The role of HR has changed. Has your leadership kept pace?
HR is no longer a support function waiting for direction — it sets it. Senior HR leaders are now expected to shape strategy, build high-performance cultures, steer organizations through change, and make data-backed decisions that move the whole business forward.
This intensive week gives you the frameworks, tools, and peer insight to step fully into that role. Over five focused days, you'll move from operational HR to strategic HR leadership — the kind that earns a seat at the table and keeps it.
Built for senior HR leaders
This workshop is designed for professionals who already lead — and want to lead better.
Four outcomes, one week
Strategic alignment
Align HR initiatives with organizational goals so every people decision advances the wider strategy.
High-performance leadership
Build and lead the HR systems that create a culture of high performance — and manage change with confidence.
Global, ethical perspective
Navigate international HRM challenges and lead with integrity across cultures and jurisdictions.
Confident decision-making
Make sharper calls on talent, leadership development, and labor relations — backed by data, not guesswork.
Five days. Five themes. One strategic leap.
Click any day to see the full breakdown.
1 Strategic HR Leadership & Organizational Alignment +
- Understanding the role of HR at the strategic level and aligning HR strategy with objectives
- High-Performance Work Systems (HPWS): elements, outcomes, and building a high-performance culture
- Ethical leadership and developing HR policies that protect organizational integrity
- Interactive session: case studies on strategic HR transformation
2 Talent Management & Leadership Development +
- Advanced workforce planning and designing recruitment for senior roles
- Leadership development, succession planning, and building leadership pipelines
- Performance management at the senior level — impactful feedback and managing underperformance
- Practical exercise: designing a senior leadership development plan
3 HR Metrics, Data-Driven Decisions & Technology +
- HR analytics and the metrics that drive strategic decisions
- Using data to predict talent needs and evaluate HR initiatives
- Leveraging HRIS, automation, and AI tools to enhance HR service delivery
- Discussion: integrating HR analytics into strategic planning
4 Labor Relations, Employee Wellbeing & International HRM +
- Labor relations, collective bargaining, and collaborative labor-management strategies
- Employee engagement and wellbeing, including mental health and diversity & inclusion
- International HRM: managing expatriates, global talent, and cross-cultural compliance
- Panel discussion: best practices in international HR leadership
5 Change Management, Ethics & Future Trends +
- Change management frameworks and driving innovation within HR functions
- Legal and ethical considerations: ensuring compliance and integrity
- The future of HR: preparing for AI, the gig economy, and remote work in a volatile global environment
Designed for working leaders
One fee. Everything covered.
No hidden costs. Seats are limited and confirmed on a first-come basis.
- Ten o'clock tea & snacks
- Buffet lunches
- Bottled water throughout
- Writing materials
- Four o'clock coffees
- Certificate of completion
Training trusted across the continent and beyond
Asset Africa Institute specializes in the research, design, and delivery of high-quality, affordable training for development professionals worldwide — built around real organizational challenges, not theory for its own sake.
Organizations that have trusted AAI include:
World Resources Institute · Catholic University of Mozambique · National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) · ACALISE, Uganda · WIOMSA · Help-ev.de, Zimbabwe · FCA-Kenya · Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia · FHI360, Burundi · GAIN, Pakistan · Moi University, Kenya · The Development Fund, Ethiopia/Somalia · eHealth, Nigeria · JRS, Thailand · SEND Sierra Leone · CABTAL, Cameroon · TOCH, South Sudan · CHA, Malawi · LEAP-RE (EU–AU Energy Partnership) — among tens of others.
Questions, answered
Who should attend this workshop?
Senior and middle HR leaders — HR Directors, Strategists, Business Partners, Heads of HR Functions, and Organizational Development Managers — who want to operate at a more strategic level.
When and where does it take place?
27–31 July 2026, in Nairobi, Kenya. It runs as a one-week intensive.
What does the USD 395 fee cover?
Tuition for the full week plus daily tea, buffet lunches, water, writing materials, afternoon coffees, and a certificate of completion.
Is this in person or online?
The program combines live interactive sessions with self-paced modules and peer forums. Please confirm in-person attendance details with our Training Coordinator when you register.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes — every participant who completes the workshop receives a certificate from Asset Africa Institute.
How do I register?
Click "Reserve Your Seat" to complete the short form, or contact our Training Coordinator directly. Seats are limited and confirmed on a first-come basis.