Evaluate what it means to be an HR professional, with reference to the CIPDs HR Profession Map.

Developing Professional Practice

Learning outcomes

1 Understand what is required of an effective and efficient HR professional

1.1 Evaluate what it means to be an HR professional, with reference to the CIPDs HR Profession Map

1.2 Analyse the four concentric circles of HR professionalism

2 Be able to perform efficiently and effectively as a self-managing HR professional

2.1 Apply the basic techniques of project management

2.2 Apply the skills and techniques of situational analysis, problem-solving, decision-making and creative thinking

3 Be able to perform efficiently and effectively as a collaborative member of working groups and teams, and as an added-value contributor to the organisations

3.1 Describe the elements of group dynamics and conflict resolution methods

3.2 Apply a range of methods for influencing, persuading and negotiating with others

3.2 Explain the presence of political behaviour and how it impacts on achieving organisation objectives

4 Be able to apply CPD techniques to construct, implement and review a personal development plan

4.1 Undertake a self-assessment of HR professional practice capabilities to identify continuing professional development needs

4.2 Evaluate and select different options for self-development and explain advantages and disadvantages of each

4.3 Produce a plan to meet personal development objectives.

4.4 Reflect on performance against the plan, identify learning points for the future and revise the plan accordingly.

1 What is required as an effective and efficient HRM professional.

2 Perform efficiently and effectively as a self-managing HR professional.

3 Perform efficiently and effectively as a collaborative member of working groups and teams and as an added-value contributor to the organisation.