An online course in English and Mandarin
In, what could be argued to be the first ever HR book, “The Social Contract and Other Discourses” that greatest of all western philosophers Jean-Jacques Rousseau pointed out that “Men always love what is good or what they find good. It is judging what is good where they go wrong”.
The following five talks have been developed to help HR professionals improve their judgments so that they can make better decisions and also improve their approach to key tasks such a recruitment and dismissal.
The author
Robin Chater is regarded by many professionals today as one of the greatest living thinkers about human resource management. He is also well known as the first person to apply Shakespeare’s phrase “Winter of Discontent” to the sphere of labour relations.
He held senior positions in two leading US management consultancies – HAY and ADL – following a career in teaching, journalism and line management. For ten years he was an Advisor to the Equal opportunities and HR Directorates-General of the European Commission.
Robin was founder, in 1988, of the organization that subsequently became the Federation of International Employers. Today he remains its Secretary-General.
Voice-overs performed by
English: Robin Chater (author)
Mandarin: Zhu Li
Talk one: Introduction
This talk provides an effective way to reason about problems and avoid the pitfalls of common fallacies
English: Robin Chater
Mandarin: Zhu Li
Talk two: Resourcing
Robin explains how we are trapped by our faith in our instincts and deeply held assumptions. A highly logical and effective approach to recruitment is outlined.
English: Robin Chater
Mandarin: Zhu Li
Talk three: Calculating risks and selling decisions
HR practitioners are constantly taking risks, but not necessarily calculated risks. Robin explains how to quickly and easily assess probabilities of outcomes. Even the most carefully reached decision needs to be accepted by colleagues. A number of useful ways to gain acceptance are described.
English: Robin Chater
Mandarin: Zhu Li
Talk three: Calculating risks and selling decisions