An Intensive 10-day Training Course
Advanced Professional Certificate in
Strategic Human Resource & Talent Management

Modules
This training course is split into two modules:
MODULE I - Advanced Professional Certificate in Strategic Human Resource Management
MODULE II - Strategic Talent Management
Each module is structured and can be taken as a stand-alone training course; however, delegates will maximise their benefits by taking Module 1 and 2 back-to-back as a 2-week training course.
Course Outline
Module 1: Advanced Professional Certificate in Strategic Human Resource Management
Day One
The rapidly accelerating changes in the way we work
- Introductions and programme objectives
- The three significant impacts on the world of work
- How Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the world of work
- AI and its specific impact on the role of Human resources
- The use of AI direct chat systems and how HR is run in future.
- The invasion of robotics - everywhere
- The case for remote working – employers’ benefits and employee benefits.
Day Two
Human Resources; the need to be a partner in strategy and change
- Mastering strategy – a strategic template specifically for HR
- How to translate strategy into action – worked example
- Managing change – an essential HR function
- Use of Corporate culture plans – how to do it
- Is the current organization shape of HR fit for purpose – discussion
Day Three
Remote working and the financial contributions of H.R.
- Basic figures and calculations used in HR - demonstration
- What is the financial benefit of remote workers
- How much do poor performers cost your organization
- Examples of where HR can actively add considerable value to any organization
- Question – should HR be a profit centre?
Day Four
Improving existing processes controlled by H.R.
- A new look at the employee handbook – is it fit for purpose in today’s environment
- Performance appraisal, current research shows it’s a big de-motivator – how to change it around.
- Use of a new technique to improve processes
- Showing the added value
- Creating a transparent bonus system (self-funding?) – specifically for talented people – demonstration
Day Five
DAY 5: The changing shape of organizations
- How organizational design is changing – what’s needed.
- What do generation Y and Z expect from organizations
- In the organization of the future, we need better recruitment
- How profiling has become our new super tool
- Review – what are we going to change? Team exercise
Module 2: Strategic Talent Management
Day Six
Defining and Attracting Talent
- Talent management – Overview and background
- Talent / high potential - Defining the criteria
- Talent options - Recruit external or grow internal
- Aligning talent management with organisational development (OD) and business strategy
- Utilising workforce planning and other sources of data
- Attraction strategies – Use of media and other channels
Day Seven
Creating Your High Potential Talent Pool
- Talent management models, grading and structures
- Assessment methods and systems - Use of Psychometric / Behavioral / Competency Frameworks
- Conducting an effective talent gap analysis
- ABC model of potential – Getting the criteria right
- Using the 9 Box Grid, and other methods to create your talent and high potential matrix
Day Eight
Developing Your Talent and High Potentials
- Defining high caliber development options
- Conducting an effective performance discussion
- Creating individual development plans
- Powerful feedback techniques: Motivating individuals to achieve higher potential
- Coaching for success
Day Nine
Retaining and Sustaining Your Talent and High Potentials
- Career paths – Guidance for growth
- Using mentoring programmes to develop and retain your talent
- Reward strategies - Intrinsic and extrinsic incentives to motive your talent
- Managing expectations and delivering workable outcomes
- Growth rotation development (assignments, experience strategies)
- Creating a sustainable talent pipeline
Day Ten
Strategic Succession Planning and Organisational Capability Review
- Defining your bench strength
- Succession planning and the OCR process
- Conducting effective calibration meetings
- Formulating a strategic talent plan for the organization in-line with the business strategy
- Communicating the strategy to the board and the company
- Conclusion and review
Certificate
On successful completion of this training course, Oxford Management Centre Certificate with eligible Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) from National Registry of CPE Sponsor will be awarded to the delegates
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