Hello everyone!

I am requesting you to elaborate on the meaning and role of "assignments," "projects," "shadowing," and "secondments" in HRD. Additionally, could someone differentiate between projects and assignments, as well as seminars and conferences? Please revert as soon as possible.

Awaiting your response.

From India, Haora
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I give this input from my experience:

Assignments Vs Project

Assignments:

1. For short-term compared to projects.
2. Duration below a year normally.
3. Well within your current role.
4. You come back to your previous role after completion.

Project:

1. Long-term duration compared to assignments.
2. More than a year.
3. May require a change in role.
4. May not necessarily come back to the previous role.

Seminar Vs Conference

Seminar:

1. Seminar makes awareness about a particular topic. Shared by one person. A research scholar sharing knowledge about his new findings.

Conference:

2. Conference is for sharing and learning by all members who are equally knowledgeable in their field.

Just shared what I knew.

Regards,
Sathya

From India, Madras
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Secondment (internal & external) is one of a range of tools that will enable the development of an individual's skills and competencies within their normal place of work. It also enhances organizational development and provides the individual with valuable experience.

The aim of secondment is to encourage and develop employees by providing them with the opportunity to consolidate existing skills and experiences or to gain further skills, experience, knowledge, and abilities that may not exist within their current post. It is also a means by which the organization can utilize individuals' skills most effectively by assigning appropriately qualified and experienced staff to key areas.

Regards,
Diwakar Singh

From India, Rudrapur
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