The Plan Before the Planning Session: Best Practices for Representing Human Resources at the Business Strategy Session

The Plan Before the Planning Session: Best Practices for Representing Human Resources at the Business Strategy Session

It’s time for the strategic planning session and HR has a seat at the table – great job! But now the nerves set in:

• How do I prepare?
• What do I need to be ready for?
• What questions are likely to be asked of HR?
• How do I build a reputation as a trusted advisor and strategic business partner?

This session will give you the confidence to prepare for your next strategic planning session. We’ll share the roadmap for successful preparation and the key questions you need to address as the trusted HR advisor for the organization.

As a result of this session, participants will be able to:

• Prepare the data and content needed to serve as a trusted advisor at a strategic planning session
• Align HR strategies with the business objectives
• Provide input on the strategic direction of the organization

Speaker: Katie Magoon

Katie Magoon has over 20 years of human resources experience including a Fortune 200 company. In 2016, she launched People Solutions Center an HR consulting firm for small to mid-size companies. She was recently recognized as a Finalist for Most Innovative Company for the 2019 Business Excellence Awards and a Finalist for Best HR Organization in 2020. She’s been a presenter for several state level SHRM conferences and many SHRM chapters across the country.  She currently serves as the VP of Diversity and Workforce Readiness for SHRM of Greater St. Louis and is the past VP of Programs for the chapter.