The Future of HR: Adapting For Strategic Impact
In a landscape where so much is written about the Future of Work (FOW) and HR's evolving role, it's easy for leaders to feel overwhelmed by competing perspectives. At the core, we believe HR must rise as a strategic asset, driving organisational agility, capability, and human experience.
Today's challenges demand an HR function that is proactive and adaptive. Yet, traditional HR models, often developed over two decades ago, no longer align with the demands of the New World of Work. Instead, HR frequently finds itself burdened by siloed operations, manual processes, and a myriad of disjointed projects. To truly unlock HR’s potential, a holistic reframing is essential—one that redefines HR's purpose, capabilities, delivery, and impact across the organisation.
This is a cutting-edge 6-month development programme tailored for HR and HR transformation leaders. It is built to accelerate HR's evolution into a high-impact, value-driving function. This evidence-based program provides participants with both updated theories and practical, actionable tools.
Key Details
4th June 2025
Next Intake
€4,500 & €4,050 (*UCD Business Alumni)
Fees
6 Months
Duration
25-30
Class Size
Certificate of Completion
Award
Course Dates
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Days |
DATE |
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Live Virtual Webinar 1 |
4th June (9:30-11:00am) |
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In-Person Workshop 1 |
12th & 13th June |
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LIve Virtual Webinar 2 |
9th July (9:30-11:00am) |
| Live Virtual Webinar 3 | 17th September (9:30-11:00am) |
| In-Person Workshop 2 | 16th & 17th October |
FT Global Rankings confirm UCD as leading Irish provider of Executive Education
UCD Smurfit Executive Development has been ranked in the global top 50 and EU top 25 in both the Open Enrolment and Custom Executive Education in the 2024 Financial Times Executive Education Rankings continuing its place as Ireland’s leading provider of Executive Education.
The School is ranked 33rd in the world in the Custom Executive Education Rankings. Within the ranking criteria, the School ranked an impressive 4th globally for Growth reflecting year-on-year revenue growth and repeat business and 27th for Programme Design which ensures flexibility of the curriculum and cutting-edge expert lecturers. Overall, Client Satisfaction is highest in Ireland and ranks 23rd globally.
In the Open Enrolment Ranking, Smurfit Executive Development ranked 46th globally and first in Ireland marking the 7th year in the global top 50. Among the criteria used to assess the categories, the School scored in the global top 50 in 12 out of 14 categories. Find out more here
The ranking demonstrates consistency at the highest standard in the delivery of world-class executive education programmes and places UCD Smurfit Executive Development with an elite group of business institutions that are among the most recognised in the world.
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