Debate setting
It is important to discuss the essence of Human Resource Development (HRD). It is important to state that human resource development is a continuous process that starts with employee hiring and can only when the employee is fired. It is also necessary to discuss the importance of human resource development. How an organization can benefit from successful HRD strategies.
Discussing Traditional Leadership Models
It is necessary to point out the significance of leadership in HRD. First, traditional leadership models should be discussed. What are the peculiarities of Trait theory? What are the shortcomings of the theory?
What are the peculiarities of Behavior Theory? It is important to compare the two theories. Then it is possible to pass on to situational leadership which combines features of the two models.
Discussing Contemporary Models
After discussing the advantages and what are more important downsides of traditional leadership models, it is possible to start discussing contemporary models of leadership. How these models differ from the traditional ones and what they have in common? It is also necessary to stress that contemporary models focus on ethical leadership, leadership aligning with organizational interests, mentoring, coaching. It is also important to mention that the contemporary models involve employees in leadership.
Discussing Effective Leadership
At this point, it is possible to start the discussion of effective leadership which is increasingly being used at present. What does effective leadership imply? It is also necessary to discuss the major leadership styles (autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire). What are the peculiarities of these styles? Is it possible to use them in all companies? How is it possible to define what style is the most appropriate for this or that employee? It is important to discuss possible outcomes of leadership style which was misused.
Reward Strategy as a Development Tool
When the importance of leadership has been outlined it is possible to focus on reward strategy. First, it is necessary to point out that the reward strategies are beneficial for the company since it motivates employees to work harder and be more loyal to the company. It is important to note that the choice of the right reward strategy is crucial for HRD since employees should be interested in obtaining the reward. It is possible to discuss the major reward strategies. For instance, financial rewards or promotions should be discussed. In the first place, it is necessary to discuss the positive effects of these reward strategies. First, employees are motivated to obtain the reward or get promoted. Besides, when an employee has rewarded the rest of the personnel (or at least the employee’s colleagues) will be motivated to achieve the same results. Admittedly, this will positively influence personnel performance. On the other hand, the introduction of rewards can lead to extreme competitiveness and employees will be more concerned with getting the reward, rather than working for the company’s sake. In this case, the company can face many problems. It can be useful to think of other possible advantages and drawbacks of different reward strategies.
Drawing Conclusions
At the end of the debate, it is important to draw certain conclusions. Thus, it can be useful to point out that the contemporary leadership models were worked out based on the traditional models. It is necessary to point out the importance and application of these models. It is also noted the importance of the right choice of reward strategies which can be beneficial for the company. It is possible to enumerate these most effective strategies.