HR as a Catalyst for Business Transformation

A key component of managing a successful business is being able to adjust to changes in the market and the business environment. HR professionals play a role in leading organizational change. In order to better match HR strategies with changing business objectives, participants will redefine the role of the HR as a Business Partner. Through collaborative methodologies and data-driven insights, they will acquire the necessary skills to successfully lead HR transformation initiatives that yield long-term business impact and influence stakeholders.

Upon completion of the workshop, participants should be able to:

1. Recognize how the HR Business Partner’s role in promoting organizational performance and managing change.
2. Create strategic business partnership competencies to match the objectives of the company with HR initiatives.
3. Examine methods for incorporating the HR Business Partner position into the larger HR department and the company as a whole.
4. Discover how to use analytics and data to establish yourself as a reliable partner and counselor to senior management.
5. Learn from case studies of effective HR Business Partnering strategies and best practices

1. HR Business Partnering
• Overview of HR’s evolving role
• Importance of HR in organizational performance
• Key responsibilities of an HR Business Partner
2. Understanding Organizational Change
• Framework of organizational change
• The HR Business Partner’s role in change management
3. Developing Strategic Business Partnership Competencies
• Identifying core competencies for HR Business Partners
• Aligning HR initiatives with business objectives
• Creating a Competency Framework
4. Integrating HR Business Partners within the Organization
• Structuring HR department for success
• Collaborating with other departments
• Best practices for effective integration
5. Leveraging Data and Analytics in HR
• HR Analytics
• Tools and techniques for data-driven decision making
• Practical exercise: Analyzing HR Metrics
6. Establishing Credibility with Senior Management
• Building relationships with key stakeholders
• Communicating effectively with senior management
7. Leading HR Transformation Initiatives
• Frameworks for HR transformation
• Change management strategies for HR leaders
8. Measuring HR’s Impact on Business Performance
• Key performance indicators for HR
• Evaluating the success of HR initiatives
9. Future Trends in HR Business Partnering
• Emerging trends and technologies in HR
• The future of HR as a Business Partner

Cantonese, supplemented with English

1 day (9:00am – 5:00pm)

Interactive discussions, exercises, and role-playing activities.

HR professionals, executives, senior leaders involved in strategic planning, organizational development specialists, change management consultants, and team leaders who drive transformation initiatives.

Eliza Ng

Eliza is a seasoned HR professional with over 30 years of experience in senior executive roles across a variety of industries and companies, including a quango, a US Fortune 500 listed company, an investment bank, and a HK listed IT company. She demonstrates a strong commitment to her professional development, as evidenced by her Master’s degree in Human Resources Development and Training. Thanks to her engagement in organizations for professional practices, Eliza has made a substantial contribution in the HR world and has earned high respect. She is on the Board of Examiners for the HKMA Award for Excellence in Training and Development and a member of the People Development Management Committee of the Hong Kong Management Association. Through her pivotal roles in the Chamber’s Women Executives Club and Manpower Committee, she actively promotes women’s leadership and workforce development.

Eliza is an ATD Certified Trainer, and together with over 20 years of training experience at reputable institutions like the Hong Kong Baptist University, HKMA, Guangzhou College of Technology and Business, Hong Kong College of Technology, and various vocational institutes, she is widely respected in the field.

Eliza is a member of the HKIHRM’s ESG Committee, she holds the Certified ESG Planner CEP® and is dedicated to environmental, social, and governance concerns. Her outstanding leadership abilities have earned her accolades like “Best of the Best HR Star” and “The Most Popular Business Leaders” in 2020. To further advance industry standards and practices, Eliza participates in industry-related activities such as serving as an examination moderator and a judge for different HR awards.

Kenneth Wai

With more than 39 years of experience, Kenneth is a well-recognized and respected veteran of the hospitality industry. He holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management in addition to a professional qualification in hospitality management. In his last role as Assistant Vice President – Human Resources for the ShangriLa Group, he played a crucial role in HR governance and also, acted as an HR Business Partner for all General Managers in the group.

Throughout his career, Kenneth has excelled in developing people culture, ensuring compliance, implementing HR frameworks, and driving employee engagement strategies. He is passionate about talent development and providing exceptional guest experiences. Additionally, he is dedicated to imparting his knowledge for the longterm prosperity of the industry.

Kenneth’s participation in committees and groups has allowed him to make important contributions to the area. He serves on the Human Resources Development Committee of the Hong Kong Management Association and the Board of Examiners for the HKMA Award for Excellence in Training and Development. Besides, he was the founding member of the Hong Kong Total Quality Forum and the Staffing Sub-Committee of the HKHA Human Resources Committee.

HKMA Member: HK$2,780
Non-member: HK$2,980
Early Bird discount: HK$200 less
(For those who enrol and pay one month before the workshop commencement date)
Group Discount: HK$200 less each
(For those companies which send a total of two or more participants to this workshop and enrol at the same time)