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Policy Initiatives to Transform HR

An HRCI Pre-Approved Training Course

Policy Initiatives to Transform HR

Taking HR to the Next Level

HRCI NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
27 - 31 Jul 2026 Riyadh $ 5,950
16 - 20 Nov 2026 Dubai $ 5,950

Introduction

This GLOMACS Policy Initiatives to Transform HR training course is designed for the HR Professional who wishes to move to the next step. This GLOMACS training course will extend knowledge beyond the basic aspects of HR into more advanced techniques such as Employee Engagement and Knowledge Management.

The concentration in this GLOMACS training course will be on the development of policy initiatives. The intention is to ensure that HR is moving on from an administrative function and maximising its contribution to the success of the organisation.

This GLOMACS Policy Initiatives to Transform HR training course will be lead by an experienced HR Director and will be highly interactive with group and individual exercises, case studies and discussions.

Delegates will be provided with the opportunity to experience new techniques, to reflect and to formulate new approaches that will make a measurable improvement.

Each day will end with each delegate reflecting on the messages from the day and completing a summary of what has been learned that day and how the learning will be transferred back to the workplace.

This GLOMACS training seminar will highlight:

  • The Use of Competencies
  • Improvements to Recruitment Processes
  • The Use of the Knowledge Management Technique
  • Techniques for Employee Engagement and Empowerment
  • The Development of a Learning Organisation

The concentration throughout this GLOMACS training course will be on the relationship between the HR function and the line management team.

Objectives

Participants will learn how to:

  • Define a competency and understand the distinction between competencies, skills and tasks
  • Differentiate between Leadership competencies, Technical competencies and Behavioural competencies
  • Link competencies to organisational objectives and values – manage not only what staff do but how they do it
  • Use competencies for recruitment and assessment
  • Develop a learning organisation using the technique of knowledge management
  • Develop ideas for the introduction of techniques for employee empowerment and engagement
  • Develop a healthy relationship between HR and the line management team

Training Methodology

This GLOMACS Policy Initiatives to Transform HR training course will be highly interactive with group and individual exercises, case studies and discussions.

Delegates will be provided with the opportunity to experience new techniques, to reflect and to formulate new approaches that will make a measurable improvement.

Each day will end with each delegate reflecting on the messages from the day and completing a summary of what has been learned that day and how the learning will be transferred back to the workplace.

Organisational Impact

The results of attending this GLOMACS training seminar will be as follows:

  • Employees will be “engaged”, morale and productivity will be improved
  • Employees will be empowered to make their own decisions, building strong relationships
  • The overall quality of the workforce will be improved
  • Relationships between HR and line management will be strong and healthy

Personal Impact

Delegates will learn:

  • How to attract the best applicants, make good selection decisions
  • How to create a culture of sharing
  • How to develop a “learning organisation”
  • How to motivate employees positively to be team players
  • How to ensure departments initiate knowledge sharing and reciprocate to initiatives from elsewhere
  • How to build systems that recognise contribution

Who should Attend?

This GLOMACS training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • HR, ER and Personnel professionals who have previously attended a course covering the essential parts of HR
  • Professionals in Training and Development
  • Those who want to learn the skills involved in improving relations at work, improving productivity or improving behaviour at work
  • Those who want to strengthen the relationship between HR and the line management team
Course Outline
Day 1

The Links Between HR and Competencies

  • What are Competencies?
  • What support should Managers, Team Leaders and Supervisors get from HR?
  • What should they take responsibility for themselves?
  • Values, Strategy and HR
  • Different Methods of Developing a Competency Framework – behavioural event interviewing, repertory grid interviews, top management judgement, focus groups
  • Getting “buy-in”
  • An HR Management Framework Based on Competencies
  • Technical, Behavioural and Leadership Competencies
Day 2

Competencies and Recruitment

  • Competency Design – definitions, negative indicators, positive indicators
  • Recruitment and Selection
  • Adapting a Competency Framework for Use in Recruitment
  • The Use of Assessment Centres in Recruitment
  • Examples of Assessment Centres
  • Induction, Orientation and Personal Development
Day 3

What is meant by Knowledge Management, Empowerment and by Engagement?

  • Definition of a Learning Organisation: People, Teams, Organisation
  • Understanding Competitive Advantage, Productivity and Profit
  • Characteristics of Engaged Employees and of Disengaged Employees
  • Characteristics of Empowered Employees and Un-empowered Employees
  • Motivation – Intrinsic and Extrinsic
Day 4

Techniques for Engaging Employees

  • Informal Participative Decision-making Programmes
  • Job Enrichment
  • Self-managed Work Teams
  • Informal and Formal Consultation Processes
  • Enterprise Social Networking, Blogs Multimedia
Day 5

The Role of the Supervisor and Team Leader in Knowledge Management

  • Getting the “Quid pro Quo” – initiative vs. reciprocation
  • The Interpersonal Skills Involved – listening, communicating, assertiveness and influence
  • The Responsibility for People
  • Delegation
  • Recognition for Efforts to Share Knowledge
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates. Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
  • The certificate will also have an HR Certification Institute (HRCI) reference and the learning hours awarded shall be used toward HRCI recertification credit(s).
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Frequently Asked Question

No. Saudi GLOMACS delivers courses in Saudi Arabia and internationally, including delivery across Europe and Asia. This allows organisations and professionals to access training both locally and abroad.

No. While governance and leadership are part of the portfolio, Saudi GLOMACS delivers training across the entire business and professional lifecycle, including administrative, technical, legal, regulatory, and sector-specific training.

Yes. Saudi GLOMACS designs and delivers bespoke in-house training tailored to organisational objectives, sector requirements, and workforce needs. Training can be delivered in Saudi Arabia or internationally, depending on requirements.

Courses delivered in Saudi Arabia are adapted to reflect local regulatory frameworks, organisational structures, sector conditions, and professional expectations. This ensures training is relevant, practical, and aligned with Saudi workplace realities.

GLOMACS has been delivering professional training for over thirty years, with courses delivered across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and other international markets.

Saudi GLOMACS combines three decades of global training experience with a clear focus on Saudi market relevance. This allows it to deliver training that is both internationally credible and locally applicable, across a broader range of disciplines than niche or single-focus providers.

Saudi GLOMACS is a Saudi-based professional training provider delivering courses tailored to the Saudi market and applicable internationally. It operates within the global GLOMACS framework and draws on more than three decades of international training experience.

Saudi GLOMACS offers professional training across a wide range of disciplines, including administration, leadership and management, governance and regulation, law, oil and gas, energy, engineering, finance, digital technologies, and sector-specific specialisations.

Training supports professionals across all career stages, from operational roles to specialist and senior responsibilities.

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