Activity 1.2 | Managing and Leading in the ECE sector

Human Resource Management (HRM)

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As an ECE manager, you are responsible for various Human Resource Management (HRM) aspects including:

Recruiting and hiring qualified staff
Training and Professional Development (PD)
Performance evaluations and management
Employee relations
- Supporting the wellbeing of staff and a positive work culture
- Communication and conflict resolution

Understanding the competencies outlined by the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Canada's (CPHR) general competency framework (CPHR, 2022) can help you identify growth opportunities, set goals, and, overall, help you become a self-aware manager and leader. The General Competencies include capabilities that an HR professional should possess to operate successfully in their professional practice and are not specific to the HR profession.

The CPHR has categorized these skills into 12 General Competency Areas. Examine the competencies presented and consider the areas where you have strengths and the areas that might need development.

The Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Canada General Competencies Framework conceptual diagram

Note. The Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Canada Competencies Framework

Consider:

Which skills have you utilized to contribute to a healthy, collaborative workplace environment? How have you used these skills?
What ongoing learning and skill development opportunities might enhance or support your leadership role?

Reference

The Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Canada (2022). General Competency Framework. https://cphr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CPHR-Competency-Framework-22.12.12-FINAL.pdf