Professor of Practice Management and Organizations, Ross School of Business
Human Capital: Strategic HR and Managing Talent
What You'll Learn
- Evaluate the strategic role of human capital management in driving organizational success
- Assess and strategize talent management approaches for optimal alignment with organizational goals
- Understand the importance of providing quality feedback to grow talent
- Interpret the role of technology, particularly AI and people analytics, in evolving HR practices
2 Modules
8 Hours
4 hrs per module (approx.)
Rating
About Human Capital: Strategic HR and Managing Talent
“Human Capital: Strategic HR and Managing Talent” explores the importance of finding and cultivating talent that transforms your organization. Learn how strategic human capital management drives organizational success and empowers you to align talent management with company goals. Develop a comprehensive framework for leadership and management that fully leverages human capital, equipping you to navigate the complexities of modern HR.
Gain valuable skills in identifying and growing talent through proven human resources frameworks, and understand how to leverage these skills throughout your organization’s strategy execution. In addition to building your talent acquisition skills, this course explores the role of technology, including AI and people analytics, in evolving HR practices. Gain insights into using these innovations to enhance decision-making and strategic planning. By engaging with these topics, you'll understand how to assess and implement strategies that align with your organization's broader objectives.
This is the second course in “Extraordinary Human Capital Management,” a course series for human resource professionals interested in advancing their skills to align with organizational and employee needs.
Skills You'll Gain
- Human Capital
- Human Resource Strategy
- Leadership
- Talent Acquisition
- Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Talent Assessment
- Talent Strategy
What You'll Earn
- Certificate of Completion:
- Certificates of completion acknowledge knowledge acquired upon completion of a non-credit course or program.
Welcome Message
Welcome to Human Capital: Strategic HR and Managing Talent! This second course in the Extraordinary Human Capital Management series explores the critical role of managing human talent to enhance organizational performance. You’ll learn to develop strategic approaches to talent management aligned with organizational goals, leverage technology like AI and People Analytics, and build leadership frameworks for long-term growth. This course equips you with the skills to navigate today’s evolving HR landscape.
This abbreviated syllabus description was created with the help of AI tools and reviewed by staff. The full syllabus is available to those who enroll in the course.
Course Schedule
Module 1: Strategic HCM & Talent, Part 1
- Video: Introduction to Extraordinary Human Capital Management
- Reading: Syllabus
- Reading: Help Us Learn More About You!
- Discussion Prompt: Meet Your Fellow Global Learners
- Video: Human Capital Strategy and Talent Management
- Video: Introduction to Vignettes
- Reading: The Way You Walk
- Discussion Prompt: The Way You Walk Discussion
- Video: Debrief: The Way You Walk
- Reading: The Secret to Giving Great Feedback
- Reading: Introduction to the Gamut Workbook
- App Item: Learning Journal: Writing and Giving Feedback
- Reading: There Really is Something About Mary
- Discussion Prompt: There Really is Something About Mary Discussion
- Video: Debrief: There Really is Something About Mary
- App Item: Learning Journal: Your A3E2
- Video: Module 1 Summary
- App Item: Learning Journal: Module 1 Reflection
Module 2: Strategic HCM & Talent, Part 2
- Video: Areas We Will Consider
- Reading: [Optional] Information on Carol Dweck
- Discussion Prompt: Getting Outside Your Comfort Zone
- Reading: Vignette: Girl Scout's Motto
- Discussion Prompt: Girl Scout's Motto Discussion
- Video: Debrief: Girl Scout's Motto
- Video: Talent Selection and Crisis Management
- Video: The Chinese and the Insurrection
- Reading: Vignette: Location, Location, Location
- Discussion Prompt: Location, Location, Location Discussion
- Video: Debrief: Location, Location, Location
- Video: The Calm Framework and Crisis Management
- Video: Module 2 Summary
- App Item: Learning Journal: Module 2 Reflection
- Reading: Post-Course Survey
Grading Policy
Course materials and assignments are self-paced. Learners must achieve an overall grade of 80% to pass. The course grade is based on two quizzes worth 50% each of the final grade. Reflection and engagement through Learning Journals and discussion prompts are essential for applying course learnings. Pre- and post-assessments track progress across the five-course series for learners aiming for a series certificate.
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Intermediate Level
A bachelor’s degree is recommended, but learners with 3-5 years of job experience in any field can enroll without a degree.
