HR AS STRATEGIC BUSINESS PARTNER

“Positioning HR as a Driver of Business Strategy, Performance, and Organizational Growth”

Course Schedule

 

Date Venue Fees (Face-to-Face)
28 – 29 Jan 2025 Doha, Qatar USD 1995 per delegate
11 – 12 Jun 2025 Kuwait USD 1995 per delegate
29 – 30 Sep 2025 Muscat, Oman USD 1995 per delegate

Course Introduction

Human Resources is no longer a support function—it is a strategic engine that drives innovation, performance, and transformation. Organizations that embed HR into business strategy outperform peers in talent acquisition, leadership development, culture building, and financial outcomes. This intensive two-day course equips HR professionals with the skills and mindset to function as true business partners. Participants will learn how to connect HR initiatives to strategic priorities, influence executive decision-making, and lead cross-functional performance through people strategy.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Define the strategic role of HR in organizational success.
  • Align HR strategies with corporate vision, mission, and KPIs.
  • Develop HR scorecards and analytics to measure value contribution.
  • Build internal credibility with leadership and business units.
  • Influence change management, culture, and organizational design.
  • Lead talent strategies that support business transformation.

Why you Should Attend

  • Shift from transactional HR to value-driven, strategic leadership.
  • Learn frameworks used by leading CHROs and HRBPs.
  • Build consultative and influencing skills to partner with executives.
  • Translate business goals into actionable people plans.
  • Position HR as a catalyst for growth and innovation.

Intended Audience

This program is designed for:

  • HR Business Partners and Generalists
  • HR Managers and Heads of HR
  • Organizational Development and Talent Leaders
  • HR Analysts and Planners
  • Executives transitioning to strategic HR roles.

Individual Benefits

Key competencies that will be developed include:

  • Strategic planning and business alignment
  • Consulting and stakeholder management
  • Performance metrics and ROI analysis
  • Leadership presence and communication influence
  • HR analytics and evidence-based decision-making

Organization Benefits

Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:

  • Stronger integration of people strategy with business planning
  • Enhanced HR credibility and collaboration with executive leadership
  • Measurable contribution to innovation, growth, and efficiency
  • A talent-first culture aligned with organizational goals
  • Increased agility in responding to market and workforce shifts.

Instructional Methdology

The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:

  • Strategic Lectures – Models, frameworks, and case studies
  • Workshops – Creating HR strategic plans and scorecards
  • Peer Interaction – Scenario-based group decision making
  • Simulation – HRBP leadership in a real-world business case
  • Tools – Strategy maps, stakeholder maps, and dashboards
  • Guided Reflection – Insights on mindset shifts and next steps

Course Outline

Detailed 2-Day Course Outline

Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 2–3 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00

Day 1: The Strategic HR Mindset

Module 1: Evolution of HR as a Strategic Partner (07:30 – 09:30)

  • From administration to strategy: key paradigm shifts
  • The HRBP model and its role in transformation
  • Benchmarking HR maturity across industries

Module 2: Aligning HR with Business Strategy (09:45 – 11:15)

  • Understanding business models and strategic plans
  • Creating HR strategies linked to growth objectives
  • Case study: translating business challenges into people initiatives

Module 3: Building Credibility with Business Leaders (11:30 – 01:00)

  • Speaking the language of business: finance, risk, and productivity
  • HR’s role in change, culture, and governance
  • Relationship-building with line managers and C-suite

Module 4: Workshop – Creating a Strategic HR Contribution Map (02:00 – 03:30)

  • Participants map HR activities to business value chain
  • Peer review and instructor feedback

Day 2: Tools, Influence & Action Planning

Module 5: Metrics and Dashboards for HR Strategy (07:30 – 09:30)

  • Building HR scorecards and reporting frameworks
  • Key metrics for talent, engagement, and performance
  • Aligning KPIs to leadership and board expectations

Module 6: Influencing Without Authority (09:45 – 11:15)

  • Stakeholder mapping and influence strategies
  • Presenting recommendations with clarity and impact
  • Building trust and overcoming resistance

Module 7: Driving Organizational Culture and Talent Strategy (11:30 – 01:00)

  • Designing culture transformation initiatives
  • Strategic workforce planning and succession
  • Leadership development and high-potential strategies

Module 8: Final Action Planning and Course Wrap-Up (02:00 – 03:30)

  • Drafting individual HRBP development plans
  • Group feedback, peer coaching, and next steps

Certification

Participants who complete the program will receive a Certificate of Completion in HR as Strategic Business Partner, recognizing their readiness to lead strategic HR functions that drive business value.

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