From HR Support to Strategic Partner: Building Credibility and Earning a Seat at the Table

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23 Apr

From HR Support to Strategic Partner: Building Credibility and Earning a Seat at the Table

From HR Support to Strategic Partner: Building Credibility and Earning a Seat at the Table

Thursday, April 23, 2026 (12:00 AM) to Friday, April 23, 2027 (11:59 PM)
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Provider: FUEL it
Course Name: From HR Support to Strategic Partner: Building Credibility and Earning a Seat at the Table

Speaker: Angela Harris-Haynes
Program Type: Videoconferences, webcasts, audiocasts, podcasts, eBooks, self-directed E-Learning
Registration URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uIW9YcVyQ0S498fDsh9-bQ

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In this session we will explore: 1. How HR professionals build credibility with business leaders. 2. How to gain meaningful time with decisions makers. 3. How to shift from HR support to strategic partner.

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This interactive professional development session helps HR practitioners strengthen their ability to operate as strategic business partners. Participants will examine the expectations executives have of HR leaders and identify common credibility gaps that prevent HR from being included in strategic conversations. The session introduces a practical framework for building strategic influence by strengthening business acumen, understanding operational dynamics, and connecting HR initiatives to measurable financial outcomes such as productivity, turnover, and workforce costs. Participants will also explore how HR can serve as a trusted advisor by offering objective insights, challenging assumptions constructively, and guiding leaders through complex talent decisions. The session concludes with a structured “15-Minute Strategy Conversation” model that HR professionals can use when engaging executives—focusing on identifying insights, articulating business impact, presenting solution options, and facilitating decision making.