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Conducting Effective Selection Interviews: Going Beyond "Gut-Feeling" Hiring (Two Half-Day Sessions) - Part 1 (15 Sep 2010)

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:30:00 GMT

TWO HALF-DAY SESSIONS

Part 1: Wednesday,15 September 2010, 13:30-17:30
Part 2: Wednesday, 29 September 2010, 13:30-17:30

Overview
Although many organizations are prepared to consider new ways to recruit staff, such as the use of the Internet, or video-conferencing links in pre-screening, it is still rare to find organizations which do not use the interview at some stage in their recruitment processes.

Despite everything we can find out about a candidate, from their job histories to their personalities, from their performance in a test to their personal profiles, we still want to meet them face-to-face.

The interview remains central to selection decisions: upon it, we believe we can find out what a person is really like, whether they have the attitude we are looking for, whether they will fit in to the team and, crucially, whether we like them or not.

Description
This highly interactive and engaging seminar-workshop will show participants how to prepare and run effective and successful selection interviews to increase your chances of hiring the right person for the right job.

It aims to help you learn the skills on how to uncover any candidates' real strengths, weaknesses, level of skills and experience, and go beyond the image that they are trying to project when they come for interviews. Don't be fooled by job seekers who are good in "interviewing" but can't actually do the job that you want them to do!

Attend this workshop and START hiring top talent instead of "actors!" Your business deserve it. You deserve it.

Outline
This seminar-workshop is built around 3 core sessions:

The Business Case for Hiring Right
The 6 steps in Conducting Effective and Successful Selection Interviews
Putting It All Together: The Mock Interview

Each of these sessions are run using a combination of adult learning techniques such as short lectures, group exercises/ workshops, short quizzes, multimedia presentations, take-home assignment, and role playing.

At the end course, participants will be able to learn the key skills that make selection interviews work like a dream and ultimately help make that great hiring decision!

Who Should Attend?

Recruiting Professionals (in-house or 3rd party);
HR Heads/Directors;
Hiring Managers;
Talent Managers;
Business Owners and Executives; or,
Anyone interested in finding the right talent for the right job!

Investment: JPY21,000 inclusive of tax and free-flowing drinks (20% discount, ie, JPY16,800, applies if you are a JHRS Premium Member)

Instructor: Jun Kabigting, mba/msie

Jun is the Managing Director of HR Central K.K. and Chief Community Officer, The Japan HR Society (JHRS). He has more than 18 years of professional experience covering the entire HR value chain from recruit, retain, and release. He also has solid experience as a trainer, HR consultant, and executive search consultant as well as other HR areas like performance management, compensation & benefits design, organizational design and development, change management, coaching, and career counseling.

He holds a MBA in International HR Management from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and Japan-America Institute of Management Science (JAIMS) and an M.S. in Industrial Engineering from the University of the Philippines. He also received his Certificate in HR Studies from Cornell University's School of Industrial Labor and Relations and is an accredited consultant of Harrison Assessments International---a leading provider of tools to assist in the selection, recruitment, and development of employees.

Cancellation Policy
All payments are FINAL and NON-REFUNDABLE. However, in the event that you can't attend this workshop, you may assign another person on your behalf or opt to make this as an advance payment to future runs of this course or its equivalent.

FREE eCornell Webinar: How to Keep Employees Engaged in Challenging Times (16 Sep 2010)

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 06:00:00 GMT

The JHRS eACADEMY and eCornell would like to invite you to participate in a complimentary educational webinar with Professor Sam Bacharach of Cornell University:

How to Keep Employees Engaged in Challenging Times
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
1:00pm Eastern/10:00am Pacific
or Thursday, September 16, 2010, 2:00am JPT
Register www.ecornell.com/sam

Can't make it? Download Employee Retention: Moving Up the Employee Relationship Chain

Employee engagement is a vital driver of an organization's bottom-line results and critical outcomes—including absenteeism, turnover, customer satisfaction, and operational and financial performance. A weak economy, internal stressors, industry- and market-based changes, as well as a wide variety of management struggles all play an exacerbating role in preventing employees from being focused and engaged. But whether you're a company executive, senior manager, HR professional, supervisor or team leader, the responsibility for keeping employees engaged often falls to you.

