Converging economic, societal, and technological forces have all elevated the importance of talent for 21st-century organizations. In an increasingly talent-dependent world, the strategic management of talent is no longer an option, but a necessity. Forward-thinking organizations understand the vital importance of talent and view human resources management as a critical organizational capability. This program provides a detailed examination of Human Resources roles, responsibilities, and knowledge required of strategic human resources professionals. It covers a wide range of concepts and practices in functional areas of Strategic Human Resources, Workforce Planning and Recruitment, Global Talent Management, Compensation and Benefits, and Organizational Effectiveness. Utilizing a combination of best/next practices, case studies, a synthesis of the latest research, tools, models, and techniques, participants build strategic capabilities to better leverage talent in the enterprise for organizational success.