Introduction to People Management

Assignment - Portfolio: Individual research portfolio

Assignment task

Learning outcome 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge, skills and behaviours to be an effective people manager
Learning outcome 2: Identify and evaluate key HR processes which underpin the performance management of people at work
Learning outcome 3: Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary issues facing line managers relating to people management

Context

The CIPD's Good Work Index (2020) found that many poor-quality jobs could be easily improved by changing people management practices. The CIPD called on the people profession to 'shake up' how we work - for the benefit of workers and employers. The report noted some key areas for improvement which included:

• values, culture and leadership;
• workforce planning and organisational development;
• employment relations; and
• people analytics and reporting.

Adalar, K., 2022. The CIPD's Good Work Index finds many poor-quality jobs could be easily improved by changing people management practices

You are tasked with writing a ‘Reflective Portfolio' of 2,000 word (+/- 10%) which will contain several parts compiled in the form of a written report. Using appropriate theory, relevant models, news articles and examples of business practice, you are to reflect on key topics identified below to create a reflective portfolio:

1. Leadership and Management: Differences, Skills and Behavioural expectations
2. Relationships and Negotiation: Working Conditions, Pay and Strikes
3. Talent Management: The Woke Generation

The suggested outline is below and should be discussed with the tutor throughout the module as you work on your assignment. You are also to engage in assignment discussions and workshops held to support you.

The portfolio will contain the following parts:
1. Title Page
2. Executive Summary
3. Table of Contents
4. Introduction
5. Leadership and Management: Reflection on Differences, Skills and Behavioural expectations
6. Relationships and Negotiation: Reflection on Working Conditions, Pay and Strikes
7. Talent Management: Reflection on The Woke Generation
8. Conclusion
9. Recommendations
10. Reference List

Appendices (as appropriate) to provide related evidence and information.