Abstract:

In order to build principles in the organisational workforce and environment, strategic people management skills include articulating the selection of skills, expertise, competencies and personal qualities. This paper aims to explore how the implementation of strategic people management skills serves as a driver to sustainable competitive advantage in the competitive religious environment by utilizing the Christian Faith-Based Organisations in Nigeria.

A conceptual approach based on the analysis of historical trends in the implementation of people management skills, especially among Christian Faith-based organisations in Nigeria, based on current literature. Key factors necessary for the satisfactory implementation of strategic people management skills were identified which include training and re-training, career development and motivational factors.