The skills revolution in South Africa has started. SETAs are undoubtedly the pilots at the helm, ensuring that the vision of “skills for productive citizenship for all” is achieved. By working together with and for their sectors and stakeholders Investors in People is a tool to help you and your organisation achieve objectives

National Policy Skills Development Act The SDA seek to establish a high quality workplace education and training system that is cost effective and accountable, meets training needs and which compliments employment and economic growth Investors in People is a best practice tool to develop people to achieve Business Objectives

NSDS FIRST OBJECTIVE Developing a culture of high quality life-long learning Investors in People develops a culture and spirit of continuous development

SUCCESS INDICATOR By March 2005, an average of 20 enterprises per sector (large, medium and small), and at least 5 national government departments, to be committed to, or have achieved, an agreed standard for enterprise- based people development

The synergy National Skills Development Strategy 2. Demand for higher skills 3.Structural changes 4. Organisation of industry and business 5.Growth of small businesses 1.Globalisation 6.Societal changes 1.To make a major contribution to government policy objectives on. workforce development and competitiveness. Competitive.Increased productivity T&D linked to business needs Team work Knowledge age Investors works in org as small as 2 people Culture of continuous development

Investors in People Priorities 1.To make a major contribution to government policy objectives on workforce development and competitiveness. 2. The Standard to be a key enabler for our partners to achieve their objectives and targets. 3. The Standard to be a “ can’t do without” for good employers and a vehicle for continuous improvement and business growth

Investors in People The aim of Investors in People To increase the productivity of the SA economy, by improving the way in which organisations manage and develop their people, leading to business improvement and better customer services

Why should an organisation be interested in such a Standard Director / Stakeholder 1.International Quality Standard – tried & tested. 2.Integrated as part of business practice 3.Alignment with labour legislation 4.Increased Profitability 5.Improved productivity 6.Reduced Labour Turnover 7.Common focus on company objectives 8. Cost effective

Why should an organisation be interested in such a Standard Middle Management: 1.Performance Targets achieved 2.WSP – setting Standards 3.Synergy with HR, alignment & integration 4.Create an urgency to realise change/transformation 5.Attract and retain employees 6.Culture audit – gap & focus 7.Improves communication – rapport & trust 8.Employees understand business/strategy 9.Personal development plans 10.ROI – Better utilisation and justification of results.

Why should an organisation be interested in such a Standard Employee: 1.Focuses on personal development 2.Creates partnerships 3.knowledge of results 4.Become competent 5.Increased productivity 6.Focuses on the positive 7.Improved and effective communication 8.Recognition of contribution, valued input 9.Better working environment.

Link to Corporate Governance Relations with stakeholders e.g. employees, shareholders Investing in long-term (wealth maximisation, not just profit maximisation) Ethical Practices and Organisational Integrity Transparency and disclosure

A National Standard for South Africa The National Skills Authority has approved Investors in People as the national standard for people development A framework against which we should be able to measure the level of development Investors in People is the Standard

SETA Objectives Raising Skills Bring skills to the employed, or those wanting to be employed, in the sector

Currently 70 recognised organisations within South Africa 350 committed organisations working with the Standard A number of positive Post- recognition reviews taken place Investors in People South Africa update

Investors in People and the Future Currently still in ‘pilot’ mode till Dec 04 Evaluation taking place throughout Funding to be secured Full Licence to be signed Fully operational Quality Centre for all Assessment activity Investors in People is included in the 2 nd NSDS for

I have seen the future and it works LINCOLN STEFFENS