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Human Resource Leadership Training | Cynet East Africa

Overview

The Expedition

About the Program

Human Resource Leadership Training equips HR professionals with the mindset and skills to lead with impact. The course focuses on aligning HR strategies with business goals, managing talent through change, and driving a culture of performance and inclusion.

Participants will learn how to apply strategic HR leadership principles, use workforce analytics to support decisions and influence executive conversations with data-driven insights. The training is available in virtual, in-house and In-Person formats and includes a certification of completion.

Course Objectives

By the end of this Human Resource Leadership Training Course, participants will be able to:

Understand and apply strategic HR leadership principles
Align HR practices with overall business goals
Lead change and manage talent in evolving work environments
Apply workforce analytics to support strategic decision-making
Build inclusive, high-performing HR teams
Champion organizational culture, innovation, and agility
Influence executive decision-making through HR insights

Target Audience

HR Managers and Team Leaders
Senior HR Officers and Advisors
HR Business Partners
Talent and Organizational Development Professionals
Line Managers with HR responsibilities
Professionals transitioning into strategic HR roles

Training Duration

Classroom: 5 Days

Online: 7 Days

Course Modules

Module 1: The Strategic Role of HR Leadership

Evolution of HR from administrative to strategic function
Characteristics of effective HR leaders
Aligning HR vision with business strategy
HR’s contribution to organizational competitiveness
Case studies of strategic HR success

Module 2: Talent Leadership and Workforce Planning

Leading talent acquisition and succession planning
Talent segmentation and strategic workforce planning
Performance leadership vs. performance management
Nurturing high-potential employees and future leaders
Building and sustaining a learning organization

Module 3: Organizational Culture and Change Leadership

HR’s role in shaping organizational culture
Leading and communicating organizational change
Emotional intelligence and people-centered leadership
Building trust, engagement, and resilience during transformation
Managing resistance and aligning teams

Module 4: HR Metrics, Analytics & Data-Driven Decisions

Key HR metrics and strategic indicators
Interpreting and communicating workforce data to leadership
Linking HR data to organizational performance
Dashboards and scorecards for executive reporting
Data-informed decision-making in HR leadership

Module 5: Diversity, Inclusion & Ethical Leadership

Strategic diversity and inclusion (D&I) planning
The business case for inclusive HR leadership
Ethics and integrity in HR decision-making
Navigating power, politics, and difficult conversations
Leading equitable policies, practices, and governance

Module 6: Building a High-Impact HR Team

Structuring and managing HR functions for impact
Coaching, mentoring, and developing the HR team
Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
Building credibility and influence at the leadership table
Personal leadership growth plan and action mapping

Delivery Method

This program is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group work and case studies. Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.