self-organisation of teams through use of, among others, Agile working or working with squads & tribes; and
• the models of Sociocracy & Holocracy.

We consider the ‘frontrunner organisations’ and study their concepts to guide us in considering the success stories, when pursuing alternative HR management, as opposed to traditional methodologies.

If we change, what are the implications?

• must we implement new HR tools entirely, and how do we ensure that the approaches are aligned with each other and with the overarching philosophy?
• do we want to abandon traditional ‘HR cycle’ talks in their entirety and what do we replace them with?
• how do we ‘marry’ contemporary HR models with traditional collective labour agreements or personnel policies already in place?

Among other things, we pay attention to:

• Recruitment by team colleagues
• Roles instead of functions and task descriptions
• Goal definition & target setting by employees and teams
• Flexible handling of leave / vacation, as required
• Self-assessment (by employees and teams)
• Determining level and annual remuneration by the team themselves
• Development interviews within a team instead of appraisal interviews
• Dismissal only after a defined conflict resolution mechanism with mediation
• Group-oriented decision making (often based on indigenous traditions and “live” or digital dialogue forms).

We consider and discuss the best approach in adopting change – is it the “big bang” or do we rather implement a step-by-step change management process?

RESULTS

After completing this course, you will:

• know how you can best fulfil your role as a manager or HR professional in a way that suits you and your organisation in a modern world, by embracing contemporary HR practices; and
• be capable of managing change within the context of Dutch employment law frameworks.

ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A ‘CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT’ FOLLOWING THEIR ATTENDANCE

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