What is HR business partnering? 

• a brief history of partnering with illustrative UK case studies from the public and private sector
• partnering’s promise – how it delivers benefits
• partnering’s problems – when partnering struggles
• partnering journeys – review of partnering paths taken
• lessons learned from organisations that have successfully implemented partnering

What makes a great HR business partner? 

• the model business partner – key competencies, values and experience
• profiles from partners in the public and private sectors
• implications for HR careers today and tomorrow

Development of HR business partners 

• hopes and concerns of business partners
• best methods for developing business partners
• the options – their pros and cons and application
• the need for internal sponsorship

Operating as an HR business partner

• new challenges for the delivery and management of HR
• operational lessons; overcoming common difficulties
• organisational ‘readiness’ for HR partnering
• selling HR partnering to line managers – tips from successful partners
• roles within HR; relationships with other HR professionals
• ‘quick wins’ to increase credibility
• ensuring the delivery of benefits

Key actions

• what might this mean for your organisation and for you?
• short-term plans to assess or support partnering.