701: Business Acumen: A Workshop for HR Departments of One

2021 Annual Conference & Expo
Attendees will learn the critical skill of business acumen and how it can be used by solo practitioners to ensure that the HR function supports core business goals and objectives.

This session will examine the behavioral competencies in the business cluster of the SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge (SHRM BoCK) and how they apply to small businesses. Learn about each competency, hear real-life case studies of the competencies in practice, and discover practical ways to customize and implement the competencies in your HR job and throughout the workplace.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the three behavioral competencies within the SHRM BoCK business cluster: Business Acumen, Critical Evaluation and Consultation.
  • Learn real-life examples of each of the competencies.
  • Learn practical implementation tactics to use on the job.
  • Learn ideas for sharing the competencies with others in your organization via HR policies, procedures and programs.

*Additional fee and registration required.

Date(s) & Time(s): 
Thursday, September 9, 2021 - 8:00am to 12:00pm
Presenter: 

Jennifer Currence, SHRM-SCP, MBA

Jennifer
Currence, SHRM-SCP, MBA

Jennifer Currence is the CEO of WithIN Leadership in Tampa, Florida, where she delivers customized training and coaching programs for leaders and HR. She created the Leading for RealTM  leadership development program and content architect for SHRM’s People Manager Qualification (PMQ).

Jennifer is regularly published and featured in industry magazines, webinars, and podcasts, and is the author of three HR books on business behavioral competencies.

Jennifer was named Tampa Bay’s HR Consultant of the Year in 2017.  She is a faculty member for SHRM and a professor at the University of Tampa’s award-winning Sykes school of business.

Location: 
Extra Fee to Register - W203-205
Session Type: 
Preconference Workshop
Competency: 
Business (Behavioral)
People (Technical)
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