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Human resources Soldiers hone analytics skills

By Troy Darr, U.S. Army NATOSeptember 9, 2024

Human resources Soldiers hone analytics skills
1 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Scott Holmes, an instructor at the U.S. Army NATO human resources training course, provides tips to Sgt. Brandon Bailey, Allied Forces North Battalion S-1, in Sembach, Germany. U.S. Army NATO brought 20 Soldiers from 14 units based in NATO countries to Sembach Kaserne for three days of human resources training on HR systems and data analytics Sept. 4-6. (Photo by Troy Darr) (Photo Credit: Troy Darr) VIEW ORIGINAL
Human resources Soldiers hone analytics skills
2 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Senior leaders from U.S. Army Europe and Africa, 7th Army Training Command, and U.S. Army NATO provide mentoring and professional development for Soldiers in Sembach, Germany. U.S. Army NATO brought 20 Soldiers from 14 units based in NATO countries to Sembach Kaserne for three days of human resources training on HR systems and data analytics Sept. 4-6. (Photo by Troy Darr) (Photo Credit: Troy Darr) VIEW ORIGINAL
Human resources Soldiers hone analytics skills
3 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Command Sgt. Maj. Errol Brooks, 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy; 1st Sgt. LaDonna Sharpe, Company A, 7th Army Training Command; Sgt. Maj. Francine Chapman, U.S. Army Europe and Africa; and Command Sgt. Maj. Kisha Vaught, U.S. Army NATO, participate in a mentoring session for human resources Soldiers at the U.S. Army NATO human resources training course. U.S. Army NATO brought 20 Soldiers from 14 units based in NATO countries to Sembach Kaserne for three days of human resources training on HR systems and data analytics Sept. 4-6. (Photo by Troy Darr) (Photo Credit: Troy Darr) VIEW ORIGINAL
Human resources Soldiers hone analytics skills
4 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Chief Warrant Officer 3 Kim Davis, U.S. Army NATO; Command Sgt. Maj. Errol Brooks, 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy; and 1st Sgt. LaDonna Sharpe, Company A, 7th Army Training Command, participate in a mentoring session for human resources Soldiers at the U.S. Army NATO human resources training course. U.S. Army NATO brought 20 Soldiers from 14 units based in NATO countries to Sembach Kaserne for three days of human resources training on HR systems and data analytics Sept. 4-6. (Photo by Troy Darr) (Photo Credit: Troy Darr) VIEW ORIGINAL
Human resources Soldiers hone analytics skills
5 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Staff Sgt. Odanis Maldonado, HHC Allied Forces South Battalion, and other participants at the U.S. Army NATO human resources training course work on individual lab exercises to build a basic app using an application development program. U.S. Army NATO brought 20 Soldiers from 14 units based in NATO countries to Sembach Kaserne for three days of human resources training on HR systems and data analytics Sept. 4-6. (Photo by Troy Darr) (Photo Credit: Troy Darr) VIEW ORIGINAL

SEMBACH, Germany – U.S. Army NATO brought 20 Soldiers from 14 units based in NATO countries to Sembach Kaserne for three days of human resources training on HR systems and data analytics Sept. 4-6.

The participants came from Belgium, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Türkiye and the United States to train on project management automation tools that facilitate data analytics and data visualization.

Sgt. Maj. Dorothy Anderson, U.S. Army NATO G-1, said the training was designed to help HR professionals become more efficient and agile and ensure they can execute the Army adjutant general’s guidance on maximizing the capabilities of data analytics tools to help manage the work force.

"We're trying to get to the forefront of what we need to know as HR professionals so that we can better serve our alliance," she said.

“The feedback from the Soldiers so far is they enjoy the training this week, and they're already starting to game plan how they can better use this information in their locations,” said Anderson. “Specifically, they're working on building a platform for their organizations and pulling that data over while we have the subject matter experts here to ask the questions and get it right the first time.”

Staff Sgt. Kyle Rivers, Allied Forces South Battalion S-3, said he was excited to learn new skills and improve his ability to provide valuable data to his commanders.

"This was a great opportunity for me to learn new apps and build workflows from scratch," he said.

In addition to the training on automation tools, U.S. Army NATO offered a mentoring and professional development session with senior leaders from U.S. Army Europe and Africa, 7th Army Training Command, and U.S. Army NATO.

Anderson said the training was a great success, and she plans to offer it again in the future.

"I encourage all HR Soldiers to attend this training," said Anderson. "It's a great way to learn new skills and network with other HR professionals."

U.S. Army NATO brought 20 Soldiers from 14 units based in NATO countries to Sembach Kaserne in Germany for three days of human resources training on HR systems and data analytics Sept. 4-6. The participants came from Belgium, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Türkiye and the United States to train on project management automation tools that facilitate data analytics and data visualization.