Certificate In Strategic HR: Delivering Business Results

HRCI certified delegates – This course is approved for 15 recertification hours in the General and Strategic categories

Certificate In Strategic HR: Delivering Business Results A Comprehensive Course Helping HR Professionals Conceptualise And Apply The Essential Components Of Both An HR Strategy And An Organisational Strategy, And Understand How The HR Strategy Aligns To The Organisational Strategy 11 – 14 May 2014 The Address Hotel, Dubai Marina, Dubai, UAE

5 Key Learning Objectives 1. Define and describe organisational strategy 2. Recognise the major components of a good organisational strategy 3. Provide real-world examples of what effective organisational and HR strategies are comprised of 4. Create an HR strategy that is linked to your organisational strategy 5. Develop an HR strategy implementation plan to execute your strategy

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About Your Expert Course Leader Bill Robinson is the MD of Robinson Faris and Jones. He is former Head of Learning at Averda and was the Senior HR Manager at Cornell University.

Founded in 1948, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 270,000 members in over 150 countries, the Society serves the needs of HR professionals and advances the interests of the HR profession.

SHRM’s motto is, leading people, leading organisations. Professional development programs offered by SHRM are created using proven global standards of best practice with an applied focus.

Today, theory is not enough, the application is crucial.

One of SHRM’s four strategic pillars is to be a global organisation.

SHRM’s global growth increased by 26% in 2012 and over 10,000 members currently reside outside of the US. SHRM is also leading in the development ISO Standards for HR and competency models, by the profession, for the profession.

A SHRM learning experience delivers the confidence of value and brand recognition that can only come from the world’s largest HR association.

About The Assessment And Certification After each major learning module, there will be a series of optional, straight-forward multiple-choice quizzes based upon the content covered during the course. There will also be short break-out sessions where you will work on assignments and these may involve short follow up presentations.

A cumulative pass-mark of 50%, in addition to a perfect attendance record, is required to be awarded the Certificate of Completion from SHRM/IIR ME. Should you wish not to take up the test, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance from IIR ME based on your full attendance of the course.

Who Should Attend?

• This course is intended for mid-level HR professionals who lead or support the development and execution of an HR strategy.

• Director-level HR professionals • HR professionals who are involved in (or lead) strategic planning efforts • HR professionals with five to seven years of successive levels of experience in the field

HRCI Certified Delegates For all HRCI certified delegates, this course is approved for 15 recertification hours in the General and Strategic categories.

He is in the unique position of holding both UK and USA Certification, MCIPD, SPHR and GPHR. He currently trains both programmes for the CIPD and for the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). Bill utilises the SHRM learning system to train HR professionals in the USA and globally towards certification exams in SPHR, GPHR, HRBP and HRMP. He helped establish and was a partner with ResourceBank in the UK and developed assessment and development centers for Budweiser, L’Oreal and Allied Domecq working closely with them for 10 years.

Bill is an independent reviewer for the USA HR Certification Institute (HRCI) for instruction materials for the Global Professional Body of Knowledge in HR. Bill holds a Bachelor of Science in Law and Economics and has a Masters postgraduate certificate from Cornell for its HR Director Programme.

Course Overview The purpose of the course is to enable HR professionals to align HR and organisational objectives, and create an implementation plan for executing their strategy.

This course will enable you to move from theory to practice, allowing you to not only garner an understanding of theoretical concepts but also understand how to apply those concepts. Through the use of case studies and class exercises, you will learn how to leverage and create a wholly aligned Human Resource strategy and implementation plan for your organisation.

Read What Delegates Have Said About Bill’s Courses With IIR ME: “Bill transfers his knowledge very professionally and uses presentations and videos on the course. I learnt a lot of new information which will help me develop my skills and enhance my knowledge.”

Fatima Abbas, BMMI, Bahrain

“The trainer is well informed and highly qualified to deliver the subject. He used role plays, group discussions and case studies.”

Mansoor Al Mehairi, Department of Municipal Affairs, UAE

“Bill answered our questions and shared various examples to ensure our understanding. He understood my concerns and addressed them. He used slides, discussions, group work and friendly competitions during the course.”

Fatima Abdulaziz Al-Bukhairi, Training Coordinator, Ooredoo, Qatar

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Certificate In Strategic HR: Delivering Business Results 11 – 14 May 2014 • The Address Hotel, Dubai Marina, Dubai, UAE Course Timings: Registration will be at 07:30 on Day One. Course sessions will start promptly at 08:00 and end at 14:30. There will be two short breaks for refreshments and lunch will be served at the end of each day’s sessions.

Day One Module 1: Understanding Organisational Strategy This module covers organisational strategy, the components of an organisational strategic plan, the strategic planning process, and organisational metrics. This module is intended to familiarise you with organisational strategy and to allow you to distil the major components necessary for an effective organisational strategy.

Lesson 1: Overview Of Organisational Strategy • Definition of organisational strategy • Five types of organisational strategies • Organisational life cycle Lesson 2: Strategic Plan Components And Processes • Six strategic planning phases • Strategic plan components Lesson 3: Ethics • Contexts of mission, vision, values and ethics • Causes of ethical dilemmas in organisations • Ethical vs. legal Lesson 4: Organisational Metrics • Developing and measuring metrics • Kaplan and Norton’s Balanced Scorecard Exercise: This module will conclude with an exercise that allows you to evaluate a sample organisational strategy

Day Two Module 2: Formulating An HR Strategy This module covers the major components of an HR strategy, the steps for creating such a strategy, and the major considerations for aligning HR and organisational strategies. This module is intended to move you from theory to practice by providing opportunities to apply the concepts gained.

Lesson 1: Overview Of HR Strategy • Definition of HR strategy • How organisational goals affect HR goals • Global workplace trends Lesson 2: Major Steps In Creating An HR Strategic Plan • Major objectives of an HR strategic plan • Steps to create an HR strategic plan • Five major components of an HR strategy

Day Three Module 2 Continued: Formulating An HR Strategy Lesson 5: Total Rewards • Definition of total rewards • Philosophy • Strategies Lesson 6: Training And Development • Definition of training and development • Organisational strategic plans • Learning organisation • Leadership development Lesson 7: Talent Engagement • Definition of talent engagement • Gallup path and engagement hierarchy • Creating strategies for high, middle, and low performers Exercise: This module concludes with an exercise in which you will create an HR strategy based on the organisational strategy provided in Module 1

Day Four Module 3: Creating And Executing An HR Implementation Plan This module covers the relevant issues (e.g. communication, change management, stakeholder commitment) associated with creating an implementation plan, how to address the arising issues and how to execute the plan.

Lesson 1: Creating An HR Implementation Plan • Issues for consideration • Steps to create an HR implementation plan Lesson 2: Executing An HR Implementation Plan • Roles of the HR professional • Communicating your HR strategy • Managing resources and change • Monitoring progress • Maintaining stakeholder involvement Exercise: This module concludes with an exercise in which you will develop an implementation plan based on the HR strategic plans created in Module 2

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Lesson 3: Talent Acquisition • Definition of talent acquisition • Talent acquisition strategy Lesson 4: Performance Management • Definition of performance management • Why develop performance

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Certificate In Strategic HR: Delivering Business Results 11 – 14 May 2014 Course Fee For SHRM Members

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Course fees include documentation, luncheon and refreshments. Delegates who attend all sessions and successfully complete the course assessment will receive an IIRME/SHRM Certificate of Completion.

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