Learn the critical importance of sequencing the planning process

In today's global marketplace, human resource professionals need to link HR plans to their company's strategic goals in order to improve their organization's business performance. The new breed of HR professionals needs to understand and know how to develop a strategic plan to translate business strategies into HR priorities. In this course, you will learn how to sequence the strategic planning process-first using environmental data to identify strategic challenges and objectives, then determining action plans and budgets, and finally deploying those plans, measures, and budgets. The objective of this course is to produce a comprehensive plan of action to ensure that critical HR functions are effective and contribute to the long-term competitive advantage and growth of the organization.

Following this course you will be able to:

• Understand how successful HR strategic planning practices are tied to your organization's mission and values
• Know the six components of strategic planning and the contributions required for the HR professional
• Examine human capital metrics, a redefinition of required competencies
• Learn how the HR leader can and should continue to add value to the organization's bottom line
• Develop actionable plans that build employee and management support for your HR programs and services