Business Skill Development for Emerging HR Leaders
Given the complexities in the workplace and the talent shortage, the need is great for strong HR/talent leadership. Next Gen Talent was developed to address this need and build a strong pipeline of highly qualified human resources professionals.
Next Gen Talent equips early career HR and talent leaders with the business acumen necessary to drive change and lead through the challenges that businesses face. Led by seasoned human resources professionals and consultants, and utilizing the expertise of guest speakers who are proficient in various aspects of the business industry, program participants can expect to develop the awareness and skills needed to lead their HR functions with a business-first mindset. The program focuses on building business skills such as sales and marketing, technology, finance, networking, operational excellence and professional speaking. Participants are selected via an application process and, once accepted, commit to the full one-year program.
Areas of Focus
Executive Presence
Executive presence is a critical skill for emerging HR leaders. To strengthen this skill, we’re focused on communication and listening, positive body language, credibility, clarity, conciseness and confidence.
sales & Marketing
With the help of industry experts, we explore successful sales processes, the reach and impact of marketing, and the importance of sales and marketing to organizations and the HR Industry.
Technology
Excited about what’s on the horizon with HR technology? We are too! These sessions explore technologies that make HR functions more impactful, effective and efficient while not ignoring the legal implications.
Business Acumen
Understand how HR’s role and function fits into the big picture and helps an organization achieve results.
mentors & Accountability partners
Participants are paired together and act as accountability partners to keep each other on track while working towards achieving goals. Participants are also paired with an HR leader who acts as a mentor during the program.
finance
During the finance portion, our future HR leaders receive a crash course on financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
“My biggest takeaway from the program has been a dynamic shift in my thought process. Imagine what more you could do for your business if you could see and understand the perspectives of other business units. That’s the type of perspective change Next Gen Talent has developed for me.”