This informative webinar will reveal several practical techniques for keeping employees engaged and productive during turbulent times. Based on extensive research and illustrated using real-world examples, Samuel Bacharach of Cornell University's world-renowned Industrial & Labor Relations School will give you practical ideas and strategies you can use to plan and execute an effective employee engagement strategy.

We hope you can join us for this educational event.

The Team @ eCornell

Developing HR Business Partnering Skills: From Concepts to Application - MODULE 2 (17 Sep 2010)

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:00:00 GMT

This workshop series is brought to you by The JHRS Academy in partnership with Globalinx International Training Consultants.

FOUR HALF-DAY SESSIONS

Module 1: Friday, September 3, 2010, 13:00~18:00
Module 2: Friday, September 17, 2010, 13:00~18:00
Module 3: Friday, October 1, 2010, 13:00~18:00
Module 4: Friday, October 15, 2010, 13:00~18:00

Download Course Description in PDF

OVERVIEW
The role of HR has changed over the past twenty years, and as a result the HR professional is expected to bring an expanded set of skills, and a different kind of information to the boardroom table.

This series of workshops is designed to give HR professionals the practical skills necessary to act as a true business partner within their organization. To lead, rather than follow.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is built around 4 core modules:

Module 1: Business Analysis

Participants will recognize the advantages of a thorough analysis of all aspects of a business situation when preparing to pro-actively influence their business allies.

Analyze situations from a company-wide, business perspective, as well as a human resources perspective using both qualitative and quantitative methods.
Use the results of the analysis to construct logical and persuasive arguments in favor of a particular course of action.
Measure the costs and benefits of the current state, their recommendations, and the desired state in order to sell the need to management and employees.
Perform Stakeholder analysis and enlist powerful allies to drive change and handle resistance.
Choose appropriate communication channels to achieve objectives.

Module 2: Consultation

Participants will recognize the need and benefits of taking a consultative approach with their business allies: thereby increasing commitment, resulting in long-term change due to a clearer understanding of the issues.

Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of the consultative approach. Know which approach to use based on desired outcomes.
Use constructive questioning techniques and active listening to work with colleagues to help them to identify and recognize needs, define problems, and uncover and agree on root causes of issues.
Present analysis in clear and understandable ways, lead discussions towards resolution.
Elicit potential, realistic solutions which can be committed to, scheduled, and monitored for success.
Compare options using quantitative and qualitative measures to ensure best decisions are made.

Module 3: The Art of Persuasion

Participants will learn to present recommendations and solutions persuasively by connecting expected results to the personal and business motivators of their clients, showing a positive benefit/cost ratio, and presenting a strong business case.

Outline the business case for a particular action and sell it to management.
Recognize and uncover motivators in their business partners. Develop techniques for connecting recommendations to personal and business motivators.
Gain credibility by outlining and examining the pro’s and con’s among different options.
Gain commitment by allowing colleagues to choose their own course of action based on logical examination of the facts.
Uncover and overcome objections or resistance to recommendations.

Module 4: Consolidation

Participants will practice the full set of skills covered in the preceding three modules as a way to consolidate their understanding and develop “muscle memory”.

