Human Resource Network Workshop
Thursday, August 28, 2008, Prague, Czech Republic
"The HR Business Proposition"
August 28-29, 2008
Prague, Czech Republic
Dr. Wayne Brockbank
This workshop will examine HR as a driver of business success. The program will be based on a book published by Professors Brockbank and Dave Ulrich. The book entitled The Value Proposition explores their belief that a fundamental transformation of HR starts with a definition of HR value—who the receivers are and a clear statement of what they will receive from HR services. Transformation also requires a complete picture of all the elements of HR transformation, so that piecemeal attempts do not become isolated events. The authors advocate for a dramatic refocusing of HR: from what is done to what is delivered; from building HR functions for efficiency to building them for stakeholder value; and from implementing best HR practices to delivering value-added HR practices. Topics to be covered during the workshop include:
• HR transformation – The next step: beginning to connect with those outside the firm as well as those inside
• Premise of HR Value – Defining the channels through which HR creates value for customers and shareholders
• Five Elements of the HR Value Proposition:
- Knowing external business realities
- Serving external and internal stakeholders
- Crafting HR practices
- Building HR resources
- Assuring HR professionalism
• From Vision to Action: The 14 Criteria of the New HR
• Blueprint for the Future – focusing less on what is done and more on what is delivered
For more information about the HR Network, please visit our web page at www.wdi.umich.edu/ExecutiveEducation/HRN/.
