Chicago Booth School of Business

Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Program

Chicago Booth School of Business

Executive Management Programs

About Programme

As AI, technology, demographics, and labor models reshape organizations, HR leaders must align human capital strategy with business priorities and prepare the workforce for what’s next.

Effective human resources leadership has never been more critical. As AI, evolving workforce expectations, and changing business models reshape organizations, HR leaders must move beyond traditional people management to become strategic business leaders. Today’s CHROs are expected to align people strategy with business priorities, navigate AI-driven transformation, lead organizational change, and build future-ready workforces that create lasting enterprise value.

Applications for the cohort beginning December 14, 2026, are now open. Learn More

This program is in partnership with Global Alumni.

The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Program prepares experienced HR leaders to lead enterprise-wide people strategy, AI-enabled HR transformation, organizational change, and future-ready human capital initiatives.

Over four months, participants progress through three integrated live online courses covering enterprise leadership, people strategy, and human capital strategy before participating in a dedicated three-day CHRO immersion and a three-day CXO immersion at the Chicago Booth campus.

Throughout the program, participants examine how AI, analytics, and emerging technologies are reshaping talent, workforce strategy, organizational capability, and the role of HR. They develop practical frameworks to align people strategy with business priorities, evaluate the opportunities and implications of AI, and lead responsible transformation across the organization.

Upon completion, participants will be prepared to lead HR as a strategic business function that connects people, technology, and enterprise strategy to drive organizational performance and long-term success.

Programme Content

Across the learning journey, participants explore how AI, analytics, and emerging technologies intersect with enterprise strategy, people strategy, and human capital leadership, building the perspective required to navigate technology-driven change responsibly.

Instructor: Chris Collins

The CHRO mandate and reimagining the organization
Develop habits of critical thinking for organizational impact
Evaluate productivity, cost, and value trade-offs in people investments

Instructor: Eric Severson

Align people strategy with business goals to create measurable value and competitive advantage
Partner with finance and operations leaders to advance enterprise strategy
HR function and transformation: Talent strategy and acquisition and designing an HR function that supports long-term organizational growth
Culture and employee value proposition

Instructor: Tracy Layney

Translate people strategy into a holistic human capital strategy
Assessment of organizational capabilities and gaps: Organizational readiness, diagnose current-state challenges, and define future-state goals
Stakeholder engagement and strategic alignment: Drive alignment and buy-in across the organization

*The modules are subject to change.

Programme Audience

This program is designed for experienced HR and business leaders, including:

Chief human resources officers, chief people officers, and senior HR executives.
Vice presidents, senior vice presidents, executive vice presidents, and directors of human resources, talent, learning and development, or organizational development.
Senior leaders responsible for workforce transformation, organizational design, culture, or employee experience.
Business leaders preparing to transition into enterprise HR leadership.
CEOs and senior executives seeking to strengthen strategic human capital leadership.

Programme Benefits

Develop HR strategies that align people initiatives with enterprise business objectives.
Apply AI, analytics, and emerging technologies responsibly to strengthen workforce planning, talent management, and HR decision-making.
Design human capital strategies that strengthen organizational capability and competitive advantage.
Evaluate how AI and changing workforce models are reshaping skills, roles, and the future of work.
Lead organizational transformation, culture, and employee experience initiatives in an evolving business environment.
Collaborate effectively with CEOs, boards, and cross-functional executives to drive enterprise-wide impact.

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