PROGRAM DETAILS

Program Overview:

In an era of rapid transformation, the role of Human Resources has evolved from transactional support to a critical strategic function. The Strategic HR Business Partner (SHRBP) training program is designed to empower HR professionals to move beyond operational responsibilities and actively contribute to the strategic direction and success of their organizations.

Over the course of five immersive days, participants will explore the core competencies and mindset required to become effective business partners. The program blends strategic HR frameworks with business acumen, enabling HR professionals to align workforce strategy with corporate objectives, lead organizational change, and drive measurable performance improvements. Using case studies, diagnostic tools, and scenario planning, participants will learn how to analyze business challenges, interpret data for decision-making, influence key stakeholders, and design people strategies that deliver long-term value.

This program enables HR professionals to build credibility and impact by speaking the language of business, applying analytics, and leveraging their role as a change enabler and trusted advisor to leadership.

Learning Objectives:

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

• Understand and apply the core competencies of a Strategic HR Business Partner
• Align HR strategy with business goals and performance metrics
• Build consultative relationships with business leaders and influence strategic decisions
• Leverage HR analytics to guide decision-making and workforce planning
• Drive change, talent, and organizational development initiatives with measurable outcomes
• Translate organizational strategy into actionable HR practices

Target Audience:

• Mid to senior-level HR professionals
• HR Business Partners
• Talent Management and Organizational Development practitioners
• HR Managers preparing for strategic roles
• Leaders in People & Culture functions

Training Methodology:

• Facilitated expert-led workshops
• Real-life case studies and HR simulations
• Interactive group activities and problem-solving
• Role-plays and business partnering scenarios
• HR analytics exercises and dashboards
• Reflection sessions and personalized action planning

5-Day Program Content Outline:

Day 1: The Evolving Role of the HR Business Partner

• HRBP model and strategic positioning
• From administrative to strategic: key shifts in mindset
• Core competencies of successful HRBPs (consulting, influencing, strategic thinking)
• Understanding business models and drivers of competitive advantage
• Case Study: HRBP as a business influencer

Day 2: Strategic Alignment and Business Acumen

• Translating business strategy into HR initiatives
• Strategic workforce planning
• Understanding financial statements and key business metrics
• Building business cases for HR initiatives
• Workshop: HR strategy map and business impact matrix

Day 3: Talent, Culture, and Organizational Development

• Driving talent strategy and succession planning
• High-performance cultures and employee engagement
• Organizational effectiveness and design
• HR’s role in leadership development and learning strategy
• Case Simulation: Designing a strategic talent solution

Day 4: Change Leadership and Consulting Skills

• Leading and managing organizational change
• Change frameworks (Kotter, ADKAR, Lewin)
• Building internal consulting capability
• Influencing without authority and stakeholder management
• Role-play: Partnering during a major transformation

Day 5: HR Analytics, Influence & Action Planning

• Introduction to HR metrics and analytics
• Using data to tell the HR story and drive decisions
• Building a personal influence strategy
• Crafting a 90-day HRBP action plan
• Final Group Exercise: Presenting a strategic HRBP proposal to a leadership panel