Learning outcomes Outcomes After completion of this study unit you should be able to: Describe the role of (ETD) L & D practitioners in organisations (manager, consultant, facilitator, evaluator, marketer, strategic facilitator) (Erasmus et al., p. 39-40) Motivate the importance of the role of the supervisor in HRD (Werner, p. 15). Distinguish between and discuss the roles and competencies required of the HRD professional and HRD Executive Manager (Werner, p. 16-18). Describe the other and changing roles of HRD professionals (Werner, p. 18- 19). Provide guidelines on the certification and education for HRD professionals (Werner, p. 19-20). Reflect on the challenges that organisations and HRD professionals may face (Werner, p. 21-24). Distinguish between the "elements of the four-step approach or sequence for designing HRD interventions (Werner, p. 25-27). Study unit 6 Individual activity Individual Activity Answer the following questions/carry out the following assignment (Acknowledgement: De Simone and Werner.) 6.1 Do supervisors have HRD responsibilities? If so, how do they coordinate these with that of HRD professionals? 6.2 What HRD skills or competencies does an HRD professional and an HRD manager need? Suggest (based on the literature which you have studied) how should these skills/competencies preferably be learned 6.3 Which challenges to HRD professionals that you have studied will directly affect your present or future working environment? What additional challenges do you foresee affecting HRD