Management training programmes are becoming popular as companies start to appreciate their practicality. Usually they come across as one-fits-all solution, training dozens of young employees over the years.
Seldom do companies invest in programmes that serve the interest, talent and experience of each individual trainee.
Grand Hyatt Macau, which opened its doors in 2009, is one of a few companies with a customised learning plan developed for its 'corporate leadership trainee.'
'Important factors such as feedback from previous programmes, the new trainee's area of specialisation, previous work experience and any specific skills he would like to develop are all considered and incorporated into the learning plan,' says Kris Herring, director of learning and development at Grand Hyatt Macau.
The company is equally flexible when hiring future trainees. Herring says: 'We do not specifically limit the number of trainees we take at any given time.'
In case there are no vacancies in Macau, talented applicants will be referred to the director of recruitment for Asia-Pacific to see if there are suitable vacancies at any other Hyatt properties.