Henley Strategic Workforce Planning Programme

Strategic workforce planning (SWP) involves proactively identifying your organisation's long-term business needs and developing an effective workforce plan to meet them. Yet despite its business-critical nature, many organisations do not understand the value of SWP or how to deliver it.

This programme gives you the skills needed to lead in this area of organisational development. You will learn how to align your people resources with the organisation's business plan by getting the right people in the right place, at the right time, with the right skills. You will also leave with a five-step process to help you deliver SWP in your organisation.

Important note

All programmes are subject to limited availability. We recommend booking a minimum of 6 weeks before the programme start date, to guarantee sufficient time for your enrolment and on-boarding.

Henley's People & Organisational Change programmes are delivered through the presentation and exploration of key ideas, peer discussion, group learning and case studies. Each programme:

• Focuses on organisational context, encouraging you to consider and discuss your own challenges
• Integrates soft skills and practice with theory, helping you develop the confidence and credibility you need to get results back in the workplace
• Gives you immediate practical takeaways such as an action plan aligned with your personal learning objectives
• Provides the opportunity to engage with a supportive peer network

Programme content

You will look at topics including:

• What is strategic workforce planning and why is it important?
• Mapping your business strategy - what does it mean in practice for your people and talent?
• Analysing your current and future workforce
• How to integrate the SWP five-step planning process into your organisation
• How SWP translates to operational realities like hiring, promotions, retention, rewards and people development

Articles

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Executive Education at Henley

For 80 years, Henley Business School has developed confident and resilient business leaders. Executive Education at Henley is:

• Practical: we combine academic rigour with a strong practical focus, so you can immediately apply what you have learned back in your organisation.
• Relevant: Henley faculty are experienced practitioners who can support you in exploring solutions to your organisation’s challenges.
• Collaborative: Open programmes enable you to expand your network, gain new perspectives and share ideas with peers from a range of backgrounds and sectors.
• Personal: deliberately small learning groups allow you to benefit from individual attention and a confidential environment. We encourage you to understand your unique strengths, leadership style, and areas for development.