One of the challenges for HR Professionals today is the need to not only deliver efficient and reliable HR operations and systems, but also to act as a business partner and strategic advisor to the senior team.

This one-day workshop helps participants to understand the new demands and roles of the HR Professional, and explores how to position oneself as a true business partner. Case studies, group sharing and facilitated discussions help highlight issues and how to address them.

What our session will cover:

• An introduction to strategy building in organizations
• Becoming a change leader and facilitator
• The new strategic roles and responsibilities of HR in today’s organizations
• The business partner and strategic advisor relationship
• Approaches to influencing key people
• The approach to positioning HR in the organization

Attending this workshop will help participants:

• Learn to become a business partner and strategic adviser
• Learn to strategically position HR in your organization
• Learn to influence the senior team and build credibility
• Learn to employ strategic thinking in your planning & decision-making

Who will benefit from attending:

This program will benefit HR professionals who are or soon will be charged with leading the HR department within their organization, or who, in their functional HR roles, will be taking a more strategic role in the future requiring a different way of thinking about the business.

Date

Sunday & Monday, 22 - 23 November 2009

Location

Dubai, UAE

Facilitator

Astik Ranade

Confirmation & cancellation policy

Your registration is subject to acceptance by Mercer. You will receive confirmation of acceptance (or rejection) and further details close to the scheduled workshop date. Confirmation of the workshop proceeding is dependent on enrolments.

The workshop fees cover all tuition, documentation, lunches and refreshments. Participants are responsible for their own travel, accommodation and out-of-pocket expenses. Cancellations should be sent in writing to your Mercer College Coordinator. Cancellations received more than 30 days prior to the scheduled workshop date will be refunded in full. Cancellations received 30 days or less in advance of the workshop will not be refunded but it may be possible to reschedule to a later date (restrictions may apply).

You may nominate a substitute to take your place at any time before the start of the workshop. No-shows on the day of the workshop will not be refunded.

Mercer reserves the right to change or cancel any part of its published workshop due to unforeseen circumstances and to determine the suitability of any registrant to attend the workshop. Payment must be received in full before the start of the workshop. Please note that we reserve the right to refuse admission to the workshop if proof of payment has not been received. An invoice will be sent upon receipt of a registration form.