Training on Talent Management & Workforce Planning
Master talent management and workforce planning to build future-ready teams and align people strategy with business goals.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Foundation
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This course equips HR professionals, managers, and leaders with strategies to effectively attract, develop, retain, and optimize talent. It emphasizes aligning workforce planning with organizational strategy, ensuring that the right people with the right skills are in the right roles. The course also covers forecasting, succession planning, employee engagement, and data-driven talent management practices.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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HR managers, business partners, and talent development specialists.
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Line managers and team leaders involved in workforce planning.
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Organizational development professionals.
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Executives seeking to align people strategy with business goals.
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Consultants working in HR and workforce planning.
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
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Understand the principles of strategic talent management.
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Design effective workforce planning frameworks.
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Apply analytics for talent forecasting and decision-making.
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Develop strategies for succession planning and retention.
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Align talent strategy with organizational transformation.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Foundations of Talent Management
- Role of talent management in organizational success
- Strategic HR vs operational HR
- Competency models and talent frameworks
- Case Study: How organizations use talent management to drive performance
- Practical: Map key competencies for a job role
Module 2: Workforce Planning Essentials
- Definition and importance of workforce planning
- Forecasting talent demand and supply
- Identifying and addressing skills gaps
- Case Study: Workforce planning challenges in growing organizations
- Practical: Conduct a basic workforce gap analysis
Module 3: Talent Acquisition and Retention
- Employer branding and recruitment strategies
- Employee value proposition and retention frameworks
- Strategies to reduce turnover and improve engagement
- Case Study: Successful employee retention strategies
- Practical: Design a retention improvement plan
Module 4: Succession Planning and Leadership Development
- Identifying high potential employees
- Building leadership pipelines for continuity
- Coaching, mentoring, and employee development programs
- Case Study: Succession planning in leading organizations
- Practical: Develop a basic succession plan for key roles
Module 5: HR Analytics and Future of Workforce Planning
- Data driven talent management decision making
- Role of technology and AI in workforce planning
- Future of work including agility, remote work, and reskilling
- Case Study: Data driven HR transformation
- Practical: Develop a workforce planning action plan
Where the change lands
Organizational Impact
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Improved alignment of workforce with strategic goals.
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Stronger succession planning and leadership pipelines.
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Reduced talent gaps and turnover risks.
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Enhanced employee productivity and engagement.
Individual Impact
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Skills to design and implement workforce planning strategies.
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Tools to forecast and address future talent needs.
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Enhanced HR analytics and talent management capabilities.
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Greater confidence in advising leadership on people strategy.
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
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NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
- NakuruNext
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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