The Business-Driven HR Professional: Strategy, Metrics and Influence
Course Introduction
In today’s fast-changing global landscape, rapid and radical shifts are reshaping the way organisations operate. Growth, competitiveness, cost control, and market sustainability are no longer optional—they are business imperatives. In this context, the human capital of an organisation stands as the ultimate competitive advantage.
This practical, work-based programme demonstrates how the HR function itself can drive strategic value, acting as a source of sustainable organisational advantage. Through modern policies, innovative practices, and people-focused strategies, HR professionals will learn to transform their function from a support role into a key driver of business success.
Course Objectives
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
* Understand and apply leadership styles that maximise employee performance at all levels.
* Harness empowerment technies to achieve measurable results.
* Master innovative recruitment and retention methods to secure and keep top talent.
* Implement robust performance management systems with effective measurement tools.
* Apply behavioural competencies as measurable tools for workforce excellence.
* Design work organisation practices that promote creativity, innovation, and productivity.
* Address equal opportunities within multinational contexts.
* Strengthen employee relations through motivational techniques and performance appraisal.
* Enhance communications, consultation, and involvement for outstanding organisational outcomes.
Training Methodology
This course applies a highly interactive, hands-on approach. Delegates will participate in case studies, group discussions, practical exercises, and scenario-based workshops. Real-life organisational challenges will be analysed, with participants encouraged to apply concepts directly to their work environments. Constructive feedback and peer-to-peer learning will reinforce every stage.
Organisational Impact
By applying the learning from this programme, organisations will:
* Position HR as a business driver, not just a support function.
* Enhance recruitment and retention rates for key talent.
* Improve workforce productivity and efficiency through effective performance management.
* Foster innovation and creativity through modern work organisation models.
* Build a culture of accountability, fairness, and motivation.
* Strengthen employee engagement, reducing turnover and boosting commitment.
Personal Impact
Participants will benefit by:
* Developing advanced HR skills aligned with strategic business goals.
* Gaining practical tools to measure and enhance workforce performance.
* Improving their confidence and credibility as HR professionals and leaders.
* Mastering effective communication, consultation, and involvement strategies.
* Strengthening their ability to influence key business decisions through HR metrics and insights.
Who Should Attend
This programme is designed for:
* HR Managers, Executives, and Business Partners
* HR Specialists in recruitment, performance, or employee relations
* Line Managers responsible for HR-related activities
* Professionals seeking to elevate HR from administration to strategic influence
* Anyone aspiring to shape HR as a driver of organisational success
Course Content
Day One – The Context for Change
* The big picture: what’s changing in HR globally
* Strategic requirements – new demands and tools for HR
* Leadership and management style – what it is and how to measure it
* The new way to create leaders – step-by-step process
* Recruitment – competency & behavioural approaches
* Key success areas for retention
* Daily review
Day Two – Managing Performance, Behaviour and Culture
* Performance management – setting standards
* Methods for setting targets and measuring outcomes
* Improving managerial performance
* The psychological contract vs. workplace reality
* Corporate culture – what it is and how to measure it
* Coaching, mentoring, and counselling: driving results
* Daily review
Day Three – Implications for Employment Practice
* Work organisation – calculating optimal workforce size
* Competency management – setting and valuing standards
* Human Capital Management – techniques for valuing people assets
* Daily review
Day Four – Employee Relations
* Rights vs. responsibilities in employment contract
* Poor performance management – principles of differentiation
* Disciplinary procedure: the line manager’s role
* Grievances & equal opportunities: responsibility and action
* Daily review
Day Five – The Future for Employment Practices
* Industrial democracy – the Google model and global applicability
* Employee representatives: communication, consultation, and involvement
* The new shape of HR for the future
* Keeping good people – retention strategies
* Programme review and presentation of certificates
Enquiries and Registration
Enquiry at : admin@keleaders.com
Whatsapp: 0044 790 125 9494
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