Organizational Behaviour & HR Management Training Course

Description

This course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to understand organizational behaviour and apply effective human resource (HR) management practices. It focuses on human behaviour in organizations, motivation theories, leadership, organizational culture, group dynamics, HR systems, employee performance, and workplace effectiveness. Participants will learn how to improve employee productivity, strengthen workplace culture, and align HR practices with organizational goals.

Target Groups

HR managers and officers
Organizational development professionals
Line managers and supervisors
Business leaders and executives
Public sector HR practitioners
Talent and performance management specialists
Monitoring and evaluation (MEAL) professionals
Corporate trainers and consultants
Team leaders and department heads

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand principles of organizational behaviour and HR management
Analyze individual and group behaviour in organizations
Apply motivation and leadership theories effectively
Strengthen organizational culture and employee engagement
Improve communication and teamwork in the workplace
Enhance HR systems and people management practices
Manage conflict and improve workplace relationships
Support performance and talent management processes
Apply behavioural insights to HR decision-making
Improve organizational effectiveness and productivity

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Organizational Behaviour and HR Management

Concepts of organizational behaviour (OB)
Role of HR management in organizations
Evolution of HR and behavioural sciences
Importance of understanding workplace behaviour
Relationship between OB and HR functions

Module 2: Individual Behaviour in Organizations

Personality and individual differences
Perception and attitudes at work
Motivation theories and applications
Learning and behaviour modification
Emotional intelligence in the workplace

Module 3: Group Behaviour and Team Dynamics

Formation and development of teams
Group decision-making processes
Roles and responsibilities in teams
Group conflicts and resolution strategies
Enhancing team performance

Module 4: Organizational Culture and Climate

Understanding organizational culture
Types of organizational cultures
Culture formation and change
Organizational climate and employee behaviour
Aligning culture with strategy

Module 5: Leadership and Management Behaviour

Leadership theories and models
Managerial roles and behaviours
Power, authority, and influence
Leadership styles in organizations
Developing effective leaders

Module 6: Communication and Interpersonal Relations

Communication processes in organizations
Barriers to effective communication
Interpersonal skills and workplace relationships
Feedback and listening skills
Conflict communication strategies

Module 7: Human Resource Management Fundamentals

HRM functions and systems
Recruitment, selection, and onboarding
Training and development
Performance management systems
Compensation and benefits overview

Module 8: Employee Motivation and Engagement

Motivation theories and applications
Employee engagement drivers
Reward and recognition systems
Job satisfaction and productivity
Retention strategies

Module 9: Organizational Change and Development

Change management principles
Resistance to change and solutions
Organizational development interventions
Managing transitions effectively
Continuous improvement culture

Module 10: Capstone Project and Case Studies

Designing an OB and HR improvement strategy
Case studies of organizational behaviour challenges
Simulation: workplace conflict and leadership exercise
Employee engagement and culture transformation project
Emerging trends: AI-driven HR behaviour analytics, workforce sentiment tracking systems, digital organizational culture tools, and intelligent HR decision-support platforms