Recruitment Strategies for Special Projects: Talent Mapping, Competency Evaluation & Agile Selection Methods
Venue: Acacia Premier Hotel, Kisumu-Kenya
Date: 7th - 12th September 2026
Cost: Kshs. 86,000 / USD 850
CPD points: 10
Overview
Master recruitment strategies for special projects, including talent mapping, competency evaluation, and agile selection methods. This program teaches HR and project managers to quickly source, assess, and onboard talent for time‑bound initiatives. The curriculum covers workforce planning for projects, competency frameworks, assessment centers, and agile hiring techniques. Through case studies and practical exercises, attendees will learn to build project teams efficiently without compromising quality. This program is essential for project managers, talent acquisition specialists, and HR business partners supporting project‑based work.
Objectives
- Conduct talent mapping to identify internal and external candidates for projects
- Develop competency frameworks tailored to project roles
- Use agile selection methods (hackathons, project simulations) to assess candidates
- Implement assessment centers for high‑volume project recruiting
- Reduce time‑to‑hire while maintaining quality
- Onboard project staff quickly and effectively
- Manage contingent and temporary workforce
- Ensure diversity and inclusion in project teams
- Measure recruitment effectiveness for projects
Target Audience
- Talent acquisition and recruitment specialists
- Project managers leading project teams
- HR business partners supporting projects
- Resource managers and workforce planners
- Consultants in project staffing
- Anyone responsible for building project teams
Methodology
- Talent mapping exercises
- Competency framework development
- Agile selection simulations (hackathons)
- Assessment center design workshops
- Case study analyses of project recruitment
- Onboarding planning sessions
- Peer sharing of recruitment innovations
