Contemporary organizations have to contend with a wide range of complicated challenges due to the rapidly shifting dynamics of today’s work environments. The rapid advancement of technology and the unrelenting pace of globalization have significantly changed how business operates and how human resources are managed. Employee development has transformed from a straightforward goal to a strategic priority in this dynamic environment; it is an essential element for businesses to adjust and be sustainable over the long term. Provoking employees’ ongoing development and creativity has become essential to ensuring long term organizational success. It is true that building skills and enhancing performance are at the forefront of these processes, but the strategies employed to achieve these goals go beyond traditional training programs, consisting of management tools that improve manager-employee communication and meet personal objectives with corporate goals.
To promote employee growth, Organizations use Personalentwicklungsgespräch (employee developments discussions) and Feedbackgespräch (feedback discussions). The Personalentwicklungsgespräch focuses on fostering long-term professional growth through defining the future aspirations and outlining strategies to reach them. On the other hand, Feedbackgespräch focuses on enhancing immediate performance, fine-tuning individual capabilities to align with the current requirements of the job. For example, throughout a Personalentwicklungsgespräch, an employee and their manager might explore training options for skill development. In contrast, a Feedbackgespräch would concentrate on addressing specific performance areas, such as managing challenging situations or enhancing team communication skills.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Importance and Innovation of the Study
- 3. Structure of the Thesis
- 4. Literature Review: Definitions and Differences
- 5. [Chapter 5 Title - Missing from Provided Text]
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study investigates the roles of Personalentwicklungsgespräch (employee development discussions) and Feedbackgespräch (feedback discussions) in employee growth during organizational change. It explores the challenges faced by both employees and managers in these discussions and aims to identify strategies for improvement. The research seeks to understand how these discussions contribute to employee development in dynamic environments and proposes ways to enhance managerial competencies to maximize their effectiveness.
- The distinct yet complementary roles of Personalentwicklungsgespräch and Feedbackgespräch in employee development.
- The challenges posed by rapid workplace changes on employees and managers during these discussions.
- The importance of essential competencies (emotional intelligence, communication skills, adaptability) for successful discussions.
- Strategies for overcoming challenges and enhancing the effectiveness of these discussions.
- Improving management competency frameworks to optimize the outcomes of these discussions in dynamic contexts.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
1. Introduction: This introductory chapter establishes the context of the study by highlighting the challenges faced by contemporary organizations due to rapid technological advancements and globalization. It emphasizes the shift in employee development from a simple goal to a strategic priority for organizational sustainability. The chapter introduces Personalentwicklungsgespräch (long-term development discussions) and Feedbackgespräch (short-term feedback discussions), detailing their differences and the challenges they face in dynamic work environments. It clearly states the research question: How do these discussions contribute to employee development during organizational change, and what challenges do employees and managers face? The chapter concludes by outlining the study's key hypotheses, focusing on the complementary roles of the two discussion types, the challenges of rapid workplace change, and the importance of specific competencies for successful discussions.
2. Importance and Innovation of the Study: This chapter emphasizes the study's significance by highlighting its exploration of Personalentwicklungsgespräch and Feedbackgespräch in organizations undergoing constant change. It underscores the study's focus on aligning personal and organizational goals while considering employees' psychological and emotional needs. The chapter positions the research as offering novel perspectives on developing managerial competencies for leading employee development and feedback in dynamic settings. It argues that the study contributes to ongoing discussions on how organizations can effectively prepare managers to guide employees through periods of organizational transformation by proposing a framework for enhancing management skills.
3. Structure of the Thesis: This chapter provides a detailed outline of the thesis structure, explaining the logical progression of chapters and how they contribute to answering the research question. It briefly describes the content of each chapter, including the introduction, definitions and conceptual framework, literature review, analysis of challenges and barriers, strategies for addressing challenges, development of managerial competencies, and the conclusion and recommendations. The chapter serves as a roadmap for the reader, clarifying the organization and flow of the entire study.
4. Literature Review: Definitions and Differences: This chapter provides comprehensive definitions of Personalentwicklungsgespräch and Feedbackgespräch, differentiating them based on their focus (long-term development versus short-term performance feedback). It draws on existing research from authors like Glahn (2017), Baynton (2022), and Reiber et al. (2024) to support its definitions and highlight the importance of each type of discussion in fostering employee growth and organizational success. The chapter contrasts the approaches, emphasizing the long-term strategic goals of Personalentwicklungsgespräch and the immediate performance improvement focus of Feedbackgespräch. The chapter also examines the perspectives of several researchers who support the importance of these types of meetings and how they support employee development and growth within organizations.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Personalentwicklungsgespräch, Feedbackgespräch, employee development, performance feedback, organizational change, managerial competencies, employee growth, communication skills, emotional intelligence, adaptability, workplace challenges, strategic human resource management.
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The study investigates the roles of Personalentwicklungsgespräch (employee development discussions) and Feedbackgespräch (feedback discussions) in employee growth during organizational change. It explores the challenges faced by employees and managers in these discussions and aims to identify strategies for improvement. Key themes include the roles of these discussions, the challenges of workplace changes, the importance of essential competencies, and strategies for enhancing effectiveness.
What does the Introduction chapter cover?
The Introduction establishes the context of the study by highlighting the challenges faced by organizations due to technological advancements and globalization. It emphasizes the strategic importance of employee development and introduces Personalentwicklungsgespräch and Feedbackgespräch, detailing their differences and the challenges they face in dynamic work environments. It also presents the research question and key hypotheses.
What is the focus of the "Importance and Innovation of the Study" chapter?
This chapter emphasizes the study's significance by exploring Personalentwicklungsgespräch and Feedbackgespräch in changing organizations. It focuses on aligning personal and organizational goals while considering employees' psychological needs. It positions the research as offering new perspectives on developing managerial competencies in dynamic settings.
What does the "Structure of the Thesis" chapter explain?
This chapter provides a detailed outline of the thesis structure, explaining the logical progression of chapters and how they contribute to answering the research question. It briefly describes the content of each chapter.
What is discussed in the "Literature Review: Definitions and Differences" chapter?
This chapter provides comprehensive definitions of Personalentwicklungsgespräch and Feedbackgespräch, differentiating them based on their focus (long-term development versus short-term performance feedback). It draws on existing research to support these definitions and highlight their importance.
What are the key differences between Personalentwicklungsgespräch and Feedbackgespräch?
Personalentwicklungsgespräch focuses on long-term strategic goals and employee development, while Feedbackgespräch focuses on immediate performance improvement and feedback. They complement each other in fostering employee growth and organizational success.
What are some of the keywords associated with this study?
The keywords include: Personalentwicklungsgespräch, Feedbackgespräch, employee development, performance feedback, organizational change, managerial competencies, employee growth, communication skills, emotional intelligence, adaptability, workplace challenges, strategic human resource management.
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- Rukiye Gül (Autor:in), 2024, The personnel development and feedback interview as a management tool in times of change, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1558909
