Strategien der Personalentwicklung

This book explores the foundations and practices of personnel development through various lenses. It begins with a realistic view of human nature as a basis for personal development, examining behavioral science aspects and the fundamental needs of human work versus imposed norms. The connection between corporate strategy and personnel development is highlighted, emphasizing strategy-oriented approaches and the management of human resources. Practical applications are illustrated through case studies from notable companies, including Adam Opel AG, Esso AG, Otto Versand, Beiersdorf, Drägerwerk AG, Hewlett-Packard, Nixdorf Computer AG, and Matsushita in Japan. These examples showcase diverse methods of personnel development tailored to specific organizational cultures and needs. The text also delves into management and leadership development, featuring practices from Bertelsmann, IBM, Philips, BMW, and VW, focusing on the selection, training, and evaluation of leaders. Finally, it discusses various instruments for personnel development, such as management potential analysis, individual assessments, creativity enhancement, and the use of tools like the Brain-Dominance-Test. It addresses efficiency improvements through suggestopedia and introduces outplacement as a responsible development instrument. The book concludes with a keyword index for easy reference.