Executive Education

Strategic Thinking For HR Professionals

Transform HR from a support function into a strategic powerhouse. This program helps you master that balance. Through interactive sessions, real-life case studies, and expert-led discussions, you’ll learn how to position HR as a key driver of business growth, not just a back-office function.
This programme is designed for HR professionals at the middle to senior management cadre in organization, from mid-to senior-level HR professionals, and business executives.
Hybrid Programme
LBS Campus
Programme Date
Oct 28, 2026 (3 days)

Programme Fee

₦850,000 (Excluding VAT)
Hybrid Programme
LBS Campus
Hybrid Programme
LBS Campus

Programme Date

Oct 28, 2026 (3 days)
Hybrid Programme
LBS Campus
Programme Fee
850,000

Programme Overview

Every HR professional faces the same question: Should I focus on people or performance? The truth is, you don’t have to choose. The most successful organizations know that empowered employees drive the bottom line.

The human resources management programme bridges the gap between empathy and efficiency. It equips HR leaders with the skills to align people strategies with business goals, build stronger teams, and prove HR’s value as a true business driver.

Key Learning Outcomes
 Translate organizational strategy into actionable HR initiatives.
Design and implement HR programs that directly support business growth.
Strengthen your ability to position HR as a strategic partner, not just a support function.
Hybrid Programme
Programme Date
Oct 28, 2026 (3 days)
Programme Fee
₦850,000 (Excluding VAT)
The Role of Strategic Thinking in HR Practice
  • Understand how strategic thinking shifts HR from an administrative function to a strategic partner.

  • Explore HR’s influence on organizational vision, culture, and long-term growth.

  • Learn how strategic HR decisions impact productivity, innovation, and competitiveness.

Understanding the Language of Business
  • Build financial literacy essentials for HR professionals.

  • Understand key business metrics such as ROI, EBITDA, turnover rate, and productivity ratios.

Developing Strategic Thinking Competencies
  • Learn practical tools for structured thinking and scenario planning.

  • Strengthen decision-making skills using data-driven approaches.

  • Explore frameworks for assessing risks, opportunities, and long-term implications.

Yetunde Anibaba (Ph.D.) is a management educator and organisational development professional at Lagos Business School, where she teaches Analysis of Business Problems and decision-making across MBA and executive programmes. She has designed and delivered several top-rated seminars, including Problem Solving and Decision Making for Executives and Driving Digital Revolution. Before joining LBS, she held various roles in the IT sector, gaining experience in ICT and HR management. Yetunde holds a BSc and an MSc degree in Sociology, an MILD, and a Ph.D. in Management. An alumna of UNILAG, LBS, IESE, and Wharton, she advises organisations and reviews for major management conferences.

The Admission Process

Begin your path to professional and personal growth with our straightforward enrollment process.

1. Click on the Apply Now button.

2. Select the number of participants to enroll on the programme and then fill in your detials.

3. Request for an invoice or make an instant payment via our secured payment gateway.

4. Upon confirmation of payment, a programme manager will get in touch with you at least three days before the programme commences.

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