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Karen Arnold

Kevin Williams

FIRST STEPSFIRST STEPS

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What can get in the way of effective workforce planning Lack of support Politics Poor understanding of the problem Lack of know-how Quick-fix attitudes Low visibility The rapid pace of organizational change Requires too much paperwork Takes too many meetings

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Force Field Analysis

There are forces that facilitate and forces that can impede workforce planning

It is imperative that you determine these forces at the beginning of your plan so that you can leverage the compelling forces and mitigate the restraining forces

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Force Field Analysis ExampleCOMPELLING FORCES

30% of workforce can retire in 5 years

A new department initiative will require additional resources

Effective training programs that can be used in support of Workforce/Succession Planning

RESTRAINING FORCES

Workforce planning is not a top priority

Budget constraintsSeveral other major projects occurring at the same time

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The Elephant in the Room

Major programs often face issues about which we are concerned but not comfortable discussing

It is like the elephant in the room, even if you never discuss it, everyone knows it is there

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Your Force Field Analysis

Using the template in the handout, think about what can get in the way and what could assist your Workforce Planning Program

Have a discussion regarding the items that could get in the way of your plan

We will have a large group discussion to capture this information for the HR Modernization effort

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Next Steps

Have a discussion with your neighbors regarding what next steps

Complete the “Next Steps” handout for future use

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QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?