Course in Smart Strategies for Human Resources Managers

In the face of uncertain work environments and technological advancements, the importance of human resources with the ability to adapt and influence is highlighted. The "Smart Human Resources Manager" research area, an effort from Geneva Institute of Business Technology, brings many participants together with scientific thinking tools and modern leadership in human resource management, including balancing organizational goals with human capital management. It requires advanced concepts in recruitment, planning, data analysis, and interpersonal interaction, and it prepares them for professional roles that HR managers play as pivotal contributors to organizational success.

Target Audience

• HR managers seeking to enhance their leadership and strategic capabilities.

• Professionals responsible for developing policies and administrative systems within organizations.

• Specialists in employee affairs and workforce planning.

• Department heads and supervisors managing diverse teams.

• HR consultants in both public and private sectors.

• Individuals interested in digital transformation and innovation in HR.

Objectives

• Enhance strategic thinking skills for HR managers.

• Enable participants to develop HR policies aligned with organizational goals.

• Introduce tools for human data analysis to support informed decision-making.

• Provide effective methods for performance management and career development.

• Expand understanding of the modern HR manager’s role amid institutional and digital transformation.

• Equip participants with the ability to design smart initiatives for attracting and retaining talent.

Course Outline

Strategic Transformation in Human Resource Management

• Understanding HR as a strategic element in organizations.

• Modern challenges facing HR managers.

• The manager’s role in shaping organizational vision and mission.

• Integrating HR plans with overall organizational strategy.

• Internal and external HR environment analysis using tools like SWOT and PESTEL.

• Understanding labor market forces and tracking modern HR needs.

• Forecasting future skills and competencies requirements.

Strategic Workforce Planning

• Building talent maps and succession plans.

• Developing models for effective HR allocation.

• Linking organizational objectives with job distribution.

• Using analytics to anticipate future gaps.

• Smart recruitment strategies: innovative attraction systems, analyzing recruitment channels, integrating modern technologies, and building a professional employer brand.

Performance Management and Creating Organizational Value

• Designing performance indicators tied to strategic goals.

• Constructive evaluation techniques to improve performance.

• Building a culture focused on achievement and development.

• Managing individual and team performance harmoniously.

• Employee motivation and talent retention strategies, including unconventional incentive programs and creating attractive work environments.

Smart Leadership and Organizational Influence

• Differences between managers and leaders in HR contexts.

• Using emotional intelligence in team leadership.

• Influencing skills and building trust in teams.

• Strategic decision-making in complex situations.

• Digital transformation in HR: role of technology, HRIS systems, behavioral data analysis, and challenges of automation.

 Career Development and HR Performance Measurement

• Planning career paths within the organization.

• Creating individualized training plans aligned with job requirements.

• Linking career development with promotion and motivation.

• Evaluating the impact of development plans.

• Tools for measuring HR strategy effectiveness, KPIs, reporting for executive decisions, and gap analysis for HR output improvement.