HR Strategy in Transforming Organisations

Align your business strategy with the context you create for your people – then watch your organisation thrive.

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Programme impact

Drive exceptional organisational performance

Leverage culture, increase integration and boost morale. Develop a clear agenda on how you can strengthen employee engagement.

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Acquire the skills to ensure your employees are fully engaged, empowered to think creatively and can thrive in a changing business environment.
Discover how your HR department can maximise its contribution to the overall success of your organisation.
Develop your personal action plan – and implement it as soon as you return to work.

Be effective in boardroom debates, offering strategies that align to business objectives and maximise employee contributions.
Achieve global competitive capacity. Leverage organisational culture, enhance integration, build energy and offer choice.
Explore and anticipate rapidly evolving social and economic trends and their impact on your organisation.

Put people at the heart of your firm’s future. Craft, refine and apply a strategy to achieve organisational transformation.
Create robust competitive advantage by aligning your HR processes strongly with your business goals.
Define and implement a culture that promotes energy, human potential and high-impact performance.

Ensure great ideas are embedded into your organisation’s culture.
Explore how people and processes are key to your organisation’s success.
Shape your company’s future. Gain the skills to successfully manage change and maintain a long-term view.

"I came away from the programme determined to use my learnings to focus on highlighting the importance of People Managers "

"I came away from the programme determined to use my learnings to focus on highlighting the importance of People Managers "
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Alan Mathie

HR Director at BiP Solutions
"For me it was the start of getting in touch with new ideas and insights."

Tom Plug

HR Innovation Lead, KPN
Programme: HR Strategy in Transforming Organisations
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Right for you

This programme is suitable for ambitious senior professionals who want to develop their key area, fulfil their own potential and enhance their HR skills to have a greater impact on their organisation.

management experience

on average

industries

on average per cohort

Attendees include:

Human resource directors, practitioners and specialist advisors.
Leaders of change programmes.
Chief learning officers.
Business unit heads.

The data above display the top nationalities and top 10 industries of participants who responded to our survey during the last full academic year.

Industry of recent participants

Education 14.7 %
Public Administration/Regulatory Bodies 14.7 %
Finance – Insurance and Pension Services 11.8 %
Transportation/Distribution Services 11.8 %
Utilities/Power Distribution 11.8 %
Finance – Investment Banking 8.8 %
Manufacturing 8.8 %
Automotive 5.9 %
Finance – Commercial Banking 5.9 %
Healthcare 5.8 %

The data above display the top nationalities and top 10 industries of participants who responded to our survey during the last full academic year.

Programme content

Shape your company’s future

Increase energy, innovation and resilience. Gain the skills to anticipate change, secure competitive advantage and maintain a dynamic long-term strategic view.

Explore Professor Lynda Gratton’s six-step Living Strategy Framework. Create a powerful new vision that puts people at the heart of your organisation.
State-of-the-art strategies to develop a highly-motivated, engaged and innovative company.
See how culture and values impact your organisation and implement successful strategies to manage change.

Get the best out of your people. Maximise human resources by offering greater choice to your employees.
Why do some organisations buzz with energy, while others don’t? Explore ground-breaking ideas on the future of work.

Gain key insights and expertise from globally renowned HR guru Lynda Gratton – one of the world’s leading authorities on HR strategy.
Investigate the alignment between strategy and HR. A pre-programme survey completed by your colleagues creates a unique company profile, highlighting trends, risk areas and organisational capabilities.
Hit the ground running back in the office. Prepare a personal action plan of highly effective techniques for returning to work.
Gain unique insights into the latest global HR practices from guest speakers.

Explore theory and practice combined with the latest academic thinking from expert practitioners Lynda Gratton, Tammy Erickson and Dan Cable.
Discover and leverage our global networks and gain the confidence to work across different cultures and markets.
Collaborate and network with your peer group, sharing personal experiences and debating the industry’s latest hot topics.
Return to work and inspire your HR team with the vision and skills to achieve exciting organisational transformation.

What is the application process?

You can apply to the programme of your choice online. Acceptance is not automatic and your application will be reviewed by our team of Programme Consultants to ensure the best fit between applicants and programmes. Spaces on our programmes can fill up quickly so we encourage you to apply early and ensure your application is as comprehensive as possible.

Will I have to do any preparation before attending the programme?

You'll receive communication from your Programme Manager around six weeks before starting the programme. The information we send will direct you to our online learning platform which will include the programme timetable, pre-programme reading and preparation work, and an introduction to your fellow participants.

Do I need to obtain a visa if I’m coming from overseas?

Visa requirements vary depending on your nationality and country of residence. We encourage you to use the ‘check if you need a visa’ tool or to consult the UK consulate or embassy in your home country.

