What is the Mastering Strategic HR: Driving Organisational Performance Programme?
What makes this Programme Unique:
- Designed to drive organisational performance
Unlike programmes that focus primarily on individual development, this programme helps participants connect HR strategy directly to business measures such as productivity, performance and customer outcomes. - Moving HR from execution to strategic influence
Tailored for senior HR Business Partners and HR leaders, the programme focuses on how HR can operate as a genuine strategic partner, shaping organisational direction rather than responding tactically. - Evidence‑based tools with immediate application
Participants are introduced to practical, research‑informed frameworks that support better strategic decision‑making and can be applied straight away in their organisational context. - Collective learning grounded in real organisational challenges
Through peer discussion and shared problem‑solving, participants co‑create solutions to common challenges and develop clear, organisation‑level action plans. - Built for sustained impact, not one‑off learning
A structured follow‑up session ensures insight is translated into action, reinforcing application over time and supporting measurable organisational impact.
What you will gain
Shift HR from Activity to Organisational Impact
Strengthen the Link Between HR and Business Performance
Build Confidence in Operating as a Strategic Partner
Learn with Senior Peers and Trusted Faculty
The Programme in Detail
This programme is delivered in person, in London, across 2 full days. There will be a follow on day on 15 July 2026.
8 June 2026 – Day 1: Understanding Organisational Performance & HR’s Role
- What is Organisational Performance?
- How HR Drives Organisational Performance
- Understanding the Behavioural Perspective on HR and Performance
- Reflecting on HR’s Current Impact on Organisational Performance
9 June 2026 – Day 2: Strategic Alignment and Action Planning
- Aligning HR Practices with Business Strategy
- Designing HR Interventions for Strategic Objectives
- Measuring HR’s Impact
- Action Planning and Reflection
Who Should Enrol?
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.
Investment
CRF Member: £2,995 (+VAT)
Non-Members: £4,495 (+VAT)
Programme Dates
- 8 – 9 June 2026: 9.00 – 17.00 each day
- AND 15 July 2026
Venue
FORA Offices
2 Stephen St, London W1T 1AN
This programme is led by Prof. Rob Briner, Associate Research Director, CRF and Professor of Organizational Psychology at Queen Mary, University of London
Rob is Associate Research Director at CRF and Professor of Organizational Psychology at Queen Mary, University of London. 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. His publishing and research focus on topics including wellbeing, emotions, stress, motivation and everyday work behaviour.
Additional Faculty
Sean Mills
Client Learning Partner, Corporate Research Forum
Sean brings over 20 years’ experience of working in Human Capital consulting, with a background in Leadership Assessment & Development and Employee Experience. He has a genuine interest in helping organisations get the best out of their people by driving sustainable performance.
Investment
CRF Members: £2,995 (+VAT) per person
Non-CRF Members: £4,495 (+VAT) per person
Fees include all learning materials, food and refreshments throughout the programme day.
Please note: travel and accommodation are not included.
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