Human Capital Consulting: Principles and Practices

Synopsis

Management consulting is a fast changing industry with various specialisations. HCM557 Human Capital Consulting: Principles and Practices, provides an introduction to the nature and major practicing areas in human capital consulting. It examines the roles, values and behavior of consultants; skills and competencies required; methods and models in consulting; issues in conducting research; change management design, development and implementation. Client needs and the value of consulting as well as the future of human capital consulting will also be addressed.

Level: 5
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JAN

Topics

The consulting industry, skills and professionalism
Consulting and human capital’s role in business strategy
Aligning human capital and business strategy
Internal and external human capital consulting
Impact of technology on consulting
Framework and models in consulting
Tools and intervention strategies
Data collection and analysis
Change management
Adoption of changes and follow up
Communication, negotiation and coaching
Proposal and report writing
Closure and managing stakeholder relationships

Learning Outcome

Examine the roles and values of human capital consulting
Discuss the wisdom, perspectives and models in human capital consulting
Appraise opportunities and barriers in the implementation of consulting solutions
Select consulting principles and adopt changes in different situations
Evaluate processes and results of human capital consulting
Experiment and apply skills in consulting work

Part-time Programmes / CET Courses

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Human Capital Consulting: Principles and Practices