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London or Online

This programme can be delivered in-person at our London campus or online. The format options available to you are shown under the ‘location’ tab next to the dates at the top of this page.

London (in-person)

Experience our world-class Executive Education programmes at our central London campus.
Immerse yourself in experiential activities, collaborative group exercises and face-to-face networking opportunities with your peers, guest speakers and our world-class faculty.
For programme iterations running in-person and online simultaneously, you’ll experience a format that bridges the gap between on-campus and virtual learning, enabling you to collaborate with your fellow participants both in London and around the world.
Learn in the heart of London and access campus amenities.

Online

Bring the LBS experience to you with live virtual learning led by our world-class faculty.
Join a dynamic virtual classroom, where you’ll be immersed in experiential activities and collaborative group work with your peers, while learning from and interacting with our leading faculty and guest speakers.
For programmes running in-person and online simultaneously, you’ll experience a format that bridges the gap between on-campus and virtual learning, enabling you to collaborate with your fellow participants both in London and around the world.
After completion, online participants will have the chance to join us on campus for an exclusive day of networking with classmates and insightful sessions with LBS faculty.

To find out more contact our Programme Consultant.

Our faculty

Experts in the field

Access some of the world’s leading thinkers whose cutting-edge research in global business is grounded in real-world practicality.

Tammy Erickson

Adjunct Professor of Organisational Behaviour

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Tammy Erickson

Adjunct Professor of Organisational Behaviour

Academic Focus

Tammy Erickson is an expert on leadership, the changing workforce, collaboration and innovation, and the nature of work in intelligent organisations. A McKinsey award-winning author, she has been three-times named one of the 50 most influential global management thinkers by Thinkers50.

Experience

Tammy is Founder and CEO of Tammy Erickson Associates, a research-based firm dedicated to helping clients build intelligent organisations. She has served on the Board of Directors of two Fortune 500 corporations, and has experience on Governance, Audit, and Compensation Committees. She holds a BA degree from the University of Chicago and an MBA from the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration, where she was the recipient of the James Thomas Chirurg Fellowship.

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Lynda Gratton

Professor of Management Practice

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Lynda Gratton

Professor of Management Practice

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Academic Focus

Professor Gratton is recognised as one of the world’s leading thinkers on human resources and the future of work. Over the last 20 years she has written extensively about the interface between people and organisations. She was named by The Times/Harvard Business Review ‘Business Thinkers50’ as one of the top 15 business thinkers in the world.

Experience

Lynda has written extensively about the interface between people and organizations. Her books cover the link between business and HR strategy (Living Strategy), the new ways of working (The Democratic Enterprise), the rise of complex collaboration (Hot Spots and Glow) the impact of a changing world on employment and work (The Shift) and the impact of longevity on society (The 100 Year Life – co-authored with Andrew Scott).

Lynda is a Steward of the World Economic Forum and has chaired the WEF Council on Leadership. She serves as a judge on the Google.org prize, and in November 2017 was named as a council member of Prime Minister Abe’s council on social change.

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Certificate in Management

This programme can also be taken as part of the Certificate in Management. Enhance your leadership approach, hone your business skills and curate your own curriculum with a blend of online and in-person learning.

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How to apply

Submit your application through our online application form.

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When should I apply?

We recommend you apply at least three months before the programme starts to guarantee your place. The application form will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
When will I hear back from you?

We’ll acknowledge receipt of your application by email within 48 hours, if it’s received during normal working hours (Mon-Fri – 09:00-18:00 GMT). We will review and respond to your application within two working days. We do this in order of receipt and acceptance is not automatic.
Can I reserve a place?

Yes. We can hold a provisional place for you for up to two weeks, but be aware that completed applications take priority and programmes often fill up several months in advance. You can reserve a place online, by phone or by email.

Tel: +44 (0)20 7000 7391 Email: hrst@london.edu
What are your language requirements?

The programme is taught in English, so a good working knowledge of the language is essential. If English is not your first language, we may ask you for evidence of your proficiency.
What if I have more questions?

If you have any more questions, please read our FAQs here.

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Fees

The fee for the programme is £8,900.*

We offer a 25% discount for London Business School Alumni.

For more information on what the programme fee covers please speak to our Programme Consultant.

*Fees are subject to change.

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Whether you are an individual or an organisation/group looking for a programme, get in touch and we can help find the best solution for you.

Tim Pearson

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Tim Pearson

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HR Strategy in Transforming Organisations

Programme impact

Drive exceptional organisational performance

Right for you

Who attends

Programme content

Shape your company’s future

London or Online

London (in-person)

Online

Our faculty

Experts in the field

Tammy Erickson

Lynda Gratton

Certificate in Management

How to apply

Fees

A winning strategy for every challenge

Leading Businesses into the Future

Leading Change for Organisational Transformation

Certificate in Management

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