HR Workforce Planning

Elevate Your Strategy: From Role-Based Planning to Skill-First Agility

OVERVIEW

In an era of rapid technological disruption, traditional position-based planning is becoming obsolete. Salvo Global’s 2-day course on HR Workforce Planning provides HR professionals with the essential framework to shift from tracking “heads” to managing “capabilities.” By attending, participants will learn how to deconstruct roles into specific skill sets, allowing their organizations to become more agile and responsive to market shifts. This transition is critical for ensuring that the right talent is deployed to the most impactful projects, effectively future-proofing the workforce against unforeseen industry changes.

One of the primary benefits of this intensive masterclass is the focus on predictive talent analytics. HR leaders often struggle to quantify the “skills gap” within their teams; this course offers a hands-on approach to conducting thorough skills audits and mapping out internal talent density. Attendees will walk away with a standardized methodology for identifying high-value competencies and forecasting future needs. This level of technical insight transforms HR from a reactive administrative function into a proactive strategic partner capable of making high-stakes, data-backed decisions regarding hiring, upskilling, and resource allocation.

Beyond organizational structure, a skill-first approach is a powerful lever for employee engagement and cost-efficiency. By understanding the granular skills of their employees, HR professionals can create more personalized development pathways, which significantly boosts retention and internal mobility. This course outlines practical strategies for reducing reliance on expensive external recruitment by leveraging the “hidden” talents already present within the company. Missing this 2-day program means missing out on the latest industrial best practices that can help your organization optimize its human capital and maximize its overall ROI.

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Classroom

20 - 21 August 2026

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Abidjan, Ivory Coast

French

  • Understanding the principles of the ” Skills -First” approach and its benefits
  • Create the conditions for the organization to adapt to the acceleration of the skills lifecycle.
  • Enabling the company to align its actual skills with its strategic priorities
  • Recruiting, developing and redeploying talent according to the company’s actual needs
  • Make skills frameworks scalable and directly connected to operational needs
  • Enabling organizations to accelerate their ability to address their strategic skills gaps through digital tools and AI.
  • Basing workforce planning decisions on data.

This Program is for line managers, middle management and senior level executives with the responsibilities for Recruiting, Developing and Retaining Staff. The job titles will include Team Leaders, Superintendents, Managers, Senior Managers, Vice Presidents, Directors, General Managers, Chief Department Heads and Chief Executives of:

  • Human Resources
  • Talent Management
  • Succession Planning
  • Recruitment
  • Staffing
  • Retention
  • Employee Relations
  • Executive & Career Development
  • HR Policy
  • HR Planning & Development
  • Training & Development
  • Employee Performance Development
  • Organizational Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Competency Modelling

  • World Renowned industry expert in Human Resource Management and Organizational Development with over 25 years of training and consulting experience.
  • After experiences in operational management, he joins the Training and Development Institute of Kiabi, the French “Prêt-à-porter” leader. This experience allows him to develop real expertise in training engineering and skills development.
  • His work as a consultant and trainer focuses on team management, HR project and change management, the construction of competencies and talent management systems, with French or international groups.

Precision Talent Management

The rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept but a present-day necessity for HR departments worldwide. Salvo Global’s 3-day course on Talent Management, AI, and HR Technologies offers a critical roadmap for professionals looking to move beyond manual processes and embrace automated efficiency. Attendees will explore how AI-driven tools can streamline the entire talent lifecycle—from identifying high-potential candidates through predictive screening to enhancing employee engagement with personalized AI assistants. By participating, HR leaders will gain the technical literacy needed to champion digital transformation within their organizations, ensuring they remain competitive in an increasingly tech-centric labor market.

CLASSROOM

17 - 19 August 2026

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Abidjan, Ivory Coast

French

  • Differentiate between “talent” and “competence” to develop a cohesive HR philosophy and strategy aligned with organizational goals.
  • Conduct an environmental scan (internal and external) to build a talent management framework that responds to market shifts and organizational needs.
  • Evaluate the impact of HRIS and Artificial Intelligence (AI) on modern talent management, specifically regarding recruitment, matching, and coaching.
  • Identify “20/80 value generators” by analyzing organizational structures and individual competencies to focus development efforts on high-impact roles.
  • Design a diagnostic process using specific indicators and tools to measure collective and individual skill gaps within the organization.
  • Develop a talent segmentation map that categorizes capabilities and identifies high-potential employees for future leadership.
  • Formulate a comprehensive gap-reduction strategy that integrates modern recruitment techniques, succession planning, and skill transfer protocols.
  • Create tailored engagement and retention plans that address the specific motivational levers of Gen Y and Gen Z and foster intergenerational collaboration.
  • Apply continuous improvement and quality management principles to the talent system to ensure it remains agile and compliant with organizational standards.
  • Implement streamlined, non-bureaucratic support tools that empower middle managers to take an active role in the construction and monitoring of the talent community.

This Program is for line managers, middle management and senior level executives with the responsibilities for Recruiting, Developing and Retaining Staff. The job titles will include Team Leaders, Superintendents, Managers, Senior Managers, Vice Presidents, Directors, General Managers, Chief Department Heads and Chief Executives of:

  • Human Resources
  • Talent Management
  • Succession Planning
  • Recruitment
  • Staffing
  • Retention
  • Employee Relations
  • Executive & Career Development
  • HR Policy
  • HR Planning & Development
  • Training & Development
  • Employee Performance Development
  • Organizational Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Competency Modelling

  • World Renowned industry expert in Human Resource Management and Organizational Development with over 25 years of training and consulting experience.
  • After experiences in operational management, he joins the Training and Development Institute of Kiabi, the French “Prêt-à-porter” leader. This experience allows him to develop real expertise in training engineering and skills development.
  • His work as a consultant and trainer focuses on team management, HR project and change management, the construction of competencies and talent management systems, with French or international groups.
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