Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Program

The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Program is tailored for leaders seeking to step into the CHRO role and drive value for their organizations. You will learn to understand the business, its goals, and how to help achieve them by designing and leading a future-focused, innovative HR function.

You’ll also learn how work and the HR function are evolving and what you need to do to keep your organization ahead of the curve. Discover how to transform the HR function, plan for the workforce you need, and lead transformation initiatives that advance your organization’s business goals. Learn to take a data-driven approach that leverages analytics, AI, and other technologies to establish goals, measure progress, and advance your initiatives.

Once you complete this program, you will be ready to become a CHRO who is not only an HR leader, but a catalyst for business value.

Key Program Learning Benefits

• Develop actionable points of view about the future of work within your industry and organization
• Design an HR strategy that aligns with the goals and strategy of the business
• Plan an ecosystem for HR data and technology that allows you to measure progress and advance your initiatives
• Formulate an innovative human capital strategy for your organization and a plan to activate it
• Apply the interpersonal skills that you will need as CHRO, such as coaching other members of the C-suite
• Cultivate strategic relationships with other members of the C-suite, influence decision-making, and guide organizational vision

This program will benefit executives who are:

• Senior directors and heads of HR who would like to transition to a C-suite position
• Leaders in recruitment, talent acquisition, and talent management 
• Heads of people and culture and/or people and talent business partners
• Sitting CHROs, chief people officers, chief talent officers, and COOs

Course 1: Work in the Next-Generation Enterprise
Engage with theories about the future of work in the context of emerging business models, changing demographics, and transformative technologies, such as AI.

Course 2: HR Strategy in the C-Suite
Align HR strategy and the design of the HR function with the business and its goals.

Course 3: Data, Analytics, and Technology for HR
Create scalable data and technology ecosystems to measure progress, advance performance, and make data-driven decisions. 

Course 4: Human Capital Strategy
Plan your workforce and develop innovative strategies to find and develop the talent that your organization needs to achieve its goals.

Course 5: Organizational Development and Change Management
Develop a plan for and lead organizational change that sticks and achieves your desired results as an HR leader.

Course 6: Interpersonal Tactics
Develop the interpersonal skills to coach, collaborate, and navigate complex workplace dynamics.

Course 7: Leadership within the C-Suite
Learn how to work effectively with others in the C-suite, boards of directors, and other stakeholders as CHRO.

Flexible Learning for Your Schedule: Combine self-paced, asynchronous activities with live-online sessions to master concepts at your own pace while engaging with faculty and peers in real time.

Capstone Project for Practical Impact: Apply your knowledge to a culminating project that bridges theory and practice, showcasing your ability to solve real-world challenges.

In-Person Experience for Deeper Connection: Solidify your learning journey with an immersive in-person event, fostering further collaboration, networking, and meaningful connections.