Emerging Chief Human Resources Officer Program: Elevate Yourself Into a Strategic HR Leader

Emerging technologies, increased automation, and a younger generation of employees who value flexibility are transforming the future of work. As changes disrupt traditional practices, chief human resources officers (CHROs) must rethink their strategies and embrace innovative leadership approaches. To sustain success in this shifting environment, aspiring CHROs must step up as strategic visionaries who can drive change and disruption with innovation, insight, and a forward-thinking perspective.

The Emerging Chief Human Resources Officer Program

from Columbia Business School Executive Education empowers human resources leaders to lead this transformation. This program combines HR strategy with the principles of future-ready leadership, equipping HR executives with cutting-edge perspectives and skills to rise to the CHRO role and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Over 18 weeks, you will learn from expert faculty through video lectures, live sessions, and case studies. A capstone project will ground your learning in the real world, ensuring that you are ready to tackle people-centric issues head-on. Additionally, a two-day on-campus networking event will help you build deeper connections with peers and industry leaders, broadening your perspective and influence.

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of CHROs expect the need to lead more strategically in the face of greater disruption 1

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of aspiring CHROs believe they need to develop certain skills to steer their careers to where they desire 2

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