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As organizations evolve and face growing complexity, the need for HR professionals to develop strategic thinking, business acumen, and leadership capabilities has never been more urgent. The Human Resources Mini MBA is an intensive one-week training program tailored for HR professionals who are ready to elevate their role and contribute more significantly to organizational growth and transformation.
Organized by the Geneva Institute of Business Management, this course falls under the institute’s specialized Human Resources Training Courses category. It is tailored to equip participants with practical business knowledge, advanced HR tools, and executive-level communication techniques. Participants will explore key disciplines such as strategic HR management, financial literacy for HR, people analytics, and change leadership—all essential for modern HR leaders.
By the end of the program, participants will not only think like business partners but also act as strategic drivers of performance, culture, and long-term success. Whether you’re looking to refresh your HR competencies or prepare for a senior role, the Human Resources Mini MBA delivers actionable insights and tools to transform how you lead people and impact business results.
Objectives of the Course
The Human Resources Mini MBA is designed to bridge the gap between HR operations and strategic management. The course focuses on building a well-rounded leadership profile through business literacy, people analytics, and executive-level communication.
Key objectives include:
- Developing a strategic mindset for HR leaders to align talent goals with organizational objectives
- Gaining essential knowledge in finance, marketing, operations, and leadership from an HR lens
- Understanding workforce analytics and using data to inform HR decision-making
- Strengthening leadership presence and the ability to influence stakeholders
- Exploring talent acquisition, employee engagement, and performance strategies that drive results
- Addressing global HR challenges including digital transformation and remote workforce trends
- Equipping participants with practical frameworks to lead HR innovation and organizational change
- Enhancing cross-functional collaboration and internal consulting skills
These objectives ensure that HR professionals are not only administrators but active contributors to high-level planning and sustainable organizational development.
Target Group
This course is specifically designed for mid to senior-level HR professionals who want to deepen their business knowledge and elevate their strategic role. It is well-suited for:
- HR Managers and HR Business Partners aiming to move into leadership or executive positions
- Talent Management Specialists and Learning & Development Managers
- Senior HR Officers who need a solid foundation in business operations and leadership
- Professionals transitioning into strategic HR roles from operational backgrounds
- HR leaders seeking an international perspective and best practices from European and global contexts
No formal MBA is required. What’s needed is a strong foundation in HR and a drive to enhance your impact within the organization through strategic alignment and informed decision-making.
Course Content
The Human Resources Mini MBA combines practical case studies, interactive lectures, and executive coaching sessions across five intensive days. The course draws from real business scenarios and focuses on immediate workplace application. Participants will receive tools, templates, and frameworks to implement best practices effectively in their organizations.
Day 1: Strategic Human Resource Management
- HR’s evolving role in driving business strategy
- Aligning HR functions with corporate vision
- Introduction to strategic HR models and frameworks
Day 2: Business Fundamentals for HR Professionals
- Understanding financial reports and budgets
- Core principles of marketing, operations, and project management
- Business acumen for better HR decision-making
Day 3: Talent & Performance Leadership
- High-impact talent acquisition strategies
- Employee engagement and performance development systems
- Managing succession and future leadership pipelines
Day 4: Data-Driven HR and People Analytics
- Interpreting HR data and KPIs
- Building dashboards and using HR tech effectively
- Data storytelling for executive decision-making
Day 5: Change, Culture, and Influence
- Leading organizational change and managing resistance
- Building inclusive, adaptive, and resilient work cultures
- Influencing executives and communicating strategic insights
Each module is designed to be engaging, practical, and aligned with the realities of modern HR leadership. Participants will walk away with a clear action plan to apply what they’ve learned immediately.
