People management is the most time consuming function of any project. Today's project manager must be able to manage this important resource successfully.

When a decision must be made immediately the project manager is required to switch roles and become the human resources representative.

Globalization has made management involvement more necessary and less transparent to the employee. It is no longer uncommon for a staff member to go directly to the project manager when seeking human resources advice.

The science of human resources management covers a wide range. To suggest that project managers must learn everything there is to know is unreasonable. However, project managers who are familiar with human resources issues will save themselves a great deal of time.

Part One, Foundation, gives mana-gers information on key areas such as ethics, leadership and change management. Without a solid foundation human resources related issues will not be given the proper attention or consideration.

Part Two, Fundamentals, provides an overview of typical functions handled by the HRD. This section addresses things such as recruiting, compensation, legal matters, employee relations, training and organizational development.

People management is the most time consuming function of any project. Today's project manager must be able to manage this important resource successfully.

When a decision must be made immediately the project manager is required to switch roles and become the human resources representative.

Globalization has made management involvement more necessary and less transparent to the employee. It is no longer uncommon for a staff member to go directly to the project manager when seeking human resources advice.

The science of human resources management covers a wide range. To suggest that project managers must learn everything there is to know is unreasonable. However, project managers who are familiar with human resources issues will save themselves a great deal of time.

Part One, Foundation, gives managers information on key areas such as ethics, leadership and change management. Without a solid foundation human resources related issues will not be given the proper attention or consideration.

Part Two, Fundamentals, provides an overview of typical functions handled by the HRD. This section addresses things such as recruiting, compensation, legal matters, employee relations, training and organizational development.

Contact Author: