Cross Training and Job Rotation: Key Benefits and Best Practices for Implementing an Effective Program

OVERVIEW Fast change and unexpected “pivots” can require that your staff “turn on a dime” and get work done that they have never had to do before. Design in elements of successful employee skill “cross training” and be ready to handle emergencies! In the past, a job rotation program and cross training were used as common leadership development methods in large organizations. Now proven steps that made these experiences work are being used for other key positions within companies so that organizations have available bench strength and talent pools available when labor is needed in key areas. They are also being used to cross-train staff who may be needed during temporary vacancies, such as illnesses or medical leaves. Business disruptions can occur when companies do not have the right employees available at the right time. Employees resign or are taken away from key positions for other reasons, such as business growth or leaves. Beyond the business needs, cross training and job ... Read more

OVERVIEW Fast change and unexpected “pivots” can require that your staff “turn on a dime” and get work done that they have never had to do before. Design in elements of successful employee skill “cross training” and be ready to handle emergencies! In the past, a job rotation program and cross training were used as common leadership development methods in large organizations. Now proven steps that made these experiences work are being used for other key positions within companies so that organizations have available bench strength and talent pools available when labor is needed in key areas. They are also being used to cross-train staff who may be needed during temporary vacancies, such as illnesses or medical leaves. Business disruptions can occur when companies do not have the right employees available at the right time. Employees resign or are taken away from key positions for other reasons, such as business growth or leaves. Beyond the business needs, cross training and job rotation are also an excellent talent management tactic for providing skill and career development that early career workers desire as part of their employee experience. WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND Make sure that your organization can sustain current service levels and business continuity by developing cross training and job rotation experiences that will produce employees who are competent and available to work in critical positions within your company. Find out how to utilize these methods as a means of implementing new business models within your company. AREAS COVERED • The business case for cross training and the importance of job rotation • Determine which roles and functions are critical to support • How to use cross training and job rotation to quickly fill in service gaps you have within your available workforce • How to use the cross training program for employees to plan for potential layoffs • How job rotation links to other talent management initiatives within your organization • Step-by-step guidelines for putting your cross training and job rotation program in place • How to select candidates for cross training and the job rotation process • How to measure the results from your job rotation program • Your questions LEARNING OBJECTIVES Learn about the importance of job rotation and cross training for talent management and business continuity. Also, learn how to design and implement an effective job rotation program and cross training program for employees. WHO WILL BENEFIT • Leadership Professionals • HR Professionals • OD Staff SPEAKER Years of Experience: 27+ years Areas of Expertise: Talent Management Dr. Ware is an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist and the founder and CEO of Integral Talent Systems, Inc. (ITS) ITS is a global technology enabled talent management consulting firm specializing in bringing the science of talent management to the bottom line. ITS is a pioneer in the field of attracting and retaining top talent, as the company was the first consulting firm dedicated to this workplace issue that began emerging in the U.S. during 1996 and has since become a global concern. Dr. Ware is frequently engaged with corporate clients to provide guidance on how to create “employer of choice” environments, so that they can attract and keep the best talent in their respective industries. Typically, this work involves the teaching and coaching of corporate leaders regarding their management practices and company policies. ITS provides this guidance by continually conducting independent research in talent management, staying abreast of current corporate and workplace trends and best practices, and creating innovative products and services regarding this topic. Dr. Ware has practiced for over 25 years in the talent management field, with a strong focus on how to increase employee productivity for the benefit of achieving business goals. She has acted as a consultant in this capacity for 160 of the Fortune 1000 corporations. Dr. Ware is frequently quoted on trends in talent management strategies in numerous publications such as the Associated Press, Computer World magazine, Network World and the San Francisco Chronicle, and has been featured several times on CNN as a national talent management expert. To Register (or) for more details please click on this below link: https://bit.ly/2MupMLn Email: support@trainingdoyens.com Toll Free: +1-888-300-8494 Tel: +1-720-996-1616 Fax: +1-888-909-1882