Open University program

HR Management in Practice: Being a Skilled Human Resource Professional

Explore the different understandings of leadership, effective leadership practice and managing performance.

This program is part of the PgC Human Resource Management degree offered by The Open University

Explore the different understandings of leadership

In this program you will learn about the development of leadership theories and some of the more contemporary understandings. As part of this, you will consider the implications for the HR function when developing successful leaders and what are regarded as some of the main leadership skills.

You will investigate the various factors that are associated with performance, such as maintaining performance during times of organisational change, and the impact of flexible working on performance in the workplace.

Through this program you will continue developing the skills you need to support your self-improvement, including learning reflectively and planning and recording your professional development.

Courses

3 courses

Written and delivered by experts in the field

The Human Resource Professional program has been developed by The Open University Business School.

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Who will you learn with?

Charles is a Lecturer in Management (Open University). He has extensive experience in teaching on topics related to Organisation Studies. He completed his PHD at the University of Leicester.

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