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Case Study: Business Acumen for HR in Fortune 500 Company

Posted by April Giarla on Oct 24, 2016 6:00:00 AM

This program focuses on deepening participants business leadership/business acumen skills, the understanding of the business environment and main drivers of business performance. As a result, participants can better anticipate future business requirements, engage with key stakeholders and boost HR contribution to the business. 

Participants are:

  • Confirmed HR Managers
  • Business Partners
  • Managers from other functions 

With a recommended experience of 7 years minimum.

Program Learning Goals / Acquired Skills:

  • Understand the business context, Group strategy key factors, strategic tools and main financial definitions
  • Develop a more holistic view of the business
  • Anticipate evolution of the business, identify challenges and priorities, propose HR actions to face them 
  • Enhance business decision making process 
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders to assure buy in for HR recommendations, drive stakeholders to action
  • Plan roadmap in order to develop actions consistent with the long term strategy (5 year Plan)
  • Clearly demonstrate HR contribution to value creation 

Results: A blended program designed and delivered globally by CentrX (Europe, USA to start with) with an outstanding satisfaction rate.

100% of participants recommend the Program to their colleagues 

Learn more about our leadership and development programs by contacting us

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