Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Many countries require or encourage employers to develop and employ national talent. Successful nationalisation and localisation programmes combine compliance with genuine capability building.
This Aractech course covers nationalisation policies and targets, workforce analysis, attracting national talent, development programmes, mentoring and knowledge transfer, retention, reporting and building sustainable localisation strategies. Participants design a localisation programme.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand nationalisation and localisation policies
- Analyse workforce composition and gaps
- Attract and recruit national talent
- Design development and knowledge transfer programmes
- Retain and progress national employees
- Report and sustain localisation outcomes
Who should attend
Target audience
- HR directors and managers
- Talent and L&D professionals
- Workforce planners
- Government relations staff
- Senior managers
- HR business partners
Methodology
Learning approach
- Case studies
- Workforce analysis exercises
- Programme design workshops
- Group discussions
- Planning
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Localisation Context
- Policies and targets
- Business benefits
- Challenges
- Coffee break
- Challenges (continued)
- Compliance
- Exercise: Policy review
Day 2
Workforce Analysis
- Workforce data
- Critical roles
- Gaps
- Coffee break
- Gaps (continued)
- Targets
- Workshop: Localisation analysis
Day 3
Attraction and Recruitment
- Employer brand
- Graduate programmes
- Partnerships with universities
- Coffee break
- Partnerships with universities (continued)
- Selection
- Exercise: Attraction plan
Day 4
Development and Knowledge Transfer
- Development programmes
- Mentoring
- Succession
- Coffee break
- Succession (continued)
- Knowledge transfer from expatriates
- Case study: Successful localisation
Day 5
Retention and Reporting
- Retention
- Career paths
- Reporting
- Coffee break
- Reporting (continued)
- Sustainability
- Capstone: Localisation programme
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Workforce Nationalisation and Localisation Programmes (HRT-083) cover?
This course covers Human Resources and Training through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 16 - 20 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
HR directors and managers, Talent and L&D professionals, Workforce planners
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Rome, Kuala lumpur, Barcelona, Cape Town, Frankfurt, Paris.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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