HR Management involves balancing strategic, administrative, and operational roles. Realizing an effective role in strategic management within an organization is often a challenge for HR professionals. Part of the challenge is to convert the concept of strategic management into on-going HR programming activities. This presentation:

• Defines strategic planning, the role that HR can and should play in a strategic planning process.
• Provides steps and tools that HR professionals can use to become more effective strategic management participants in their organizations.
• Participants will leave with a new perspective on their role in formulating, developing, implementing, and evaluating strategic organizational decisions.
• Learn how HR plays a key role in positioning an organization to move successfully toward its future goals.

The key points of the presentation will include:

• Defining Human Resources as a Profession
• Contrasting tactical and strategic management and planning
• Creating vision and mission statements
• Conducting a SWOT analysis
• Action items for HR Professionals at the strategic management table
• Implementing strategic as a way of HR life

Mike Deblieux, SPHR is the author of 7 popular business books on Performance Reviews, Corrective Action, Sexual Harassment, & Legal Issues for managers.  He writes for PIHRAscope Magazine and has received numerous recognitions including the HR Excellence Award from PIHRA and has the distinction of being a Blue Ribbon Speaker for the American Management Association