Mastering Strategic HR: Driving Organisational Performance
This course focuses on the collective and systemic influence of HR on organisational goals. It is not just about enhancing individual capabilities; it is about empowering HR teams to align strategically, overcome barriers and drive measurable performance outcomes across the business.
Location
London
Date
8-9 June 2026 plus follow on day on 15 July.
Price
CRF members £2,995
Non-members £4,495
About this Programme
The business landscape is evolving rapidly and the expectation for HR to deliver measurable business outcomes has never been higher. While our existing development programmes for HRBPs and HRDs focus on individual career growth and leadership impact, Mastering Strategic HR: Driving Organisational Performance goes beyond personal development to redefine HR’s contribution to organisational success.
This immersive two-day experience equips senior Business Partners and HR leaders with the tools and frameworks to elevate their function’s impact on business performance.
This immersive two-day experience equips senior Business Partners and HR leaders with the tools and frameworks to elevate their function’s impact on business performance.
Who Should Attend?
Senior HR leaders with a focus on enhancing the strategic organisational impact of HR including senior HRBP’s, CoE leaders with responsibility for Organisational Effectiveness and Performance and senior HR Generalists.
Benefits of Attending
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Organisational Impact-Focused: Where other programmes centre on individual growth, this programme equips participants to directly link HR strategies to critical business metrics such as profitability, productivity and customer satisfaction.
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Strategic HR Transformation: Tailored for senior HRBPs ready to move beyond tactical execution, participants learn to position HR as a strategic partner shaping the organisation’s future.
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Practical Tools for Real-World Results:From evidence-based HR to strategic alignment frameworks, attendees leave with actionable insights ready for immediate implementation.
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Collaborative Learning and Actionable Plans: This programme fosters a dynamic environment where participants co-create solutions to shared challenges and leave with both individual and organisational roadmaps for transformation.
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Follow-Up for Sustained Impact: A unique follow-up session ensures learning translates into tangible results, reinforcing application and long-term impact.
COURSE DIRECTOR
Prof. Rob Briner
Rob is Professor of Organizational Psychology at Queen Mary, University of London and Associate Research Director CRF. He is also currently a Visiting Professor of Evidence-Based HRM at Birkbeck (University of London) and Professor at Oslo Nye Høyskole. He was previously co-founder and Scientific Director of the Center for Evidence-Based Management and has held positions at the Institute for Employment Studies, London School of Economics, Kings’s College (University of London), Bath University and University of Edinburgh.
Patrick Jones - Course author

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