OUTLINE

Module 1

(5 hours)

Topic: Business Analysis

Case study and discussion

Qualitative and quantitative analysis
Presenting implications of analysis
Constructing logical arguments
Stakeholder analysis
Communication planning

Role-play

Feedback

Lessons Learned

Module 2

(5 hours)

Topic: Consultation

Case study and discussion

· Constructive Questioning

· Identifying needs

· Defining problems

· Uncovering root causes

Eliciting solutions

Role-play

Feedback

Lessons Learned

Module 3

(5 hours)

Topic: The Art of Persuasion

Case study and discussion

· Personal and Business motivators

· Presenting solutions; examining pro’s and con’s

· Handling objections; gaining commitment

· Setting milestones

Role-play

Feedback

Lessons Learned

Module 4

(5 hours)

Topic: Skills Consolidation

Combined Practice:

Case study analysis and preparation
Planning a persuasive discussion
Facilitation of discussion between HR and management
Persuasive presentation of options
Constructive questioning
Handling objections
Decision, action plan, and milestones

Role-play 1

Feedback

Role-play 2

Feedback

Lessons Learned

Who Should Attend?

HR Heads/Directors
HR Business Partners
HR Generalists
Business Owners and Executives; or,
Anyone interested in transforming the role of HR to a strategic business partner!

Investment:
Per Module Rate:
JPY21,000 per module inclusive of tax & course workbook (20% discount, ie, JPY16,800, applies if you are a JHRS Premium Member).

Package Rate (4 modules):
10% OFF or JPY75,600 inclusive of tax & course workbook (20% discount, ie, JPY60,480, applies if you are a JHRS Premium Member).

Resource Person/Facilitator:
Mr. Kevin Reynolds
Organizational Capability Consultant

Kevin is a Human Resources Executive with more than 16 years experience in people development and HR in Asia, including comprehensive experience in direct linkage of the HR plan to the overall business strategy. He has regional experience covering Japan and Korea for American and European multinationals, with 18 years living in Japan.

He provides consultancy services on a range of HR solutions, including: HR Business Partnering, Change Management, Organizational Strengthening, Leadership Development, Succession Planning, Talent Development, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Compensation Design, etc.

Prior to becoming an independent HR consultant, he was the immediate Head of HR of Maersk Line Japan.

Cancellation Policy
All payments are FINAL and NON-REFUNDABLE. However, in the event that you miss a module, you may make this as an advance payment to future runs of this course or its equivalent.

This Workshop Series is developed and delivered by

International Training Consultants

When "Yes" Means "No": Cross-Cultural Communications Strategies for HR Professionals (22 Sep 2010)

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 22:30:00 GMT

Note: Due to strong members' requests, this Event is not open to external or 3rd party recruiters/headhunters EXCEPT for JHRS Premium Staffing Professionals only.

You've studied English or Japanese for years. Yet you still can't get your message across. Why? Are you not studying hard enough? Is learning a language too difficult?

No. You're likely haven't learned the key to language fluency: Cultural Communications.

Japanese people who try to communicate with Westerners in a Japanese style run the risk of being misunderstood. The same is true for Westerners in Japan. Cultures communicate differently. You must learn more than grammar and vocabulary to become an international business leader.

In this seminar, Mike DeJong, President, Arigato Communications will help you understand the differences between Eastern and Western communication styles and how you can develop effective cultural communications strategies so that you won't get misunderstood again. He will focus on topics like directness vs. indirectness, formality vs. informality and high vs. low context communication. He will also explain why it's often a good idea to question your boss, teacher or business clients.

Join us in this very engaging, fun, and interactive event while allowing you to network with your fellow HR professionals.

Format/Style

Combination of light meals/drinks, networking, and speaker presentation, and audience participation followed by an open forum and sharing session.

Who should attend

Company Heads (Presidents, Country Managers, GMs)
HR Heads (HR Vice Presidents, HR Directors)
HR Professionals who regularly interact with foreign bosses, regional or global counterparts
Or any one who is interested in developing effective cross-cultural communication skills

DETAILS

When        Sept. 22, 2010 (Wed)

Time           18:30-20:30 (Doors open at 18:15)

Location      Shinagawa EastOne Tower, 21F

Admission   ¥4,200 (for JHRS Associate & Virtual Members)
                    ¥2,100 (for JHRS Premium Members)

SIGN-UP NOW as this event is limited to 30 pax due to venue limitations. Buffet-style, light dinner and drinks will be served.

