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- Duration15 hours
- Language Arabic with English Terminology
Overview
A strategic HR Business Partner does more than respond to requests — they diagnose business challenges and lead solutions that create measurable impact.
Strategic HRBP Journey is an applied training program that enables participants to perform the HR Business Partner role as a strategic advisor to business leaders: understanding the real business problem, linking workforce needs to organizational direction, leading talent and change decisions, and making data-driven recommendations that can be presented to executive leadership.
Over five training days, participants follow one connected journey — starting with business diagnosis, then strategic workforce planning, talent and succession management, and change management and stakeholder influence — culminating in an HR business case and a 90-day execution plan presented in a capstone simulation to executive leadership.
The program is built on hands-on practice, which makes up more than 70% of instructional time (123 minutes of practice and 42 minutes of explanation each day). Each day, participants complete one template from their Participant Toolkit, leaving with five finished outputs they can put to work immediately.
What Will You Learn?
- Perform the HRBP role as a strategic advisor to business leaders, drawing on the Ulrich Model.
- Diagnose business problems with a consulting approach and reach root causes using the 5 Whys technique.
- Link business goals to future workforce needs and analyse supply–demand gaps (Workforce Gap Analysis).
- Select the right solutions to close workforce gaps using the 6B’s model, weighing costs and trade-offs.
- Identify critical roles and talent, and assess talent using the 9-Box Grid.
- Make succession planning and development decisions based on talent readiness.
- Analyse stakeholders (Mendelow Matrix) and design change interventions using ADKAR to build buy-in.
- Build an HR Business Case and a 90-day execution plan with impact KPIs, and present it to executive leadership.
Course content
Day 1: Strategic HRBP & Business Diagnosis
- The HRBP as a strategic business advisor, with a brief introduction to the Ulrich model.
- Consultative diagnosis: understanding the business problem, asking the right questions and analysing root causes using the 5 Whys.
- Hands-on: Simulated consulting conversation between an HRBP and a business unit manager to identify the real problem behind the manager’s request.
- Hands-on: Analysing a business case to identify root causes and possible interventions, with results reviewed by the instructor.
- Toolkit template: Business Diagnosis & Consulting Canvas — Output: A documented diagnosis of a business problem — not just a proposed HR solution.
Day 2: Strategic Workforce Planning
- Linking business goals to future workforce needs.
- Analysing the gap between workforce supply and demand (Workforce Gap Analysis).
- Choosing the right solutions using 6B’s Workforce Planning.
- Hands-on: Analysing workforce data for a company planning to expand and identifying quantitative and skills gaps.
- Hands-on: Designing a plan to close the gaps using a mix of 6B’s options, and discussing costs and key trade-offs.
- Toolkit template: Workforce Gap & Strategic Action Plan — Output: A data-driven plan to close workforce gaps, linked to the direction of the business.
Day 3: Strategic Talent & Succession Planning
- Identifying critical roles and talent that drive business continuity.
- Assessing talent with the 9-Box Grid and distinguishing performance from potential.
- Making succession and development decisions based on talent readiness.
- Hands-on: Simulated Talent Calibration meeting to assess and classify a group of employees using hypothetical performance profiles and data.
- Hands-on: Selecting successors for critical roles and defining actions to prepare them and close readiness gaps.
- Toolkit template: Talent Assessment & Succession Canvas — Output: A talent assessment with an initial succession plan for the most critical roles.
Day 4: Change Management & Strategic Influence
- The HRBP’s role in preparing the organization for change, with a brief overview of change management principles.
- Analysing stakeholders and identifying sources of resistance using the Mendelow Matrix.
- Designing change interventions using ADKAR and building buy-in.
- Hands-on: Analysing the case of a change initiative facing objections from business leaders, identifying stakeholders and their positions.
- Hands-on: Designing a brief change plan, then simulating a meeting to persuade a leader to support the initiative.
- Toolkit template: Stakeholder & Change Action Plan — Output: An actionable change plan designed to address stakeholder objections.
Day 5: HR Business Impact & Strategic Execution
- Building an HR Business Case covering the solution, its cost and its expected value.
- Turning the recommendation into an execution plan, with responsibilities and impact KPIs.
- Hands-on: Building a Business Case and a 90-day execution plan from case data, estimating expected impact and defining the measures to track it.
- Hands-on: Capstone Simulation: presenting the recommendation to executive leadership, defending its feasibility and receiving feedback to improve it.
- Toolkit template: HR Business Case & 90-Day Execution Plan — Output: A strategic recommendation ready for executive leadership, with a practical plan to execute it and measure results.
Who is this course for?
- Mid-level to experienced HR Managers transitioning into or optimizing the HRBP role.
- HR Business Partners supporting a business unit.
- HR Managers and Senior Specialists moving into the HRBP role.
- HR Leads for business units who partner with business leaders.
- The program can also be delivered in-house for an organization’s HR team.
Course materials
Certificate of completion
FAQ
1. When will my registration be confirmed?
Registration is confirmed once all program requirements have been met, full payment has been received, and seats are available.
2. What are the requirements to receive a Certificate of Completion?
Participants must attend at least 75% of the total training hours, complete the five Participant Toolkit templates, and take part in the capstone simulation and presentation of the recommendation.
3. Can I cancel my registration and request a refund?
Yes, subject to the following conditions: 5 or more calendar days before the program starts: A full refund, less any non-refundable payment processing fees, if applicable. Less than 5 days before the program starts or in the event of a no-show: A 50% deduction from the program fees, subject to any additional non-refundable third-party charges. After attending more than 50% of the program hours: No refunds, deferrals, or transfers of registration are permitted.
4. Can I defer my registration to another date?
Yes, subject to seat availability and scheduled program dates: - 5 or more calendar days before the program starts: No additional fees. - Within the 4 calendar days preceding the program start date: A 10% administrative fee applies. - Deferrals are permitted only once and are not available after attending more than 50% of the program hours.
5. Can I retain my fees as training credit?
Yes. Participants may request to convert the refundable amount, as determined under the Refund Policy, into training credit valid for 12 months from the date of approval. Registration fees may be transferred to training credit only once, and the credit is non-transferable to another individual.
6. What happens if LeadMinds cancels the program?
Participants may choose between: - A full refund of the program fees paid, without any deductions by LeadMinds. - Converting the full amount paid into training credit toward another program.
7. Can I receive a refund if I paid through Tamara?
Yes. Refunds are processed in accordance with the Cancellation and Refund Policy, subject to the deduction of any non-refundable installment or processing fees under the payment provider's terms and conditions.
8. How long does it take to receive a refund?
Refund processing times vary depending on the payment method: - Mada and credit cards: Typically 7–14 business days. - Tamara and JeelPay: 3–21 business days, depending on the payment provider's procedures.
9. How can I submit a cancellation, refund, or deferral request?
Requests must be submitted in writing to info@leadmindsgroup.com, including the participant's name, program name, registration details, and reason for the request. The LeadMinds team typically reviews and responds to requests within 2–3 business days.
10. How does LeadMinds protect my personal data?
LeadMinds is committed to protecting personal data in accordance with the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL). Personal data is used only for purposes necessary to provide services, process registrations, issue certificates, and communicate with participants. LeadMinds does not sell personal data to third parties.
