Achieving Quality Learning in Higher Education

HR Functions are under pressure to transform and deliver greater value to their organisations. The HR transformation agenda involves the effective use of technology, outsourcing where appropriate and developing HR capability to provide high quality internal support. Whilst some of the broad-brush thinking has been well laid out around the shape of HR transformation, there is considerable demand in the HR and business communities for robust practical advice in how to make this transformational change happen. The aim of this book, therefore, is to provide a tried and tested route map to help organisations deliver successful HR transformation. The authors are leading practitioners in HR transformation and have supported end-to-end HR transformation in a wide range of organisations. Drawing on their experience, they steer the reader through the transformation process, providing practical tools, techniques and frameworks to support critical decisions and create lasting change. The use of tools and techniques are illustrated through practical case study examples. Additionally, the authors amplify the points of each chapter with 'practitioner perspectives' based on interviews with senior HR professionals, who are embarked on the HR transformation journey from Oracle, Royal Bank of Scotland, National Grid Transco, NCH, Nextel, ESS Support Services Worldwide, Cable & Wireless, The London Stock Exchange, MBNA, Marconi Corporation and Schlumberger.

Table of Contents:
Summary and critique of government moves on quality assurance in Australia and the UK; the characteristics of high quality learning; the necessity of the whole context of learning functioning to assist students; emphasizing outcomes of quality assurance projects and policies; case studies.

Review :
Reddington, Williamson and Withers' practical guide to transforming HR thus amounts to a kind of managerial Viagra to help perk up the profession's resolve to face up to change. John Philpott Chief economist, CIPD Written in a concise and pragmatic manner, Transforming HR is an essential tool in demystifying the business of Change. Moreover it provides a demonstrable means of aligning and shaping HR to key business drivers!I highly recommend it. Rami Cassis, Managing Director, Business Process Outsourcing, Atos Consulting A very valuable book for those who are seeking to transform their HR function!many practical tools, techniques and workshop guidelines as well as perspectives from various practitioners who have undertaken this type of change. Jan Bujko, Training & Development specialist working in the public sector, with previous experience at John Lewis Partnership, Kuoni Travel and the National Health Service Provides a down to earth guide to making sense ofit all, stressing throughout the need to ensure that clients and key stakeholders are supportive of all that needs to be done. A book to keep close at hand! Martin Moore, Head of Human Resources, The British Museum Written in an accessible and practical style, the authors draw upon many relevant experiences of where HR has been transformed and provide a clear blueprint for action with a wealth of useful frameworks and tools. This is most definitely a 'how to' book and, as such, is a 'must have' for all HR professionals! Jerry Arnott, Managing Director, Origin Consulting (previously senior HR practitioner at National Grid, Cable & Wireless and LloydsTSB) This book will help HR practitioners and consultants challenged to 'transform HR' to move from fuzzy concept to practical reality. Theory is presented as common sense supported by clear guidance on practical implementation processes. Terry Haskins, Managing Director, Spirit Level (previously senior HR practitioner at Shell and Cable & Wireless)