Course Description

Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) plays a vital role in strengthening organisational capability, supporting public sector reforms, and ensuring that human resources are effectively aligned with institutional priorities. In a rapidly changing public service environment, HR professionals and managers must move beyond traditional administrative functions and adopt strategic approaches to workforce planning, talent management, performance improvement, and organisational transformation. This programme provides participants with the knowledge and tools required to develop strategic HR practices that support effective governance, service delivery, employee engagement, and sustainable organisational performance..

Course Objectives

The objectives of the course are to enable participants to:

  • • understand the principles, concepts, and frameworks of Strategic Human Resource Management.
  • • appreciate the role of HR as a strategic partner in modern public administration.
  • • analyse how HR strategies support public sector reforms and transformation initiatives.
  • • develop effective approaches to workforce planning and talent management.
  • • enhance performance management systems and employee engagement strategies.
  • • understand approaches for leadership development and managing organisational change.
  • • ensure alignment with public sector HR policies, ethics, and governance requirements.

 

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will be able to:

  • • explain the importance and benefits of Strategic HR Management.
  • • align HR strategies with organisational goals and public service priorities.
  • • apply workforce planning techniques to address current and future staffing needs.
  • • understand talent acquisition, retention, and succession management approaches.
  • • strengthen employee performance and engagement practices.
  • • support organisational change through effective HR interventions.
  • • promote ethical, accountable, and strategic HR practices.

Topics covered:
  • • Overview of Strategic Human Resource Management
  • • Strategic HR in the Public Sector
  • • Public Sector Reform and Transformation
  • • Workforce Planning in the Public Sector
  • • Talent Acquisition and Succession Management
  • • Performance Management and Employee Engagement
  • • Leadership Development and Change Management
  • • HR Governance, Ethics and Compliance

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