HR as A Strategic Business Partner

• Understand the concept of SHRM and conceptual framework for its
• implementation in an organization
• Develop the role of a true HR business partner along with a vital link between
• strategic HR & business success.
• Understand the concept and Practice of Strategic HR Business Partnership models
• to implement Strategic HRM and to achieve organizational goals and enhance
• organizational performance.
• Understand the organizational design concepts around the model of Strategic HR
• Business Partners.
• Some specific skills or knowledge areas that might be included:
• Understanding business operations and strategy
• Identifying HR opportunities to drive business outcomes
• Developing business cases for HR initiatives
• Building relationships with stakeholders
• Analyzing HR metrics and data to inform business decisions

• Introduction to Strategic HRM (SHRM) & HR Business Partnership Model – Overview of SHRM frameworks and the background of the HRBP model as an implementation tool.
• HR Operating Models – Structuring HRBPs, shared services, and Centres of excellence.
• Core Competencies for Effective HRBPs – Skills and capabilities required for success in the role.
• HRBP as Internal Consultant – The consultancy cycle, benefits, and application within organizations.
• Change Leadership for HRBPs – Types and nature of change, managing ambiguity, influencing strategies, and overcoming resistance.

HR professionals seeking to transition from traditional HR roles to strategic business

partnership positions

Current HR Business Partners aiming to deepen their expertise and strengthen their

strategic influence.

Line managers and business leaders who wish to work more effectively with HR in

driving organizational performance.

Talent Management, L&D, and Organizational Development specialists looking to

align people initiatives with business strategies.

Aspiring HR leaders preparing for senior roles such as HR Director or CHRO.

Professionals from shared services or centers of excellence who want to understand the HRBP role within the broader HR operating model.

▪ 12 Weeks

▪ Saturday Or Sunday Classes: Convenient for working professionals

▪ Location: In-person classes will be held at IBA City Campus, Karachi

This course includes engaging guest speaker sessions, industry visits, and insights from experts representing our partner institutions. It also features group projects and comprehensive assessments to ensure a well-rounded learning experience.

Trainer Profile:

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Dr. Nyla Ansari

• Assistant Professor at Institute of Business Administration, Karachi (Jan-2024 to PRESENT)
• Assistant Professor and Chairperson Management Department at Institute of Business Administration, Karachi (Nov-2022 to Dec-2023)
• Assistant Professor and Program Director PGDs CEE at Institute of Business Administration, Karachi (Aug-2022 to Oct-2022)
• Assistant Professor, Program Lead (MBA Executive) and Academic Director PGD (HRM) at Institute of Business Administration, Karachi (Feb-2021 to Jul-2022)


• Assistant Professor and Academic Director PGD (HRMS) Program at Institute of Business Administration, Karachi (Aug-2017 to Feb-2021)
• Assistant Professor, Student Advisor and Academic Director PGD (HRMS) Program at Institute of Business Administration, Karachi (Nov-2014 to Jul-2017)
• Assistant Professor and Student Advisor at Institute of Business Administration, Karachi (Feb-2011 to Nov-2014)
• Visiting Faculty at Institute of Business Administration, Karachi (Jan-2009 to Jan-2009)
• Visiting Faculty at SZABIST (Jan-2009 to May-2009)
• Assistant Director at National Savings (Jan-1992 to Dec-1992)
• Assistant Professor at Head of Commerce at D.A College For Woman (Feb-1991 to Aug-2005)
• PhD (Women Leadership and Human Resources), Grenoble Ecole de Management, France - 2020
• MSc (Organisational Psychology/ HR), Birkbeck College, University of London, UK - 2010
• MS (Management), Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Sci & Tec - 2009
• MA (Public Administration), University of Karachi - 1990 BCom , University of Karachi - 1987

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Muhammad Hussain Adenwala

Hussain is an accomplished HR professional with over 25 years of HR leadership roles at GlaxoSmithKline, Eli Lilly, and Gillette with solid contributions to his credit from people and leadership development to conceptualization, designing and implementation of wide range of robust HR processes. Some of these include competency-based interview guides, compensation & benefit programs, performance management systems and coaching, counselling and competency models. These have been successfully implemented for many clients across the industry. Many of his HR Best Practices are adopted in countries across Asia and Middle-East. He was twice recognized with the HR Global Awards by Global HR Council.

He has trained innumerable managers over the last two decades. Hussain has hands on experience on working on the harmonization of C&B elements and HR policies & processes during mergers, designing grading and pay structures. He has facilitated and moreover conducted salary & benefits surveys for many industries and is well regarded as a C&B expert in the country.

Hussain has worked in the capacity of Associate Director Compensation Asia Pacific and Middle East and was part of global compensation team at Eli Lilly. In that role he was consulting for countries in Asia Pacific, Middle-East and South Africa. Currently, he is Director & HR Consultant at HRFIRST, a leading HR consultancy firm in Pakistan and visiting faculty at IBA Institute of Business Administration.

He is an MBA in general management and a Certified Coach. He has acquired learning in HR Strategic and Leadership programs from Australia, USA, Europe and China.

IBA CEE Cancellation Policy for Open Enrollment Programs:

In the event of participant's cancellation, the following schedule will apply:

• 5 days before start of workshop - No cancellation
• Within 4 to 2 days prior to workshop Half program fee forfeiture
• Within 1 day and No Shows - Full program fee forfeiture

Cancellation notification must be made in writing to CEE.

Postponement
Due to any unavoidable circumstances, the workshop may be postponed by the institute. In case of postponement, the institute will refund full fee of the program or the participant may opt to defer his/her registration to the next program.

Substitute
Substitutes will be taken at least 2 days prior to the workshop. Should we be unable to accept your application for any reason, your payment (cheque/draft) will be returned to you.

Deferrals
All registrations deferrals must be requested in writing at least 2 days prior to the workshop. Send a note to the Program Registration Team indicating that you wish to have your registration deferred to another session of the same program within one year. The deposited fee will be carried forward. Please note that only one transfer is permitted. After one year, the deposited fee will be fully forfeited.