Question

why are resource development plans made ​

Answer 1

Resource development planning implies a deliberate process to prepare for the future. The

process of planning can be complex, time-consuming, and guided by external consultants or,

conversely, it can be pragmatic, simple, and built into the existing internal routines of your

organization. Which ever approach you take, this section is designed to overview the process of

resource development planning and how you can apply this process in your own organization.

As mentioned previously, resource development is a professional and academic discipline unto

itself. Not surprisingly, there are a stunning number of commonly used strategic planning models

to guide resource development planning. In practice, many of these models are astoundingly

complex, requiring the use of detailed flowcharts and software to understand and track. Such

models are also very resource intensive (time, staffing, money) to implement with integrity.

These models are unlikely to be a good approach for your mentoring program.  

Answer 2

Human resource development is the integrated use of training, organization, and career development efforts to improve individual, group, and organizational effectiveness. HRD develops the key competencies that enable individuals in organizations to perform current and future jobs through planned learning activities.