Bridge business strategy and talent management using proven models like Dave Ulrich’s HR Business Partner Model and the Harvard Framework.
| Date | Venue | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 - 20 November 2026 | Sandton, Gauteng | 5 Days |
Please note: This is not a final registration, one of our team members will contact you shortly to finalise your registration.
In today’s rapidly changing business environment, Human Resources (HR) plays a pivotal role in driving organisational strategy and fostering sustainable growth. No longer just an administrative function or a cost centre, HR is now recognised as a key partner in shaping business success. However, this transformation demands a shift in mindset, skills, and measurement from HR professionals at all levels.
This Advanced Human Resource Management Training course empowers delegates to adopt a strategic approach, harnessing named HR models and international best practices to create real value for their organisations. Participants will gain insight into the future of HR, from global and technological trends to changing cultural dynamics and talent strategies. Through interactive sessions, practical case studies, and facilitated discussions, you’ll learn to bridge the gap between long-term vision and everyday HR activities, making informed decisions that drive organisational effectiveness and growth.
Unlike Prospen’s Strategic 5-Day MBA in Human Resources, which builds foundational strategic HR capability across the full HR function, this Advanced course goes deeper into strategic model application, corporate culture measurement, and international HR trends for professionals ready to operate as a genuine strategic business lever.
By the end of this Advanced Human Resource Management Training course, delegates will be able to:
Develop a robust understanding of strategic HR thinking and its role in business success
Explore and implement modern HR frameworks and organisational structures
Assess current HR practices and design forward-thinking strategies through case studies
Apply strategic models and processes to achieve measurable results
Deliver impactful corporate training to support organisational cultural change
Introduce structured motivational models to revitalise teams and improve engagement
Enhance existing appraisal systems for better performance management and competency development
Apply structured problem-solving techniques to boost HR performance and outcomes
Evaluate and implement new approaches to pay and benefits
Apply knowledge management principles and understand the growing role of emotional intelligence in future workplaces
Create added value aligned to business key performance indicators (KPIs)
A Genuinely Strategic Lens, Not Just Operational Skill: Bridge the gap between long-term organisational vision and everyday HR activity.
Real Frameworks You Can Apply: Work with named models — including the HR Change Model and the three-tier HR model — not abstract theory.
Culture and Business Value in the Same Room: Learn to translate strategy into actionable HR plans that demonstrate measurable business benefit.
International Perspective: Understand how global and technological trends are reshaping HR practice, recruitment, and talent strategy.
A Personal Action Plan, Not Just a Certificate: Leave with a concrete plan for your own continued professional growth.
This Advanced Human Resource Management Training course is ideal for:
HR Professionals Seeking to Develop or Refine Their Strategic Skills for Future HR Delivery
Line Managers Interested in Boosting Performance Through People Development
Business Leaders and Managers Who Want to Unlock the Value HR Can Add to Their Organisations
Managers Exploring the Introduction of Innovative Pay and Benefits Systems to Enhance Productivity
Employees Aspiring to Pursue or Advance a Senior Career in Human Resource Management
Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:
– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.
Day 1: Aligning HR with Business Strategy
Understanding global change and the evolving role of HR
The impact of technology on future business — case study
Adapting organisational structures for agility and growth
The influence of shifting customer needs on HR practices
Assessing your current HR position using the HR Change Model (questionnaire and discussion)
Day 2: Strategic HR Models and Implementation
Exploring and applying strategic HR models, including Ulrich’s HR Business Partner Model and the Harvard Analytical Framework — case studies
Crafting effective mission statements and setting measurable objectives
Tools for monitoring and measuring HR strategy progress
Fostering creativity and structured innovation in strategic HR planning (practical exercises)
Day 3: Building and Measuring Corporate Culture
Translating strategy into actionable business plans
Using modelling tools to create measurable HR plans
Developing HR quality plans (practical exercises)
Delivering and demonstrating measurable HR business benefits
Planning for success — why failing to plan means planning to fail
Day 4: The Changing Landscape of International HR
Re-engineering HR processes for maximum effectiveness
Understanding and applying the three-tier HR model
Managing and developing human capital for competitive advantage
Measuring competencies in performance management
Creating and applying corporate culture templates (practical case study)
The evolving function of recruitment, psychometric assessments, and personality profiling
Day 5: HR as a Strategic Business Lever
Understanding rightsizing as an ongoing organisational process
Leveraging pay and conditions to improve productivity at no extra cost
Reinventing performance appraisals to drive continual improvement
Using structured motivation techniques to achieve tangible business results
The expanding role of HR in corporate communications
Managing emerging trends: knowledge management, remote work, and predictive forecasting
Developing a personal action plan for continued professional growth
Discover how our courses enhance professionals’ effectiveness in their workplaces.
The training was very insightful, contents shared are relatable, and the facilitator is amazing in such a way that he is able to reference practical examples to make concepts understandable and relatable to all. Listening and interacting with him is easy because he opens the platform for everyone, even when he is speaking, you are able to listen attentively with understanding because he is well informed, passionate, and well prepared. He knows his story. Lastly, the session is very interactive and interesting, you constantly looking forward to hear more and say more as well.
The training was very insightful, and I learnt a lot about Resilience & Handling Rejection. I am glad I was part of the training
The programme was fascinating and informative.
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