Description

You will be writing a case study based on Islington hospital. The main theme of this report is learning and development. The word count is 2,300 words and HARVARD referencing only.

The Consultancy Brief:

You are a consultant at a large firm specialising in helping organisations make changes through the design and implementation of learning and development programmes.

You are asked to write a report and make recommendations on:

ü The key issues that need addressing for this hospital [choose 2-3 issues max]  To prioritise the training needs of all attendees  To design the programme to suit different needs of participants including prior learning, personality, learning style preferences, ability and any cultural differences

ü To demonstrate how the programme you recommend will help Islington General Hospital o improve their performance o enhance well-being at work

ü To make recommendations for a future change programme for the clinicians and managers

The report will be in standard report format with heading, and sub-headings.

It will be 2300 words in total (excluding Title and References).

You will support your recommendations with researched, current articles and clear references.

A literature review, with critical analysis and relevance to the HR function is expected.

You will summarise your findings in a way which could be presented to the Board Members of the hospital.

All of the below MUST be included:

This report is expected to be written in clear English, with appropriate grammar, spelling, punctuation and syntax addressed. Ariel font, 1.5 spacing, single sided, executive summary, Theory of Learning and Development, a minimum of 1 diagram and no more than 2. Recommendations must be included.

 Demonstrate a critical awareness of how learning and development interventions could be supported or hindered by context and cultural issues

 Formulate a convincing argument

 Write a professional business report suitable for senior management

 Demonstrate a familiarity with relevant literature and contemporary research

Marking criteria

• Displays exceptional initiative, creativity, sophistication and originality.

• Provides insightful analysis.

• Demonstrates originality and rigour of argument.

• Shows independent synthesis of ideas and understanding.

• Demonstrates reflexivity and critical analysis to generate transformative solutions/responses.

• Demonstrates substantial independent research.

• Communicates complexity clearly and succinctly with excellent standard of presentation.