Who Should Participate: Human Resource professionals who want to be viewed by their organization as a strategic contributor.

Schedule: Two, seven (7) hour sessions.

Objective: This HR Workshop is designed to develop the skills, competencies, and knowledge to be able to influence the stategic direction of your organization.  To challenge the way participants “think” about their organization, the role of the human resource function, and their contributions to the success of the organization.

Topics covered include:

• Evolution of the role of HR in the organization
• Paradigms about HR
• Strategic Thinking, Management & Planning
• Barriers to getting a seat at the table
• Examples of strategic HR partners
• Develop a “plan”

Learning Objectives

• Understanding the strategic planning process in order to connect HR initiatives to business goals and objectives.
• Accessing current HR systems and processes to identify opportunities to improve their effectiveness.
• Optimizing HR systems to support attracting, developing, and retaining key talent.
• Aligning HR systems with organizational objectives and strategies.
• To create a paradigm shift as to how the HR function is viewed by the organization.

Approved for 11 Strategic Recertification Hours