In the 21st century, personnel is a crucial factor for business success and competitiveness. Who could question this? However, are the widespread mindsets, priorities, and approaches in many HR departments sufficiently robust considering future challenges and conditions? Here, doubt is warranted.

This lecture aims to stimulate constructive thinking and inspires a series of critical aspects of future-proof HR strategies:

• How does an HR function find its role in the tension between central planning & control on one hand and empowerment & enablement on the other?
• How must various challenges be differentiated and accordingly addressed with appropriate solutions, resources and tools?
• How to find the right balance between the desire for standardization & uniformity on one hand and the necessity for diversity & individuality on the other?
• Where is interpersonal engagement and creative problem-solving needed? And where can and will automated processes and AI take over HR-related work?

This lecture provides HR professionals with exciting inspiration that encourages self-critical reflection. It is thoroughly practical and illustrates key considerations with real-life examples.

CEOs, executives, board members, works council, CHROs, HR directors, HR professionals and consultants.