Introduction:

This course is a specialized training designed to help HR professionals and organizational planners leverage SAP Organizational Development (OD) to strategically plan and optimize their workforce. In today’s dynamic business environment, workforce planning is key to ensuring that organizations have the right talent in the right roles at the right time. This course will provide participants with a deep understanding of how to use SAP OD tools for long-term workforce planning, aligning organizational structure with business goals, and preparing for future workforce needs.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to utilize SAP OD to create workforce planning models, simulate organizational changes, and use data-driven insights for strategic decision-making.

Prerequisites of SAP Organizational Development

1. Basic Understanding of SAP Organizational Development (OD):
   1. Familiarity with key concepts and functionalities of SAP OD.
2. Experience with SAP HCM:
   1. Knowledge of key SAP HCM modules, such as Personnel Administration and Organizational Management, is recommended.
3. HR Planning and Management Experience:
   1. A basic understanding of HR planning, talent management, and organizational structure is helpful for practical applications.
4. Knowledge of Strategic Workforce Planning Principles:
   1. Some exposure to workforce planning concepts, though not mandatory, will be beneficial. 

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) in SAP OD
   1.1 Overview of Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP)
   1.2 The Role of SAP OD in Workforce Planning
   1.3 Aligning Workforce Planning with Business Goals
2. Key Components of Workforce Planning in SAP OD
   2.1 Understanding Workforce Demographics and Trends
   2.2 Identifying Key Skills and Competencies for Organizational Success
   2.3 Mapping Workforce Needs to Business Objectives
3. SAP OD and Workforce Analytics
   3.1 Utilizing SAP OD Tools for Workforce Data Collection
   3.2 Analyzing Workforce Data to Identify Gaps and Opportunities
   3.3 Forecasting Workforce Requirements Based on Organizational Strategy
4. Building Organizational Structures for Strategic Workforce Planning
   4.1 Designing Flexible Organizational Structures
   4.2 Defining Positions, Roles, and Responsibilities to Support Strategic Goals
   4.3 Adapting Organizational Design to Address Talent Gaps
5. Talent Acquisition and Workforce Forecasting
   5.1 Integrating SAP OD with Talent Acquisition Strategies
   5.2 Forecasting Future Talent Needs Using SAP OD and SuccessFactors
   5.3 Recruitment Planning and Workforce Expansion
6. Developing Skills and Competencies for Future Workforce Needs
   6.1 Identifying Skills Gaps and Future Competency Requirements
   6.2 Creating Learning and Development Programs in SAP OD
   6.3 Aligning Training and Development with Organizational Growth
7. Succession Planning and Leadership Development
   7.1 Understanding the Role of Succession Planning in Strategic Workforce Planning
   7.2 Developing Leadership Pipelines through SAP OD
   7.3 Identifying Key Positions for Succession Planning and Talent Pool Management
8. Workforce Optimization and Resource Allocation
   8.1 Using SAP OD to Optimize Workforce Deployment(Ref: Hyperion Workforce Planning: HR and Finance Collaboration)
   8.2 Allocating Resources Based on Strategic Priorities
   8.3 Adjusting Workforce Plans to Address Business Challenges
9. Change Management in Strategic Workforce Planning
   9.1 Managing Change During Workforce Restructuring and Planning
   9.2 Engaging Stakeholders in Workforce Planning Decisions
   9.3 Communicating Workforce Changes to the Organization
10. Measuring and Evaluating the Effectiveness of Workforce Plans
    10.1 Setting KPIs and Metrics for Workforce Planning Success
    10.2 Evaluating the Impact of Workforce Plans on Organizational Performance
    10.3 Adjusting Plans Based on Feedback and Business Results
11. Reporting and Decision-Making in Workforce Planning
    11.1 Using SAP Reporting Tools for Workforce Planning Insights
    11.2 Analyzing Workforce Trends and Data for Strategic Decisions
    11.3 Creating Dashboards for Real-Time Workforce Insights
12. Case Studies: Best Practices in Strategic Workforce Planning
    12.1 Successful Strategic Workforce Planning with SAP OD
    12.2 Challenges in Workforce Planning and How to Overcome Them
    12.3 Lessons Learned from Real-World SAP OD Implementations
13. Final Project: Developing a Strategic Workforce Plan Using SAP OD
    13.1 Defining Workforce Needs for a Case Study Organization
    13.2 Creating an Actionable Workforce Plan Using SAP OD Tools
    13.3 Presenting the Workforce Plan and Recommendations

End of Course Assessment and Certification:

1. Assessment: A final assessment covering strategic workforce planning concepts and SAP OD integration.
2. Certification: Participants receive certification upon successful completion of the final project and assessment.

Conclusion

This training on SAP Organizational Development: Strategic Workforce Planning equips participants with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively align workforce planning with organizational strategy. By understanding key components such as workforce analytics, talent acquisition, succession planning, and resource optimization, participants can drive impactful HR decisions. Through practical applications using SAP OD tools, organizations can build adaptive and forward-thinking workforce plans, ensuring they meet future challenges and growth opportunities. Participants will leave with actionable insights and strategies to enhance workforce planning processes, optimize talent, and contribute to long-term organizational success.

This training provides a comprehensive approach to using SAP OD for strategic workforce planning, enabling HR professionals to align workforce strategies with long-term business goals.

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