Notes:

1. Members can bring guests of their own.
2. Please let us know if you have allergic tendencies towards foods/drinks.
3. Cancellation Policy: All registration payments are final. No refunds will be made for cancellation or no-shows.
4. RSVP Deadline: On or before September 15, 2010 as there is limited capacity.

FOC101: Fundamentals of Compensation (8 wks every Monday fr. Sep 27 to Nov 22, 2010) (27 Sep 2010)

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Note: This Course is offered through TUJ's Continuing Education Program. Interested participants should register HERE.

This course aims to provide students the fundamentals of doing a complete compensation analysis.

In learning to conduct this analysis, students will be able to:

identify best practices for collecting the information needed from various sources (e.g., internal documents, key individuals, external sources, etc.);
learn to recognize the elements of direct and indirect compensation, job evaluation methods, and the elements of job analysis for compensation; and,
identify the pros and cons of merit and variable pay plans as well as considerations affecting revisions to internal structure.

At the end of this course, students will be in a better position to align an organization's compensation plan to the overall business strategy and corporate philosophies and values.

Who Should Attend?

Current or aspiring C&B professionals;
HR Heads/Directors;
HE Generalists/Business Partners
Business Owners and Executives; or,
Anyone interested in learning how compensation can be used as a business strategy to find, attract, and retain top talent

REGISTER NOW.

Instructor: Jun Kabigting, mba/msie
Jun is the Managing Director of HR Central K.K. and Chief Community Officer, The Japan HR Society (JHRS). He has more than 18 years of professional experience covering the entire HR value chain from recruit, retain, and release. He also has solid experience as a trainer, HR consultant, and executive search consultant as well as other HR areas like performance management, compensation & benefits design, organizational design and development, change management, coaching, and career counseling.

He holds a MBA in International HR Management from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and Japan-America Institute of Management Science (JAIMS) and an M.S. in Industrial Engineering from the University of the Philippines. He also received his Certificate in HR Studies from Cornell University's School of Industrial Labor and Relations and is an accredited consultant of Harrison Assessments International---a leading provider of tools to assist in the selection, recruitment, and development of employees.

Conducting Effective Selection Interviews: Going Beyond "Gut-Feeling" Hiring (Two Half-Day Sessions) - Part 2 (29 Sep 2010)

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:30:00 GMT

TWO HALF-DAY SESSIONS

Part 1: Wednesday,15 September 2010, 13:30-17:30
Part 2: Wednesday, 29 September 2010, 13:30-17:30

Download course brochure in PDF

The Business Case for Hiring Right
The 6 steps in Conducting Effective and Successful Selection Interviews
Putting It All Together: The Mock Interview

Recruiting Professionals (in-house or 3rd party);
HR Heads/Directors;
Hiring Managers;
Talent Managers;
Business Owners and Executives; or,
Anyone interested in finding the right talent for the right job!

Developing HR Business Partnering Skills: From Concepts to Application - MODULE 3 (1 Oct 2010)

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:00:00 GMT

This workshop series is brought to you by The JHRS Academy in partnership with Globalinx International Training Consultants.

FOUR HALF-DAY SESSIONS

Download Course Description in PDF

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is built around 4 core modules:

Module 1: Business Analysis

Participants will recognize the advantages of a thorough analysis of all aspects of a business situation when preparing to pro-actively influence their business allies.

Analyze situations from a company-wide, business perspective, as well as a human resources perspective using both qualitative and quantitative methods.
Use the results of the analysis to construct logical and persuasive arguments in favor of a particular course of action.
Measure the costs and benefits of the current state, their recommendations, and the desired state in order to sell the need to management and employees.
Perform Stakeholder analysis and enlist powerful allies to drive change and handle resistance.
Choose appropriate communication channels to achieve objectives.

