The Use of Life Story Analysis in Selection and Development of Qualified Human Resources

Abstract

In today’s world dominated by chaos and complexity, behaviors such as change, renewal, transformation, adaptation, development, learning and flexibility are critical reflexes for organizations. In organizations, people who will exhibit such reflexes are qualified and leader managers. Deciding on the selection and development of these people is vital for organizations. Life story analysis can be used as a criterion for organizations in the selection and development of human resources who are qualified and have to leadership characters such as CEO, general manager, coordinator and director. With this method, the life story of the candidate can be examined and an idea can be obtained about the management development and abilities. Life story analysis can reveal managerial skills gained from experience and life events such as critical life events, memories, milestones, struggles, people who affect life, religious-moral-political and social values, principles, activities and habits. This method can also provide a better recognition and understanding of the person whose development is desired. Thus, it can be used for the solution of career problems and career development. This method is applied by having a face-to-face interview with the person whose life story will be analyzed. The data obtained as a result of the interview is analyzed in accordance with qualitative, narrative and life story researches. As a result of the analysis, inferences about the candidate’s life story and reflections on management development are obtained. This study aims to provide a framework for using life story analysis as an evaluation criterion in the selection and development of qualified manpower.KeywordsHuman resources managementPersonnel selectionTraining and developmentLife story analysisManager’s developmentQualified and leader manager