Training on Strategic People Leadership & HR Alignment
Align people leadership and HR strategy to drive performance and engagement.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Foundation
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This course strengthens leaders’ ability to align people management and HR strategies with organizational goals. Participants gain a structured understanding of strategic people leadership, workforce planning, performance management, culture, and HR governance. The course supports leaders and HR professionals in translating business strategy into people practices that drive performance, engagement, and long-term organizational sustainability.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend:
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Senior and middle managers
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Human resource and people management professionals
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Departmental heads and team leaders
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Organizational development and talent professionals
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Public sector and institutional leaders
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Align people leadership practices with organizational strategy
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Strengthen collaboration between leadership and HR functions
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Design effective performance, talent, and workforce plans
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Build high-performing and values-driven cultures
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Enhance HR governance, metrics, and accountability
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Strategic People Leadership Fundamentals
- People leadership as a strategic capability
- Linking strategy, structure, and people
- Roles of leaders and HR in value creation
- Case Study: Strategy failure due to weak people alignment
- Practical: Mapping leadership and HR alignment gaps
Module 2: Workforce Planning & Talent Strategy
- Strategic workforce planning models
- Talent acquisition, development, and retention
- Future skills and capability mapping
- Case Study: Skills shortages impacting performance
- Practical: Developing a workforce and talent plan
Module 3: Performance Management & Leadership Accountability
- Aligning individual performance with strategy
- Goal setting, KPIs, and feedback systems
- Leadership accountability and coaching
- Case Study: Misaligned performance systems
- Practical: Designing a performance alignment framework
Module 4: Culture, Engagement & Change Leadership
- Culture as a performance driver
- Employee engagement and motivation
- Leading organizational change
- Case Study: Cultural resistance to change initiatives
- Practical: Assessing and shaping organizational culture
Module 5: HR Governance, Metrics & Strategic Impact
- HR policies, compliance, and governance
- People analytics and HR metrics
- Measuring people strategy impact
- Case Study: Poor HR governance affecting trust
- Practical: Developing an HR governance and metrics dashboard
Where the change lands
Personal Impact:
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Stronger people leadership and communication skills
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Improved ability to align teams with strategy
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Enhanced collaboration with HR professionals
Organizational Impact:
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Improved workforce performance and engagement
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Stronger leadership and HR alignment
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Sustainable talent and people management practices
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
- NakuruNext
20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Johannesburg
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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For corporate teams
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