Module 2: Consultation

Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of the consultative approach. Know which approach to use based on desired outcomes.
Use constructive questioning techniques and active listening to work with colleagues to help them to identify and recognize needs, define problems, and uncover and agree on root causes of issues.
Present analysis in clear and understandable ways, lead discussions towards resolution.
Elicit potential, realistic solutions which can be committed to, scheduled, and monitored for success.
Compare options using quantitative and qualitative measures to ensure best decisions are made.

Module 3: The Art of Persuasion

Outline the business case for a particular action and sell it to management.
Recognize and uncover motivators in their business partners. Develop techniques for connecting recommendations to personal and business motivators.
Gain credibility by outlining and examining the pro’s and con’s among different options.
Gain commitment by allowing colleagues to choose their own course of action based on logical examination of the facts.
Uncover and overcome objections or resistance to recommendations.

Module 4: Consolidation

Participants will practice the full set of skills covered in the preceding three modules as a way to consolidate their understanding and develop “muscle memory”.

OUTLINE

Module 1

(5 hours)

Topic: Business Analysis

Case study and discussion

Qualitative and quantitative analysis
Presenting implications of analysis
Constructing logical arguments
Stakeholder analysis
Communication planning

Role-play

Feedback

Lessons Learned

Module 2

(5 hours)

Topic: Consultation

Case study and discussion

· Constructive Questioning

· Identifying needs

· Defining problems

· Uncovering root causes

Eliciting solutions

Role-play

Feedback

Lessons Learned

Module 3

(5 hours)

Topic: The Art of Persuasion

Case study and discussion

· Personal and Business motivators

· Presenting solutions; examining pro’s and con’s

· Handling objections; gaining commitment

· Setting milestones

Role-play

Feedback

Lessons Learned

Module 4

(5 hours)

Topic: Skills Consolidation

Combined Practice:

Case study analysis and preparation
Planning a persuasive discussion
Facilitation of discussion between HR and management
Persuasive presentation of options
Constructive questioning
Handling objections
Decision, action plan, and milestones

Role-play 1

Feedback

Role-play 2

Feedback

Lessons Learned

Who Should Attend?

HR Heads/Directors
HR Business Partners
HR Generalists
Business Owners and Executives; or,
Anyone interested in transforming the role of HR to a strategic business partner!

This Workshop Series is developed and delivered by

International Training Consultants

Developing HR Business Partnering Skills: From Concepts to Application - MODULE 4 (15 Oct 2010)

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:00:00 GMT

This workshop series is brought to you by The JHRS Academy in partnership with Globalinx International Training Consultants.

FOUR HALF-DAY SESSIONS

Download Course Description in PDF

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is built around 4 core modules:

Module 1: Business Analysis

Participants will recognize the advantages of a thorough analysis of all aspects of a business situation when preparing to pro-actively influence their business allies.

Analyze situations from a company-wide, business perspective, as well as a human resources perspective using both qualitative and quantitative methods.
Use the results of the analysis to construct logical and persuasive arguments in favor of a particular course of action.
Measure the costs and benefits of the current state, their recommendations, and the desired state in order to sell the need to management and employees.
Perform Stakeholder analysis and enlist powerful allies to drive change and handle resistance.
Choose appropriate communication channels to achieve objectives.

Module 2: Consultation

Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of the consultative approach. Know which approach to use based on desired outcomes.
Use constructive questioning techniques and active listening to work with colleagues to help them to identify and recognize needs, define problems, and uncover and agree on root causes of issues.
Present analysis in clear and understandable ways, lead discussions towards resolution.
Elicit potential, realistic solutions which can be committed to, scheduled, and monitored for success.
Compare options using quantitative and qualitative measures to ensure best decisions are made.

Module 3: The Art of Persuasion

Outline the business case for a particular action and sell it to management.
Recognize and uncover motivators in their business partners. Develop techniques for connecting recommendations to personal and business motivators.
Gain credibility by outlining and examining the pro’s and con’s among different options.
Gain commitment by allowing colleagues to choose their own course of action based on logical examination of the facts.
Uncover and overcome objections or resistance to recommendations.

