Seeing the Big Picture®: Business Acumen to Build Your Credibility, Career & Company

SHRM 2016 Annual Conference & Exposition
Workplace Application: This session will show you how to build your business acumen to improve how HR partners with core business functions to drive corporate strategy and financial results.

Repeated from Monday at 10:45 a.m.

You are in a unique position to bridge the gap between functions and can help grow the business in a way nobody else can. Developing your business acumen as well as the business acumen of your talent pipeline will improve every aspect of your business. In this session you'll learn a “big picture” mentality that will give you and your company an invaluable edge. After all, business acumen is, fundamentally, about seeing the big picture. This session will show you how to:

  • Use the five business drivers to understand how companies make money.
  • Consistently make the right strategic bets for your company.
  • Develop an “executive mentality” and earn a seat at the table.
Date(s) & Time(s): 
Wednesday, June 22, 2016 - 10:00am to 11:15am
Presenter: 

Kevin Cope

Kevin
Cope

Kevin Cope is the #1 Wall Street Journal and New York Times bestselling author of Seeing the Big Picture: Business Acumen to Build Your Credibility, Career, and Company. A renowned trainer and speaker, Kevin has spent the last 25 years working with top organizations including 30 Fortune 50 companies. His 5 Business Drivers model and ideas, shared with millions through his book, articles, and courses, have been praised for being relevant and actionable; they help you come to the table prepared.

 

Location: 
Convention Center 151
Amount of Credit: 
1.25
Credit Type: 
SHRM PDCs
Business Credit
Session Type: 
Concurrent Session
Competency: 
Leadership & Navigation
Business Acumen
Intended Audience: 
Mid-Level
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