Global Learning for Operational Leaders
Course HRT-032
Strategic Human Resources Management
Organizations achieve sustainable growth when their people strategy is fully aligned with business objectives. The outline covers Foundations of Strategic HR Management, Workforce Planning and Talent Strategy, Organizati...
- 5 daysClassroom or online
- 15Upcoming dates
- 10Cities
- €1,625Fees from
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Introduction
Course overview
Organizations achieve sustainable growth when their people strategy is fully aligned with business objectives. Human Resources is no longer limited to administrative functions—it plays a critical role in shaping organizational performance, culture, and competitive advantage.
Strategic Human Resources Management focuses on integrating HR practices with long-term business strategy, ensuring that talent, leadership, and organizational capabilities support future growth and transformation.
This course is designed to help HR professionals and leaders move from operational HR to a strategic role, enabling them to contribute to business success through effective workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development initiatives.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand the principles of strategic HR management
- Align HR strategies with organizational objectives
- Develop effective workforce and talent strategies
- Support business growth through HR initiatives
- Improve employee engagement and organizational performance
- Apply strategic thinking in HR decision-making
- Measure the impact of HR on business outcomes
Who should attend
Target audience
- HR Managers and HR Business Partners
- Senior HR Professionals
- Talent Management and OD Specialists
- Department Managers and Team Leaders
- Strategy and Planning Professionals
- Executives involved in people and organizational decisions
Methodology
Learning approach
- Real-world HR and business strategy case studies
- Interactive workshops and group discussions
- Scenario-based strategic planning exercises
- Practical frameworks and models for HR strategy
- Tools for aligning HR initiatives with business goals
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Foundations of Strategic HR Management
- Evolution of HR from operational to strategic role
- Role of HR in organizational success
- Understanding business strategy and alignment
- Coffee break
- Understanding business strategy and alignment (continued)
- HR as a strategic business partner
- Key HR frameworks and models
- Linking people strategy to business outcomes
Day 2
Workforce Planning and Talent Strategy
- Strategic workforce planning concepts
- Talent acquisition and retention strategies
- Identifying critical roles and competencies
- Succession planning and leadership development
- Coffee break
- Succession planning and leadership development (continued)
- Managing talent pipelines
- Case study: workforce strategy development
Day 3
Organizational Development and Culture
- Building high-performance organizational cultures
- Employee engagement strategies
- Organizational structure and design
- Coffee break
- Organizational structure and design (continued)
- Change management principles
- Leadership and capability development
- Practical exercise: culture transformation planning
Day 4
Performance Management and HR Analytics
- Designing performance management systems
- Aligning KPIs with business objectives
- HR metrics and analytics for decision-making
- Coffee break
- HR metrics and analytics for decision-making (continued)
- Using data to drive HR strategies
- Measuring HR effectiveness and impact
- Case study: performance improvement strategy
Day 5
Implementing HR Strategy and Driving Change
- Translating strategy into actionable HR plans
- Managing organizational change initiatives
- Stakeholder engagement and communication
- Overcoming resistance to change
- Coffee break
- Overcoming resistance to change (continued)
- Continuous improvement in HR practices
- Final case study and strategic action planning
Course FAQs
Questions about this course
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What does Strategic Human Resources Management (HRT-032) cover?
This course covers Human Resources and Training through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 16 - 20 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
HR Managers and HR Business Partners, Senior HR Professionals, Talent Management and OD Specialists
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include London, Munich, Kuala lumpur, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Geneva, Barcelona, Madrid, Paris, Dubai.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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