HR as a strategic partner-what is HR audit-need for HR audit in an organization-HRD systems-What can an audit do to an organization?-measurement challenges

Measuring HRs strategic influence-auditing of HR systems: man power planning- recruitment-performance management-competency mapping-career planning-job rotation-training and development – leadership development

Rationale of assessment system- creating a HR scorecard-competency scores-octapace values-total HRD scores-cost benefit analysis of HR interventions

Principles of good measurement-tools for measuring HR alignment: audit questionnaires-self renewal systems- assessment and development centers-checklist-competency mapping-HR climate survey-competencies check list

Competency requirements of HR professionals-assessment of competencies- formula for acceptance element- successful implementation-implementing strategies: building acceptance element-applying lessons of change.