Module 4: Consolidation

Participants will practice the full set of skills covered in the preceding three modules as a way to consolidate their understanding and develop “muscle memory”.

OUTLINE

Module 1

(5 hours)

Topic: Business Analysis

Case study and discussion

Qualitative and quantitative analysis
Presenting implications of analysis
Constructing logical arguments
Stakeholder analysis
Communication planning

Role-play

Feedback

Lessons Learned

Module 2

(5 hours)

Topic: Consultation

Case study and discussion

· Constructive Questioning

· Identifying needs

· Defining problems

· Uncovering root causes

Eliciting solutions

Role-play

Feedback

Lessons Learned

Module 3

(5 hours)

Topic: The Art of Persuasion

Case study and discussion

· Personal and Business motivators

· Presenting solutions; examining pro’s and con’s

· Handling objections; gaining commitment

· Setting milestones

Role-play

Feedback

Lessons Learned

Module 4

(5 hours)

Topic: Skills Consolidation

Combined Practice:

Case study analysis and preparation
Planning a persuasive discussion
Facilitation of discussion between HR and management
Persuasive presentation of options
Constructive questioning
Handling objections
Decision, action plan, and milestones

Role-play 1

Feedback

Role-play 2

Feedback

Lessons Learned

Who Should Attend?

HR Heads/Directors
HR Business Partners
HR Generalists
Business Owners and Executives; or,
Anyone interested in transforming the role of HR to a strategic business partner!

This Workshop Series is developed and delivered by

International Training Consultants

Trust but Verify: Background and Reference Verification in Japan (27 Oct 2010)

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 22:30:00 GMT

"Trust, but verify."

- Ronald Reagan [1911-2004]
40th President, United States (1981-1989)

Note: Due to strong members' requests, this Event is not open to external or 3rd party recruiters/headhunters EXCEPT for JHRS Premium Staffing Professionals only.

The interview is over. The candidate has left the building. Now comes the hard part---making sense of what you've just heard. The question is, do you have a systematic process to ensure the candidates have been truthful?

Or, do you even need one? "We're in Japan...people here are generally honest and truthful!" is a typical response for most of the hiring managers or employers in Japan when asked if they do background and/or reference checking for their potential hires before they extend an offer.

However, times have changed. And recent statistics can prove it.

If you are interested in learning how to go beyond the interview, then JOIN US in an evening of food and drinks, networking, and learning and sharing as our guest speaker, Mr.Tim Bennett, General Manager Japan & Korea, First Advantage--a global background investigation company--as he shares with us some startling and disturbing statistics of background checking in Japan, the risks associated with it, and what can you do to ensure that you are hiring the person for who s/he claims s/he really are.

What we will cover

WHY Do a Pre-employment Screening: Facts, figures, and the business case
WHO Do You Screen: All or select employees
WHAT You Can (and Can Not) Do in Japan
Pre-employment screening best practices
Japan and Global screening capabilities
Case Study Presentation: How do you screen a new a senior executive who claims to have studied in the USA, worked for 5 years in Europe and has now returned to Japan?

Format/Style

Combination of light meals/drinks, networking, and speaker presentation followed by an open forum and sharing session.

Who should attend

Company Heads (Presidents, Country Managers, GMs)
HR Heads (HR Vice Presidents, HR Directors)
Hiring Managers
Recruiting Managers
Or any one who is interested in hiring the right person for the right job!

SIGN-UP NOW as this event is limited to 30 pax due to venue limitations. Buffet-style, light dinner and drinks will be served.

Notes:

1. Members can bring guests of their own.
2. Please let us know if you have allergic tendencies towards foods/drinks.
3. Due to venue restrictions, we are not allowed to serve any alcoholic beverages during the event.
4. Cancellation Policy: All registration payments are final. No refunds will be made for cancellation or no-shows.
5. RSVP Deadline: On or before October 22, 2010 as there is limited capacity.