Internal Consulting Skills for HR Professionals
Course ID: ILRHR513Provide critical input into your organization’s strategic initiatives. Cultivate internal consulting skills and become involved in implementing strategies.
Description
The role of the HR professional is being transformed from that of the guardians or enforcer of an organization’s policies and procedures into that of a strategic business partner. As demands on and expectations of HR professionals change, they must continually develop new skills to add value to the organization. Essential skills of the HR Professional as Business Partner are consulting skills. As an internal consultant, HR professionals act as a proactive advisor providing critical input into the strategic initiatives of the organization and become increasingly involved in the implementation of strategies. As HR professionals take on these additional responsibilities, our role changes and we are able to have a greater impact on the organization.Who Should Take This Course?
This course is designed for Human Resource professionals charged with making Human Resources a strategic partner in their organization and acting as an internal consultant.Certificate Information
This course can be applied toward the following certificates:- ILR Graduate Certificate
- Partial ILR Graduate Certificate
- Human Resources Studies
- Human Resources Studies Certificate
Course Format
eCornell takes a problem-based approach to learning, and builds each course around realistic case studies and scenarios. All courses are self-paced, and are facilitated by an eCornell instructor, who leads the online discussions and is available to answer specific questions about the course content. This course contains the following modules:- Introducing Internal Consulting
- The evolving role of HR
- Keys to consulting success
- Initial Consulting Stages
- Exploring the situation: First formal meeting
- Gaining agreement: Preparing the project plan
- Data gathering and analysis
- Final Consulting Stages
- Developing recommendatins
- Presenting recommendations
- Implementing
- Reviewing, evaluating, and deciding on next steps
Benefits to the Learner
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Redefine their role as proactive and advisory rather than reactive and authoritative
- Be an effective consultant
- Build and maintain credibility with their clients through intimate knowledge of their organization
- Implement the seven stages of the consulting process
Authoring Faculty
Robert Prescott, Adjunct Faculty
Steve Steckler, Adjunct Faculty
Susan Brecher, Esq., Director Curriculum and Training Design
Sponsoring School
Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor RelationsTotal Learning Time
Approximately five to six hours over a period of two weeks.Enrollment
Price: $599.00To register, click 'Add to Cart' at right, or contact an Enrollment Counselor at info@ecornell.com or 1-866-eCornell (+1-607-330-3200 from outside the United States).
Certificate programs are eligible for eCornell Payment Plans. Discounts are available for military personnel, veterans, and Cornell University Alumni. eCornell programs are not eligible for financial aid or federal Pell Grants. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
January 6, 2010
February 3, 2010
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Technical Requirements
With all eCornell courses, access is easy. Participants only need a computer and an Internet connection. To view specific technology requirements, visit our Technology Requirements page.
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