Focusing on the vital role of managers in an organization aiming for Investors in People (IiP) recognition, this practical guide should help managers at all levels to understand their role and responsibilities when working towards IiP. There is advice on: the role of unit leaders in achieving IiP; how to overcome barriers; the role and responsibilities of senior managers; and structuring development and giving it purpose. There are case studies from a wide range of sectors.
Author(s): Peter Taylor, Bob Thackwray
Edition: 2nd
Year: 2001
Language: English
Pages: 192
Copyright......Page 4
Contents......Page 5
Foreword......Page 7
Introduction......Page 9
1 Investors in People – The ‘Acid Test’......Page 13
2 Who Are the Managers?......Page 19
3 The Manager’s Role in Creating a People Development Culture......Page 29
4 The Role of Senior Managers......Page 39
5 Communication......Page 47
6 Identifying Learning, Training and Development Needs......Page 59
7 Identifying Solutions......Page 75
8 Implementing the Solutions......Page 85
9 Reviewing and Applying the Learning......Page 101
10 The Manager’s Role in Retaining Investor in People Status......Page 115
APPENDIX 1 The Investors in People Standard......Page 121
APPENDIX 2 Sources of Help......Page 127
APPENDIX 3 Sample Evaluation Sheet......Page 137
References......Page 141
Index......Page 143
