Leading beyond HR: Becoming the organisational leader your business needs

About this event

Part of our mid-career stream of monthly events for people professionals taking on more responsibility and broadening their influence.

We'll explore:

• What separates strong HR leaders from outstanding organisational leaders
• Developing your commercial awareness and strategic leadership capability
• Understanding the wider drivers of organisational performance
• Leading through uncertainty, complexity and change
• Balancing people, operational and commercial priorities
• Broadening your leadership contribution beyond the HR function
• Preparing for Director-level and enterprise leadership responsibilities

You'll hear practical examples of:

• Leading organisation-wide transformation and change
• Driving business outcomes through people strategy
• Contributing to business decisions outside your HR specialism
• Building credibility as a senior organisational leader
• Successfully making the transition into Director-level responsibilities

You'll leave with:

• A clearer understanding of what leadership at the next level requires
• Practical actions to strengthen your commercial and strategic capability
• Greater confidence in contributing to wider business priorities
• Insights from senior leaders who have successfully broadened their leadership scope
• Ideas to support your own career progression and professional development

About the Mid-Career series

As your career develops, so do the challenges and opportunities you face. Whether you're leading teams, influencing senior stakeholders, driving organisational change or preparing for your next role, the Mid-Career series is designed to support you at every stage of your professional journey.

Exclusively for CIPD members, these sessions bring together experienced people professionals from across sectors to learn from experts, share experiences and build valuable professional connections. Alongside practical insights, you'll gain access to peer support, fresh perspectives and the latest thinking from the CIPD and fellow practitioners facing similar challenges.

Because career development doesn't stop once you've gained experience. As your professional body, the CIPD is here to support you throughout your career, helping you build the confidence, skills, knowledge and network needed to increase your impact and progress towards your future career goals.

1. Participants will receive their joining details 24 hours before the webinar, along with a reminder 15 minutes before the session begins.

2. The session may be recorded and shared afterwards.

3. The chat function will be used to engage with participants.

4. If there is an external speaker, their views will be their own and may not necessarily reflect those of the CIPD.

5. If any reasonable adjustments are required, participants are encouraged to make this known and assistance will be provided.