Workforce Planning
Aligning talent strategies with organizational goals to build a future-ready workforce.
1. Course Information
Code: LEM10
Course Objectives:
Understand the strategic role of workforce planning in organizational success
Analyze current and future workforce needs
Identify gaps in talent supply and demand
Develop actionable workforce strategies
Monitor and adapt plans to address change and risk
Target Audience (who should attend):
HR Professionals, Talent Management Leaders, Department Heads, Workforce Planners, Organizational Development Specialists, and Business Leaders involved in strategic planning and human capital management.
Training Methodology:
Instructor-Led Interactive Sessions
Case Studies and Benchmarking
Hands-On Workforce Planning Simulations
Data-Driven Decision-Making Exercises
Group Work and Scenario Planning
Customized Action Plans
Target Competencies:
Strategic Workforce Planning
Talent Gap Analysis
Scenario Planning and Risk Management
Data Interpretation and Forecasting
Talent Optimization
Strategic Alignment
Language: English
Category: LEM – Leadership and Management
Certificate: Certificate of Completion from EMIC Training
Course Venue: TBD
2. Course Outline
Day 1: Foundations of Workforce Planning
Welcome & Introductions
Icebreaker: “Your workforce, your future” – participants share workforce planning challenges.
Module 1: Strategic Context of Workforce Planning
What is workforce planning and why it matters
Strategic alignment with organizational goals
Key workforce planning frameworks and trends
Discussion: Review of current HR strategies and workforce challenges
Module 2: Analyzing Current Workforce
Workforce segmentation and skills inventory
Identifying critical roles and competencies
Collecting and using workforce data
Group activity: Mapping current workforce capabilities
Module 3: Forecasting Future Needs
Demand forecasting based on strategic direction
Predicting internal supply and attrition
Workforce modeling techniques
Activity: Build a workforce forecast using a case scenario
Day 2: Strategy Development and Execution
Day 1 Recap and Reflections
Module 4: Gap Analysis and Talent Strategy
Identifying gaps between current and future states
Talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies
Contingency and succession planning
Group Activity: Draft a gap-closing strategy for a mock organization
Module 5: Scenario Planning and Workforce Risks
Future-of-work trends (tech, remote work, demographics)
Building adaptable workforce plans
Managing uncertainty and workforce risk
Case Study: Strategic workforce response to disruption
Module 6: Implementing and Monitoring Workforce Plans
Governance and accountability
Metrics and dashboards for tracking
Course correction and plan iteration
Activity: Design a workforce KPI dashboard
Program Closing
· Sharing insights and key takeaways
· Individual workforce planning action plans
· Feedback and final Q&A
4. Registration and Payment Terms
Price: BHD 350.-
Registration Deadline: 5 business days from the training date
Payment Terms: 50% Deposit: Required to confirm registration. Remaining 50%: Due at least 3 business days before the training date.
Payment Methods: Accepted methods include bank transfer, online payment (via a payment link), or check.