Strategic Human Resource Management for Business Executives

INTRODUCTION

Creating long-term value via people is critical for most firms. Globalization, fast changes in technology and social conventions, and an increased emphasis on corporate social responsibility necessitate a strategic approach to human resource management challenges that goes beyond the typical administrative approach. Most firms increasingly see personnel as a source of long-term competitive advantage. This programme strives to improve on participants’ operational expertise of the HRM domain in order to gain a strategic perspective. The program’s goal is to provide information and skills to middle and upper-level managers, including line managers and HR managers, in order for them to make human resource management decisions that will establish and preserve competitive advantage.

COURSE METHODOLOGY

This course is designed in the form of workshop which will includes a variety of learning tools to help participants function effectively and efficiently in a multifunctional environment through various methodologies including;

• Short lectures
• Brainstorming
• Case studies
• Group activities
• Role playing

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The attendees of this Certificate Program will be able to:

• Distinguish between strategic and operational human resource management.
• Learn about business strategy and corporate strategy.
• Recognize the link between Strategic HRM and business and corporate strategy.
• Understand how HRM interacts with marketing, finance, and operations.
• Recognize current trends and problems in human resource management and employee/industrial relations.

 WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE?

• Strategic planning and performance management professionals
• Managers
• Supervisors
• Executives
• Supply chain manager
• Management Representatives
• Anyone who is seeking improvement in skills for enhanced performance and career development

TARGETED SKILLS

• Strategic planning
• Analytical thinking
• Leading and supervising
• Deciding and initiating action
• Working with people
• Relating and networking
• Persuading and influencing
• Planning and organizing
• Achieving goals and objectives