The conversation about HR having a “seat at the table” is over. The door is wide open and the Human Resources function has its seat; increasingly one being populated by Strategic HR Leaders that are aligned with business units rather than, or in addition to a centralized HR function. But for many organizations that have filled these roles with HR generalists, long on skills in the HR function but short on experience in other areas of the business, these partnerships are proving frustrating for both sides. This Strategic HR Leadership course will address these business areas in detail to give existing and future HR Leaders a foundation to credibly lead change efforts and positivity affect the direction of their organization’s profitability.
• Understand how to align HR with overarching business objectives to support long-term organizational success.
• Learn how to apply strategic workforce planning techniques to anticipate future talent needs and workforce trends.
• Master HR’s role in leading successful organizational change using established frameworks and best practices.
• Gain insights into leveraging HR metrics and people analytics to drive evidence-based decisions that impact business outcomes.
• Discover how to create employee engagement initiatives that enhance productivity and align with business goals.
• Explore key trends such as reskilling, flexible work arrangements, and their implications for HR’s role in transforming the Future Workforce.
• Overview of the session's objectives and key takeaways.
• Setting the stage: How HR drives business success.
• HR as a strategic partner: Aligning HR with business goals.
• The shift from transactional HR to transformational HR.
• Discussion: How has HR evolved in your organization?
• Aligning workforce planning with long-term business objectives.
• Scenario planning: Preparing for future workforce needs.
• Discussion: Analyzing workforce trends and their impact on business strategy.
• Reskilling and upskilling: Preparing the workforce for the future.
• Flexible work arrangements and their strategic impact.
• Discussion: What future trends are impacting your workforce planning?
• Understanding the dynamics of change: Why change fails and how to make it successful.
• The role of HR in leading and supporting organizational change.
• Key change management frameworks (e.g., Kotter's 8-Step Process, ADKAR).
• Discussion: Developing a change management plan for a real-world HR scenario.
• Key HR metrics that matter to business leaders.
• Using data to measure HR’s impact on business success.
• Implementing a people analytics strategy.
• The link between engagement and business performance.
• Best practices for driving employee engagement in today's workplace.
• Discussion: Designing an engagement strategy that aligns with business objectives.
• Open floor for participants to share challenges, insights, and solutions.
• Discussion on how to apply the day’s learnings in their own organizations.
• Recap of the day’s key points.
• Action plan: Steps to drive strategic HR leadership in your organization.
Ron Thomas is a distinguished leader, strategist, and educator with a profound impact on strategy and human resources globally. As the Managing Director of Strategy Focused Group, headquartered in Dubai with offices in New York City and Singapore, Ron has cemented his position as a trusted advisor to organizations worldwide.
In the academic realm, Ron holds esteemed roles, including Visiting Executive Senior Faculty at the Human Capital Institute and the Global Human Resources Leadership Institute at Howard University School of Business. He also serves as an Adjunct Facilitator at the EMBA programs of Howard University and the American University in Dubai, dedicating himself to nurturing future business leaders.
Ron's illustrious career includes pivotal leadership positions such as CEO of Great Place to Work-Gulf, CHRO of Al Raha Group in Riyadh, and VP of HR at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. His strategic vision and leadership have earned him numerous accolades, including being named among the top 5 HR/Leadership thinkers in the Middle East by CIPD, the Outstanding Leadership Award for Global HR Excellence, and inclusion in Asia's 50 Most Talented Global HR Leaders and the Power 200 Biggest Voices in Leadership.
As a prolific thought leader, Ron's insights are featured in prestigious publications such as the Wall St. Journal, Inc. Magazine, and Workforce Management. He contributes to international HR magazines and platforms, including HR People of Africa, SHRM, CEO.com, TheHRObserver, and HRZone.com. His writings cover leadership and organizational dynamics, influencing thought leadership across continents.
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