Strategic decisions made by organisations, which often involve plans to expand, refocus or develop in new directions, can have a significant impact on staff as new hires, cutbacks or additional training may be required. All too often, senior HR professionals are put in a position of simply reacting to boardroom decisions. In order to contribute productively to high-level discussions of corporate strategy, HR leaders must have a firm grasp of the key concepts, models and language of strategy.

Aligning corporate vision and HR strategy for competitive advantage
A knowledgeable HR executive working in partnership with an executive team can have a powerful impact on an organisation’s success. By consciously aligning HR with business strategy, he or she can create competitive advantage and harness the organisation’s most valuable resource; its human capital. For such a partnership to thrive, it is critical that all members of the executive team understand the complexities of the business environment. Business Strategy for HR Leaders (BSHR) provides senior HR personnel with intensive training in strategy that will enable them to participate equally in the boardroom and contribute to the decision-making processes in their organisations. This programme focuses on familiarising HR leaders with key strategic concepts used by CEOs and corporate leaders.

• Develop confidence and knowledge to communicate with the CEO, enabling HR strategy to be aligned with the CEO’s vision
  
• Build understanding of a five-step framework for developing business strategy
  
• Improve skills to identify where and how HR can affect each step of the strategic process
  

• Consulting and Coaching for Change
• Advanced Management Programme