Sessions

Preconference Workshop
701: Business Acumen: A Workshop for HR Departments of One
Additional fee and registration required
Extra Fee to Register - W203-205
In-Person Thursday 09/09/2021 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM   Add to calendar
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), People (Technical)
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn the critical skill of business acumen and how it can be used by solo practitioners to ensure that the HR function supports core business goals and objectives. 

This session will examine the behavioral competencies in the business cluster of the SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge (SHRM BoCK) and how they apply to small businesses. Learn about each competency, hear real-life case studies of the competencies in practice, and discover practical ways to customize and implement the competencies in your HR job and throughout the workplace.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the three behavioral competencies within the SHRM BoCK business cluster: Business Acumen, Critical Evaluation and Consultation.
  • Learn real-life examples of each of the competencies.
  • Learn practical implementation tactics to use on the job.
  • Learn ideas for sharing the competencies with others in your organization via HR policies, procedures and programs.

*Additional fee and registration required.

Jennifer Currence, SHRM-SCP, MBA Photo
Presenter:
Jennifer Currence, SHRM-SCP, MBA, Senior Partner,
HR Soul